2026-01-12 19:35:39

Regulatory Alert: South Korea's Financial Services Commission is set to enforce stricter rules on institutional crypto exposure. According to recent reports, the regulator plans to cap corporate Bitcoin investments at just 5% of total assets. This move reflects growing caution among Asia's financial authorities toward digital asset concentration risks. The policy underscores the ongoing tension between institutional adoption and regulatory oversight in major crypto markets.

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CryptoPunster

· 01-15 03:33

Here we go again, a 5% ceiling, which is telling institutions "Don't be too greedy, just take what you need."

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MetaMuskRat

· 01-14 14:08

5%? Laughing to death, what are they trying to prevent? The regulators in Asia are really getting more and more petty. --- Here we go again, one restriction a day. The institutions should have gotten used to this routine by now. --- This move by Korea feels like digging a hole for its own crypto ecosystem. --- A 5% limit to block institutional entry? Wake up, everyone. --- Regulators come and institutions run. When will this cycle end? --- Is it because they’re afraid of concentration risk? But why aren’t they worried about talent loss? --- Honestly, they still haven’t figured out how to play this game. Just impose restrictions first. --- Institutions’ money isn’t stupid; 5% is directly sent to Singapore.

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CryptoCrazyGF

· 01-12 19:56

You're trying to suppress us again. 5% is too outrageous. Isn't this directly cutting off the institutions' way to buy coins?

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MEVHunterNoLoss

· 01-12 19:48

Another 5% rule violation, Korea is really scared now Institutions want to participate but are blocked, retail investors are the ones truly being harvested With this regulatory crackdown, Asia is becoming increasingly conservative Want institutions to enter but不给 them a way out, how to play then 5% cap? Laughable, this is forcing big players to flee, right? Regulation just adds obstacles, why not see how overseas institutions operate

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RetailTherapist

· 01-12 19:42

A 5% limit? How is this different from pulling the rug? Institutions just want retail investors to take the fall.

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WhaleShadow

· 01-12 19:37

Here comes the restrictions again. The 5% figure is really outrageous. The institutions must be feeling so frustrated. --- South Korea's move is a bit harsh, but to be fair, the fact that institutions are going all-in on Bitcoin is indeed quite scary. --- Regulation is like this; it can never keep up with the pace of the market. --- 5%? Then how should I adjust my BTC position? This is a bit awkward now. --- The tightening here in Asia is happening faster than expected. We need to keep a close eye on the subsequent developments. --- It's Korea again and regulations again. When will things finally settle down? When will crypto folks have an easier life? --- Institutions should have risk control awareness anyway, but the rigid 5% cap really restricts them too much. --- Once this policy is implemented, could it trigger a chain reaction? I'm worried other countries might follow suit. --- Reasonable risk control is necessary, but will doing this drive institutional funds away?

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