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South Korea’s Political Landscape and Crypto Investor Support
With the general election approaching in South Korea, political parties are actively seeking support from the growing community of crypto investors, recognizing their influence as a significant voting group.
The surge in popularity of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has drawn attention to the need for clear policies in this emerging industry.
Bitcoin’s Price Movement and Political Implications
Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, with the cryptocurrency trading at 92.1 million won on Upbit, have highlighted the importance of addressing crypto-related policies by political parties.
Despite a slight dip from its peak, the price still reflects a substantial increase of over 60% since the beginning of the year.
Policy Proposals from South Korea’s Political Parties
Both the conservative People Power Party (PPP) and the liberal Democratic Party (DP) have presented their policy approaches towards institutionalizing crypto-assets.
PPP’s Policy Pledges
- Extension of tax deferral on crypto-assets
- Introduction of legislation for investor protection
- Establishment of a dedicated monitoring committee
- Standardization of regulatory filings by crypto exchanges
DP’s Progressive Stance on Cryptocurrencies
- Approval of cryptocurrency-backed ETFs
- Increase in deduction limit for capital gains from crypto-asset investments
- Ban on crypto trading by lawmakers during parliamentary sessions
Future Considerations and Policy Refinements
While the parties have outlined their policy directions, the specific details and implementations are yet to be finalized. President Yoon’s recent tax pledge on stock investments raises concerns about potential disparities in tax treatment for gains from crypto-assets.
Potential Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in South Korea
Authorities in South Korea are in discussions regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While there are differing opinions among regulators, the potential for introducing such ETFs could impact the local crypto investment landscape.
As of now, spot Bitcoin ETFs are not available for South Korean investors, with financial authorities previously stating no plans to regulate Bitcoin futures ETFs.
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