South Korean Regulator Requires Investment Firms to Control Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies such as Coinbase and Strategy

By: theblockbeats.news|2025/07/23 12:42:14
0
Share
copy

BlockBeats News, July 23rd, according to The Korea Economic Daily, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea has recently instructed local asset management companies to adjust their Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to restrict exposure to cryptocurrency-related companies such as Coinbase and Strategy. The regulatory agency stated that asset management companies need to comply with the administrative guidelines issued by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Korea in 2017, which prohibit regulated financial institutions from holding, acquiring, or investing in virtual assets.

This directive from the local regulatory agency has sparked complaints from domestic financial participants who believe it has created an unfair competitive environment, as retail investors can purchase U.S. ETFs by investing in cryptocurrency companies. An official from the Financial Supervisory Service stated that even if regulatory requirements in the U.S. and Korea change, institutions must adhere to existing guidelines until new regulations are enacted.

The Financial Supervisory Service is responsible for overseeing the South Korean financial industry, focusing on the daily practical supervision of various financial entities. It serves as the executive agency of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the highest financial regulatory authority in Korea.

-- Price

--

You may also like

The stablecoin positioning battle escalates: When compliance is just a ticket to entry, will USD1 become the biggest winner?

How does the GENIUS Act reshape the stablecoin landscape?

Can the CLARITY Act Become Law by July 4? Everything You Need to Know About the Final Battle

The CLARITY Act has cleared a major Senate hurdle, but the hardest battle is still ahead. With the July 4 deadline approaching, can the White House finally pass its biggest crypto regulation bill? Find the clues in our exclusive analysis below.

How to exit after asset tokenization?

Currently, three models have emerged, aimed at providing instant exit routes for tokenized real-world assets. Their differences lie in: who holds the funds required for exit, how efficiently the funds operate, and the extent to which this model can be scaled across different asset types.

The foundation of SpaceX's trillion-dollar valuation: Who is dividing Musk's annual capital expenditure of tens of billions?

SpaceX Supply Chain Revealed: The Invisible Gold Mine Behind the Trillion-Dollar "Space Dream," from Nvidia's Computing Power Monopoly to China's Sole Supplier of Special Materials, these overlooked water-selling talents are the true wealth creation engine.

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026: Mbappe’s New Era Begins Against a Historic Rival

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 preview: Can Mbappe lead France past Senegal after the shocking 2002 World Cup defeat? Full team news, predicted lineups, key battles, and WEEX's exclusive match prediction.

SharpLink CEO: How to understand that Ethereum developers have just surpassed 1 million?

The most important question in the cryptocurrency industry is not which chain is the fastest, but rather where top builders choose to build in the long term. Ethereum has just surpassed one million cumulative developers; what does this number mean?

Contents

Popular coins

Latest Crypto News

Read more
iconiconiconiconiconiconicon
Customer Support:@weikecs
Business Cooperation:@weikecs
Quant Trading & MM:bd@weex.com
VIP Program:support@weex.com