According to Deep Tide TechFlow, the South Korean Financial Services Commission has announced the strengthening of KYC/AML requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and banks in preparation for the upcoming institutional investment lifting. Starting from June 2025, non-profit organizations will be allowed to sell cryptocurrencies obtained from donations, and registered exchanges will be able to settle fees paid by users in cryptocurrency.
South Korea plans to allow listed companies and professional investors to participate in cryptocurrency trading in the second half of 2025. As one of the largest cryptocurrency markets in the world, about 20% of South Korea's population participates in cryptocurrency trading, with an average daily trading volume of $5.26 billion. Cryptocurrency policy has become a focal point in the upcoming presidential election, with major candidates supporting the lifting of the ban on spot cryptocurrency ETFs.