2026-01-12 06:25:24

South Korea's move is indeed aggressive — the corporate crypto ban that has been silent for nine years has finally been repealed.

According to the new regulatory rules, listed companies and professional investment institutions can now directly participate, allocating up to 5% of their net assets to crypto assets. However, there are restrictions: they can only choose from the top five domestic exchanges, and the cryptocurrencies must be among the top 20 by market capitalization. It is estimated that this policy adjustment could enable approximately 3,500 companies to participate.

This news has sparked widespread discussion. Will corporate funds really flood in? Currently, the compliance status of USDT is still under discussion, which is a variable. Once compliance issues are clarified, the acceptance of mainstream cryptocurrencies may increase. From a market perspective, the demand for stablecoins and leading cryptocurrencies could see a new wave of growth.

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SilentObserver

· 16h ago

Nine years finally to loosen up? Korea's move is really daring Wait, is the 5% net asset cap a bit conservative... but having something is better than nothing 3,500 companies entering the market, it feels like stablecoins are about to take off USDT compliance—if this hurdle can't be cleared, it could be a bit awkward Korea has opened a door, will other countries follow? That's the key Going long on top-tier coins, making money with eyes closed? Don't think it's that simple The market has already priced this in, the real reaction might have already happened

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SatoshiHeir

· 01-12 06:47

It should be pointed out that Korea's move indeed hit the pain point of traditional finance—the abolition of the nine-year ban essentially acknowledges the value consensus that was already argued in the Bitcoin white paper.

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SingleForYears

· 01-12 06:45

9 years, finally unblocked? Korea's move is quite interesting, with 3,500 companies entering the market. This wave of market can take off. This 5% quota doesn't seem like much, but given the large scale... It all depends on whether USDT compliance is sorted out or not, that's the key. Top coins are now stable, and institutional funds coming in is a positive signal.

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DaoTherapy

· 01-12 06:28

The 9-year ban is lifted, and Korea's move is clever, but with only 5% of the quota... it's a bit conservative. 3500 companies might get involved, but the key is how to define the USDT issue. Once compliance is cleared, mainstream coins are set to take off. Top-tier coins are the most popular, while small coins probably don't stand much of a chance.

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