South Korea lifts ban on crypto investments; 3,500 companies approved to enter the market

HashBandit · 2026-01-12T03:18:10+00:00

The Korea Financial Services Commission recently relaxed restrictions on cryptocurrency investments for listed companies and professional investors, allowing them to invest up to 5% of their equity annually in the top twenty cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. This decision breaks the ban that has been in place since 2017, enabling approximately 3,500 institutions to enter the market legally. It marks a gradual acceptance of digital asset investments by the mainstream financial system.

HashBandit

2026-01-12 03:18:10

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【Block Motion】The Korea Financial Services Commission(FSC) has recently officially lifted restrictions on crypto asset investments for listed companies and professional investors. Starting from January 12, these institutional investors are permitted to allocate up to 5% of their equity to the top twenty cryptocurrencies by market capitalization each year.

This decision breaks a de facto ban that has lasted since 2017. In other words, approximately 3,500 eligible institutional investors in the Korean market can now enter the market in compliance.

For institutional investors, this undoubtedly opens a new door. Although the 5% allocation ratio seems conservative, it signifies that the mainstream financial system is gradually recognizing the investment status of digital assets. As more institutional investors enter, the liquidity and market depth of the crypto market are expected to improve, which is also a positive signal for the maturity of the entire industry ecosystem.

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FOMOmonster

· 01-14 21:01

South Korea has finally opened the window, allowing 3,500 institutions to enter the market, but the 5% quota is a bit tight... Will big institutions really go through the trouble for such a small proportion?

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orphaned_block

· 01-14 18:12

Ha, Korea has also started playing, no wonder the crypto world has been so lively recently.

3,500 institutions are about to enter the market; liquidity will really pick up, right?

Only 5%? Is it that conservative... but better than nothing.

Finally, this day has arrived. The feeling of mainstream recognition is different.

Now big money is coming to stir things up. Can retail investors still survive?

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OnchainDetectiveBing

· 01-12 03:48

South Korea's move this time is truly a big move, with 3,500 institutions poised to act, and liquidity is skyrocketing.

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PoolJumper

· 01-12 03:48

Korea has finally opened up, and although 5% sounds conservative, it's a signal.

Institutions are rushing in, and liquidity will definitely increase. Looking forward to what's next.

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RumbleValidator

· 01-12 03:47

A 5% cap is indeed conservative, but it can also be understood considering node stability.

3,500 institutions entering the market; liquidity data will speak for itself.

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PanicSeller

· 01-12 03:47

Uh... 5%? Is it unlocked now? That's a bit conservative, but better than nothing.

The influx of 3,500 institutions is indeed something to watch how the market reacts.

South Korea has finally remembered, but it's still too late.

Mainstream finance recognizing digital assets is just a matter of time.

If this wave picks up, we need to keep up with the pace.

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OldLeekConfession

· 01-12 03:38

South Korea's move is good, but 5% is really too conservative to the point of being stingy. That's nowhere near where it should be.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-12 03:25

5% is really a bit stingy, but at least it has broken the ice. Korea has come to terms with it in recent years.

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