South Korea ends nine-year corporate crypto ban with guidelines finalized January 10
Ban lift finalised with dated decision
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, or FSC, finalized guidelines on 10 January 2026 that end a nine-year corporate cryptocurrency ban. The ban began in 2017 after officials cited excessive speculation and money laundering concerns around corporate crypto activity. Under the new decision, listed companies and professional investors invest in digital assets under a capped and clearly defined framework. This move places crypto policy inside the government’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, which also includes work on stablecoin rules and spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Investment caps and eligible assets explained
The new framework limits corporate investment to 5% of annual…
