South Korea’s Financial Overseer Urges Firms to Rethink Crypto Strategies

Key Points

1. The FSS issued verbal warnings to US-listed cryptocurrency firms like Coinbase and Strategy, reinforcing its 2017 policy framework.

2. The 2017 policy restricts crypto-focused funds and investments, and the FSS emphasized compliance with these boundaries.

3. Experts note that such warnings can quickly influence market preferences, especially during periods of uncertainty.

4. The FSS aims to prevent sudden policy changes, reflecting a commitment to regulatory stability in the crypto sector.

5. The warnings were communicated directly to firms rather than through formal decisions, as reported by the Korea Herald.