GoPax

 

GoPax (Global Online Professional Asset Exchange) is a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange founded by Streami Inc. under the leadership of Junhaeng Lee, James J. Park, and Yeunjin Kong. It enables users to buy, sell, and store digital assets through a secure and regulated trading platform. Launched in 2017, GoPax primarily serves the Korean crypto market by offering KRW (Korean Won) spot trading, crypto deposits and withdrawals, and an intuitive trading experience. 

 

The platform is one of South Korea's registered virtual asset service providers (VASPs). It supports popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and USDT. GoPax stands out for its high-security standards, fiat currency support, mobile trading application, and open APIs. The ownership of GoPax currently belongs to Binance, which owns a 67% controlling stake in GoPax. Binance acquired the company in 2023 to assist the exchange in recovering from liquidity problems.

 

GoPax Details

 

Attribute	Details
Parent Company	Streami Inc.
Supported Markets	Spot Trading
Fiat Support	South Korean Won (KRW)
Cryptocurrencies Supported	Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and other digital assets
Trading Pairs	Crypto-to-Crypto and KRW Trading Pairs
Products	Spot Trading, GoFi (Crypto Yield Product)
Mobile App	Available for Android and iOS
Security Features	Cold wallet storage, Two-factor Authentication (2FA), ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, ISMS Certification
KYC Verification	Required
Language Support	Korean and English
Regulatory Status	Licensed cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea
Wallet Services	Custodial Wallet
Major Shareholder	Binance (67% majority stake approved in 2025)

 

Key Features of GoPax

 

• • Trade cryptocurrencies directly with the South Korean Won (KRW).
  • Use advanced charts, order books, and fast trade execution for a smoother trading experience.
  • Keep your assets safe with cold storage and multiple security layers.
  • Trade and track your portfolio anytime with the GoPax mobile app.
  • Integrate trading bots and applications using the REST and WebSocket APIs.
  • Make deposits and withdrawals of cryptocurrencies and KRW.
  • Learn about blockchain and cryptocurrency with helpful guides and market insights.

 

GOPAX Regulations and Compliance

 

• Real-Name Accounts: GOPAX partners with Jeonbuk Bank to offer real-name verified accounts for KRW deposits and withdrawals.
• FATF Travel Rule: The exchange follows the FATF Travel Rule by using networks like CODE and verifyVASP to verify crypto transfers.
• ISMS Certification: GOPAX holds ISMS (Information Security Management System) certification to maintain strong security and data protection.
• KYC & AML: Users must complete KYC verification with a government-issued ID and a real-name bank account before trading.
• User Asset Protection: GOPAX keeps customer funds separate from company assets and follows South Korea's Virtual Asset User Protection Act.