South Korea Ends Nine-Year Corporate Crypto Ban, Allows 5% Cap Table Investment in Top 20 Cryptocurrencies

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/01/12 03:22:32
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BlockBeats News, January 12th, according to Be in Crypto, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has officially approved listed companies and professional investors to invest up to 5% of their equity capital annually in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, ending a ban in place since 2017. About 3,500 eligible entities will be allowed to enter the market.

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