South Korea FSC clears corporate crypto trading, reversing 2017 ban 12 January 2026
On 12 January 2026, South Korea's Financial Services Commission finalized guidance to restore corporate access to crypto trading, reversing a 2017 prohibition. Eligibility will be limited to listed companies and licensed professional investors, with tight exposure caps and execution controls. Roughly 3,500 entities are expected to qualify once the rules take effect.