In 2025, South Korea intensified its regulation of the cryptocurrency market, taking steps towards the legalization of digital assets and attracting institutional investors. The second stage of crypto reform was launched, which includes oversight of stablecoins, token listings, and conflicts of interest among market players.

A significant change is the admission of institutional investors (universities, companies) to exchanges with accounts in real names. This opens new horizons for legal investments and the sale of crypto assets, including donations.

The regulator also mandated market participants to report monthly transactions to the Bank of Korea — a step against money laundering.

The government is also preparing to launch crypto-ETFs and tax incentives for small investors. South Korea is clearly moving towards a transparent and institutionally attractive crypto ecosystem.