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A Major Policy Reversal Takes Shape
South Korea plans to allow corporate crypto investment for the first time since a 2017 shutdown.
Regulators aim to reopen the door while keeping strict limits that calm banks and lawmakers.
Clear Limits, Clear Guardrails
Listed firms and professional investors may invest up to 5% of their equity in digital assets.
Only the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value will qualify under the proposed rules.
Regulated Exchanges Only
Companies must trade through Korea’s five largest licensed crypto exchanges.
Stablecoins like USDT remain under review as regulators debate financial risk.
Capital Could Flow Fast
Large firms like Naver could deploy massive capital into Bitcoin under the new structure.
That potential has traders watching local markets with raised eyebrows and fresh optimism.
Bigger Plans Behind the Scenes
The policy shift links to Korea’s broader digital strategy.
Officials want crypto ETFs, digital asset firms, and blockchain treasuries to grow at home.
Footnotes:
Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency tied to a fixed asset like the US dollar.
CBDC: A digital form of national currency issued by a central bank.
