Korea Takes Cautious Path Compared to US, EU and Japan

[madtrader]

Unlike markets such as the United States, the European Union, Japan and Hong Kong — where corporations can hold crypto without fixed percentage caps — South Korea is opting for a more controlled model. Instead of allowing open-ended exposure, authorities are limiting scale while they monitor stability and compliance.

This shift is tied to a broader regulatory overhaul, including the upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act expected in 2026. The legislation aims to unify exchange oversight, custody rules and investor protections, signaling that Korea is moving from crisis-era restrictions toward structured, supervised participation. The long-term impact will depend on how markets perform — and whether regulators gain enough confidence to eventually loosen the reins.

[nihalsari]

compared to the US or EU letting companies hold crypto freely, korea’s model feels like training wheels mode.