South Korea may launch regulated cryptocurrency investment products by the end of 2025

Golden Finance reports that compared to past cryptocurrency policies, South Korea is undergoing a significant transformation by introducing spot ETFs and stablecoins into the core of its financial system. As the government develops detailed plans, the country may see regulated cryptocurrency investment products listed as early as the end of 2025. This week, South Korea's highest financial regulatory agency, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), submitted a new proposal outlining its plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency exchange traded funds. This roadmap has been submitted to the Presidential Policy Planning Committee, which includes a framework for legal and regulated cryptocurrency ETFs, which is far from the country's previous cautious attitude. According to the roadmap, FSC will prepare the necessary legal and technical foundations for these funds. This means establishing infrastructure including custody, pricing, operation, and fund management, and developing clear investor protection standards.