The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea (FSS) has reaffirmed its prohibition on Bitcoin spot and futures Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
The FSS's decision is part of overhauling regulations and has drawn criticism from industry participants and legal practitioners.
Legal experts argue that the FSS's actions may exceed its purview under the Capital Markets Act and discourage innovation in the banking industry.
South Korea's strict regulations on Bitcoin ETFs raise concerns about the country's global financial competitiveness and potential missed opportunities for growth and innovation.