South Korea to Lift Corporate Crypto Ban, Sets 5% Investment Cap for Listed Firms
South Korea lifts corporate crypto ban, allowing listed companies and professional investors to invest up to 5% of their equity capital in cryptocurrencies.
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South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report
South Korea’s FSC is reportedly set to lift the ban on corporate crypto investments, allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of their equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies.
South Korea Reportedly Ends Nine-Year Corporate Crypto Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has finalized guidelines allowing listed companies and professional investors to trade cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year ban and complementing the government’s “2026 Economic Growth Strategy.”
South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Plan
South Korea’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy introduces spot Bitcoin ETFs, while phase-two digital asset legislation remains stalled over governance disputes.
South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
South Korea is set to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs as part of a broader crypto policy shift, including stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance.
South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized
South Korea’s top court has ruled that Bitcoin in exchange accounts can be seized, aligning with US and EU practices and recognizing Bitcoin as an “object of seizure” under criminal law.
South Korea’s Top Court Rules Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Seized
South Korea’s Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized as property, setting a precedent for cryptocurrency regulation and AML measures.
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
South Korea is at a crossroads in deciding who should be allowed to issue stablecoins, with the decision hanging between traditional banks and innovative fintech companies.
Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms
The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled that Bitcoin stored on crypto exchanges can be seized under criminal law, affirming the government’s stance on treating cryptocurrencies as assets that can be confiscated.
Korean Lawmaker Accused of Attacking Upbit to Benefit Son at Bithumb
South Korean lawmaker Kim Byung-kee is under investigation for allegedly abusing his position to attack Upbit, benefiting his son’s employer, Bithumb. Learn more about the case and its implications for the crypto industry.