South Korean financial experts and opposition lawmakers have called for the country to consider integrating Bitcoin into its national reserves and developing a won-backed stablecoin. This proposal was discussed during a seminar hosted by the Democratic Party in response to U.S. initiatives to establish a national reserve based on Bitcoin. The discussions coincided with President Trump's crypto summit, emphasizing the need for South Korea to create clear policies regarding digital assets. Experts warn that without a domestic stablecoin, South Korea risks losing monetary sovereignty to USD-pegged alternatives. Additionally, there is a push for more lenient regulations on cryptocurrency trading in South Korea, as current laws restrict non-residents from trading on domestic exchanges. The Democratic Party's representatives signaled intentions to reform crypto regulations if they regain power in upcoming elections. The significance of establishing digital asset reserves is underscored by similar movements in other Asian markets, including Hong Kong and Japan.

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