South Korean lawmakers have proposed pushing back the implementation of cryptocurrency capital gains taxes until 2028, citing current negative market sentiments.
Originally set for January 2025, the delay is seen as necessary due to concerns that imposing taxes hastily could further discourage investment in virtual assets, which are considered riskier than traditional stocks.
The move reflects President Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign promise to postpone the tax to ensure a clear regulatory framework is in place first.
However, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has not finalized the decision, with new tax policy amendments expected by month-end.
South Korea has emerged as a global leader in crypto adoption, with its currency, the Won, dominating global crypto trades, totaling $456 billion in the first quarter of this year.
The country has also been proactive in implementing regulations to protect crypto users.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto task force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, is continuing its behind-the-scenes engagement with digital asset firms as the agency weighs new approaches to crypto regulation.
In a major policy shift, the Federal Reserve announced on Thursday that it will no longer require state-chartered member banks to notify the central bank before engaging in crypto-asset activities.
A new report by the Bank for International Settlements has reignited the clash between traditional financial authorities and the crypto world.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that U.S. banks may soon see more flexibility when it comes to handling digital assets—a notable shift from the cautious approach regulators have maintained in recent years.