South Korea plans to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs this year, signaling a major shift in digital asset policy. The move is part of the government’s newly unveiled “2026 Economic Growth Strategy,” led by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
Until now, crypto wasn’t recognized as an eligible underlying asset for ETFs—blocking domestic investors. That’s about to change.
This marks a pivot from heavy regulation to institutional adoption, inspired by the success of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are set to fast-track amendments to the Capital Markets Act to make it happen.
Asia is accelerating. Institutional Bitcoin adoption continues. ₿
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🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA GOES SPOT $BTC ETF 🚨
South Korea plans to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs this year, signaling a major shift in digital asset policy. The move is part of the government’s newly unveiled “2026 Economic Growth Strategy,” led by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
Until now, crypto wasn’t recognized as an eligible underlying asset for ETFs—blocking domestic investors. That’s about to change.
This marks a pivot from heavy regulation to institutional adoption, inspired by the success of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are set to fast-track amendments to the Capital Markets Act to make it happen.
Asia is accelerating. Institutional Bitcoin adoption continues. ₿