South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill

• The bill is a compromise of 19 separate proposals from different legislators.
• According to the Assembly’s website, the legislation would become effective in one year.

The Virtual Asset User Protection Act, the first law in South Korea specifically pertaining to cryptocurrencies, was recently passed by the National Assembly. Thus, marking a major step forward in protecting investors. According to the Assembly’s website, the legislation would become effective in one year. The bill is a compromise of 19 separate proposals from different legislators.

There is widespread support for regulating South Korea’s budding crypto economy. As seen by the fact that a cross-party coalition of legislators is spearheading the project. The legislation’s goals are to identify digital assets, penalize unethical behavior, and guarantee that service providers adhere to standards meant to protect investors’ capital.

In addition to keeping records of all transactions. These service providers must carry insurance, and retain some reserves in offline cold wallets in case of hackers or system failures.

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Hwang Suk-jin, a member of the ruling People Power Party’s Digital Asset Special Committee, is a prominent player in this effort. Hwang has voiced his support for the proposal. Claiming that the proposed measure would secure the rights of those who invest in virtual assets. And make the cryptocurrency market more stable.

South Korea, one of the most vibrant cryptocurrency economies and a rapidly growing hub for digital assets, has enacted the Virtual Asset User Protection Act in an effort to take full advantage of the sector’s prospects. Legislators’ efforts in the next year will likely determine how prominent a role South Korea plays in the industry.

Amid the recent crackdown by U.S. regulators, countries are trying to lure investors by offering clear regulatory frameworks.

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