South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to reevaluate its ban on local spot cryptocurrency ETFs and institutional accounts.
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. has prompted the FSC to consider local listings, signaling a potential policy change.
Upbit, the dominant crypto exchange in South Korea, handles 61% of trade volume, raising concerns about its influence on partner K-bank and implications for its IPO plans.
The FSC's reevaluation and potential approval of local spot ETFs could reshape the digital asset landscape and have implications beyond the local market.