South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.

South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETF in 2026 to Support National Economic Growth Strategy - The Cryptocurrency Post

South Korea announced plans to formally integrate digital asset-based financial products during this year. The South Korean government plans to integrate digital assets into its traditional financial market very soon. According to the 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, the Financial Services Commission will allow the spot Bitcoin ETF in South Korea as an investment engine. This decision arises after observing the success of these instruments in the …

South Korea Signals Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalDigital Asset

South Korea is planning to launch domestic spot digital asset exchange-traded funds this year, as part of the 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, which reveals a change in the regulator’s attitude toward virtual assets in traditional markets. Authorities acknowledged that spot Bitcoin ETFs are already actively traded in jurisdictions such as the United States and Hong Kong. Those markets served as key reference points for the local decision. Until no…

South Korea plans to allocate 25% of its $499B budget in crypto by 2030

The South Korean government plans to allocate 25% of its $499.2 billion (approximately 728 Trillion Won) through digital assets by 2030. A substantial portion of the national treasury funds is expected to be distributed as deposit tokens, starting with subsidies in the EV sector in 2026. The South Korean government is set to include the Digital Currency Utilization Plan for Advanced National Treasury Fund Management in the 2026 Economic Growth S…

South Korea Set to Approve Bitcoin Spot ETFs Under 2026 Growth Plan

South Korea is getting ready to take a big step into the crypto world. The government has announced that it plans to approve Bitcoin spot ETFs this year as part of its new 2026 Economic Growth Strategy. The update was first reported by News1 and shared by Wu Blockchain on X. 据 News1 报道，韩国政府在公布的《2026 年经济增长战略》中表示，计划于今年推进比特币等数字资产现货 ETF 在国内落地，并由金融委员会（FSC） 加快推进数字资产第二阶段立法。相关法案将建立稳定币监管框架，包括发行人许可、100%…— 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) January 9, 2026 This move …

Breaking: South Korea Confirms Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch in 2026

The government of South Korea has announced plans for the promotion of digital asset exchange-traded funds, especially a Bitcoin ETF, within this year. This is coming after a series of developments regarding stablecoins and blockchain-based settlements. South Korea Government Plans to Launch Bitcoin ETFs by 2026 As reported, the country has a plan to list The post Breaking: South Korea Confirms Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch in 2026 appeared first on C…