# The government of South Korea has announced plans for the promotion of digital asset exchange-traded funds, especially a Bitcoin ETF.

*fintech · news · 2026-01-09 · CoinGape*

## Key points

- South Korea plans to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs as early as 2026 per a national roadmap.
- A new set of digital asset laws focusing on stablecoin regulation will be drafted this year.
- Licensed stablecoin issuers will require specific capital requirements and must guarantee redemption rights.
- The government is considering up to 25% of its treasury in blockchain-based deposit tokens by 2030.
- Legal frameworks for blockchain payment and settlement systems are targeted for completion by year-end.

**Companies:** Binance, Gopax
**Countries:** South Korea, United States, Hong Kong

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