- South Korea targets leveraged crypto lending by 2025.
- FSC and FSS lead regulatory efforts.
- Exchanges review high-risk lending products.
South Korea’s financial regulators are set to implement new regulations on leveraged crypto lending by August 2025. Spearheaded by the Financial Services Commission, these rules aim to limit risk exposure and enhance investor protection, affecting major exchanges and assets like BTC and ETH.
South Korea’s regulatory move aims to enhance security in the crypto market, potentially reducing volatility and attracting more institutional investors.
The Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea are developing guidelines to regulate leveraged crypto lending services. A task force has been formed, integrating international standards into these new policies.
Main Institutions
The main institutions involved are the FSC and FSS, as well as the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA). Major exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb are examining their leveraged lending products and will likely face new restrictions.
Impact and Implications
Immediate effects include exchanges re-evaluating lending offerings and potentially implementing stricter criteria for users. High leverage lending will be curtailed, affecting returns and trading strategies for investors.
The financial implications are significant, with potential impacts on the liquidity and valuation of cryptocurrencies listed on Korean exchanges. Market volatility and temporary outflows might occur as measures are implemented.
Previous Regulatory Actions
Previous regulatory actions in South Korea have led to short-term market disturbances but have increased longer-term stability. Key assets impacted will likely include prominent cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, commonly used as collateral in lending services.
South Korea plans to finalize crypto lending guidelines by August 2025, imposing leverage limits, user eligibility criteria, and transparency… — Financial Services Commission, Official Agency
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