#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy đš South Korea Tightens Crypto Rules While Embracing Institutional Adoption đ°đ·đŒ
Starting July 2024, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act comes into effectâmandating crypto exchanges to store 80% of user funds in cold wallets and strictly separate client assets from company funds. đ§đ
A three-phase adoption plan is underway:
1ïžâŁ Gov agencies & nonprofits
2ïžâŁ Investment firms
3ïžâŁ Public companies (by late 2025)
South Koreaâs future roadmap includes:
đ Stablecoin regulation
đ§Ÿ Transparent disclosures
đ Spot ETFs & tokenized securities
đą Corporate crypto trading
This strategic shift signals a safer, more structured digital asset economyâlaying the foundation for mainstream institutional participation in crypto. đ