#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy A South Korea is reshaping its entire regulatory approach in 2025. The "Virtual Asset User Protection Act" came into effect in July 2024, requiring exchanges to hold ≥ 80% of assets in cold wallets and purchase insurance to protect users.

Now, the government plans to allow NGOs, universities, and up to 3,500 institutions — including corporations and professional investors — to open real-name accounts and operate crypto as early as 2025. Additionally, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs are expected to arrive later this year.

This regulatory roadmap prioritizes investor protection, transparency, combating money laundering, and institutional adoption.

💬 How might this institutional opening impact the global crypto market? What challenges and opportunities do you see?