South Korea
Asia-Pacific Tokenization Policy: Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, South Korea Compared
Asia-Pacific is home to five significant tokenization policy jurisdictions with distinct approaches. This benchmark compares Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and South Korea across regulatory framework, stance, and suitability for different use cases.
South Korea: Asia's Highest Retail Crypto Adoption Rate and Its Policy Consequences
South Korea's digital asset policy — Virtual Asset User Protection Act, FSC regulation, Terra/Luna political fallout, and the policy implications of the world's highest retail crypto adoption rates.
South Korea's Virtual Asset User Protection Act: Consumer-First Crypto Regulation
South Korea's Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July 2024, focuses on protecting retail investors — requiring exchanges to segregate customer assets, maintain insurance, and meet transparency standards.