TLDR
- South Korea has introduced a roadmap to launch crypto ETFs and stable stables regulated at the end of 2025.
- The Financial Services Commission submitted the Plan for the Presidential Committee on Policy Planning.
- The roadmap includes childcare systems, pricing mechanisms, operational structures and strict investor protection rules.
- President Lee JAE-MYUNG supports the legalization of ET CRYPTO and aims to reduce negotiation costs to 0.015%.
- The Plan offers Korean stable -coated on Won to support payment funds and retention of interior capital.
South Korea has taken a decisive step towards the integration of the crypto in its regulated financial system thanks to a new government roadmap. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) submitted the Plan for the Presidential Committee on Policy Planning this week. The officials aim to introduce funds and stablecoins negotiated in exchange for crypto at the end of 2025.
ETF spot and regulatory framework
The FSC’s proposal describes a structured plan to introduce regulated Step Crypto FNB on the financial markets of South Korea. It includes custody, price, operation of the funds and strict investor protection rules. The officials said that the move aligns with the campaign campaign of President Lee Jae-Myung to legalize the Crypto ETF and strengthen the guarantees.
The administration of President Lee considers this as a passage from the ban by the former government on the Crypto FNB. The prohibition has been imposed with regard to concerns about the risk and volatility of the market. However, the authorities are now intended to match progress in the United States and Europe, where ETF Spot have already obtained approval.
As part of the roadmap, South Korea will create technical systems to support ETF trading on local scholarships. The FSC plans to reduce the negotiation costs of 0.05% current to 0.015%. This change targets affordability for retail and younger retail investors.
South Korea to regulate local stablescoins
The government also plans to regulate Korean Stables -Coins -based Won in the same road light. These assets will be fixed to the local currency and could be used for payments and sending of funds. The Governor of the Korean Bank said the show should stay with the central bank.
Officials believe that local staboins will reduce dependence on offshore tokens such as Tether and USDC. National companies could then publish compliant tokens in a regulated framework. This initiative aims to maintain capital in South Korea and increase surveillance.
In addition, the FSC will apply more strict rules for exchanges operating in the country. Measures include life prohibitions and heavy fines for illegal activities. The platforms will also have to disclose trading costs and rating requirements more transparent.
Institutional trading and global competitiveness
The roadmap has progressive approvals for institutional cryptography trade by banks and asset managers in South Korea. This could attract more capital on the market and strengthen the links between traditional finance and digital assets. ETF Spot should serve as a bridge for this integration.
Industry analysts note that the regulatory approach to South Korea becomes similar to that of other nations with approved FNB. Risk assessments, childcare managers and monetary policy examinations will influence the final rules. Authorities intend to balance investor security with global competitiveness.
Although proposals require legislative approval, the FSC management indicates a clear change. South Korea aims to position itself as a competitive and regulated center for the investment of digital assets.
