🇰🇷 South Korea to Lift 9-Year Ban — Banks Can Finally Own Crypto

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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is pushing to lift the 9-year ban on financial companies holding equity in crypto businesses — potentially this year.

What’s happening:

· 📜 Stablecoin legislation (Phase 2 of Digital Assets Basic Act) moving forward
· 🏦 Banks, securities firms could invest in virtual assets
· 📊 Studying institutional brokers & OTC mechanisms like stock markets
· 🎯 Aiming to complete digital-asset legislation within the year

Why it matters:
South Korea is opening the door for institutional capital — a massive shift for one of the world's most active crypto markets. 🔥

Source: Odaily