South Korea is quietly getting ready for crypto ETFs, but regulators are still dragging their feet.
The Korea Exchange says the systems are ready, trading hours are expanding, and digital finance upgrades are in place. In short, the infrastructure problem is solved.
What’s holding things back is regulation. Crypto still isn’t legally recognized as an eligible asset for ETFs, so approvals are stuck in review mode.
Political support is building, investor demand is already there, and exchanges are positioning early. Once the law catches up, Korea could flip the switch fast.
This isn’t hesitation, it’s a waiting game.
