2026-01-13 03:41:24

The Korean regulatory authorities announced the official lifting of a nine-year-old corporate crypto ban. This significant change means that listed companies now have a legal channel to invest in crypto assets.

This policy shift sends a strong signal to the Korean market. For a long time, strict investment restrictions made it difficult for many institutional investors to participate in the crypto ecosystem. Now, with the policy relaxed, the door is opening for mainstream financial institutions to enter this field.

The compliance of listed companies' crypto investments has multiple implications. On one hand, it reflects a more rational regulatory attitude towards cryptocurrencies worldwide; on the other hand, it injects new capital momentum into Korea's Web3 ecosystem. As an important player in Asia's crypto industry, Korea's move is likely to influence policy trends across the region.

It is worth noting that such policy adjustments typically attract more institutional capital, thereby driving market liquidity and the development of project ecosystems.

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OnchainUndercover

· 7h ago

After nine years of ban is lifted, institutional capital is set to move swiftly. Korea's move is indeed well thought out.

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RugDocDetective

· 21h ago

Nine years, finally released? Korea's move is a bit late, but at least it's a good sign. Once institutional capital flows in, retail investors should be careful, as the old tricks of cutting leeks will start again. With policy easing in Asia, I wonder if it will trigger a new wave of speculation. Anyway, I'm going to observe for now.

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 21h ago

Wait, is South Korea really about to embrace crypto? Nine years, finally no longer treating us as money launderers. Institutional giants can't sit still anymore. When capital floods in, retail investors like us need to move quickly. Honestly, I find it hard to believe. When have Korean regulators ever been this progressive... Is this real or fake? Now Asia is about to get competitive. Singapore probably needs to be more aggressive to stay in the game. Humans finally understand that when you can't ban it, just legalize it. It would have been so much better to do this earlier.

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EternalMiner

· 21h ago

Finally, the day has come. Nine years, Korea's move can be considered a breakthrough. Major institutions are rushing in, is liquidity about to take off? Damn, this is what we call a policy, unlike some places that are just blocking all day. This is truly a good sign; the whole of Asia should follow suit. To be honest, compliance is what institutions have been waiting for.

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JustHereForAirdrops

· 21h ago

The 9-year ban has been lifted. Is South Korea really going all in now? Institutional capital is coming in, and our airdrop can't be far behind, haha.

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