{"id":158863,"date":"2025-06-04T22:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=158863"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:57:39","slug":"south-korea-elects-pro-crypto-leadership-paving-way-for-digital-asset-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/south-korea-elects-pro-crypto-leadership-paving-way-for-digital-asset-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea Elects Pro-Crypto Leadership, Paving Way for Digital Asset Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known for his pro-crypto stance, Lee\u2019s election is expected to reshape the country\u2019s financial landscape and accelerate digital asset integration.<\/p>\n

Notably, his opponent also supported crypto reform, highlighting how deeply digital assets have entered the political mainstream in a nation with over 18 million crypto users.<\/p>\n

Among Lee\u2019s key pledges is allowing South Korea\u2019s $884 billion National Pension Fund to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets\u2014an unprecedented step to legitimize crypto at the institutional level.<\/p>\n

He also plans to strengthen protections for young investors by building a more transparent and secure crypto environment, aiming to improve both access and financial education.<\/p>\n

Another initiative includes creating a state-backed institution for Spot Bitcoin ETFs, paired with a national monitoring system to increase regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n

Lee is also pushing for a won-backed stablecoin to reduce dependence on foreign assets like USDT and USDC. His goal: limit capital flight and reinforce monetary sovereignty.<\/p>\n

Building on South Korea\u2019s initial crypto framework launched in mid-2024, Lee will lead the rollout of Phase 2\u2014focused on investor trust and refined regulation.<\/p>\n