FSC Aims to Restrict Corporate Crypto Investment to 5% of Equity

A new rule limiting corporate cryptocurrency holdings to 5% of equity capital is under consideration in South Korea. The Financial Services Commission is the driving force behind this regulatory effort, according to media outlets.

Reports from the Seoul Economic Daily note that the FSC has drafted a crypto trading guideline for listed firms and professional investors. A final version is expected soon, with corporate trading activity anticipated to launch within this year.

Specifically, the cap would allow an annual investment of up to 5% of equity into cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 20 by market capitalization. The potential inclusion of US dollar stablecoins in the eligible asset list is currently under review.

The market reaction may be selective. “The immediate impact will be improved liquidity, but we expect flows to remain concentrated in Bitcoin and potentially Ethereum, with limited spillover into altcoins,” observed Min Jung, an associate researcher at Presto Research.

This proposal continues South Korea’s measured approach to opening institutional crypto access. Following initial permissions for non-profits and exchanges in mid-2025, the FSC had announced plans to expand access to listed companies in the second half of the year.