South Korea has officially lifted its nine-year ban on corporate cryptocurrency investments.
This is a massive pivot for one of the world’s most tech-forward economies. Since 2017, South Korean corporations were largely sidelined from the digital asset market due to strict anti-money laundering concerns. Now, the landscape is shifting.
🔑 Key Takeaways from the New FSC Guidelines:
The 5% Rule: Eligible listed companies and professional investors can now allocate up to 5% of their net assets annually into digital assets.
Safety First: Investments are restricted to the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap to ensure liquidity and reduce volatility risk.
Local Infrastructure: Trading must occur through the nation’s five major regulated exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, Coinone, and Gopax).
Economic Impact: Experts anticipate this could unlock "tens of trillions of won" as approximately 3,500 entities gain market access.
This move, part of South Korea’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, signals a clear intent to institutionalize the crypto sector. By providing a regulated path for corporate treasury diversification, South Korea is positioning itself as a major hub for the digital finance era.
Is this the catalyst we’ve been waiting for to see similar moves across other G20 nations? 🌍
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