South Korea to Meet with SEC Chair to Talk NFTs and BTC ETFs

Innovation vs. Regulation

Blockchain technology continues to be leveraged in South Korea’s art and entertainment realm, with a particular emphasis on gaming. Recent examples include Kakao partnering with Oasys and Delabs’ ‘Metabolts’ RPG generating buzz with its inaugural NFT drop.

However, the legal status of leveraging Web3 technology remains uncertain, sparking debates on whether it should be exempt from forthcoming regulations due to its speculative nature and classification ambiguity. 

Onlookers believe that creating regulations for virtual assets may hinder innovation and make market entry harder for small and medium businesses. Privacy issues are significant concerns, too. Close monitoring of NFT transactions raises fears of extensive surveillance and data gathering.

As global regulators continue to explore digital finance, the community awaits the results of upcoming talks. South Korea’s Virtual Asset Act could see fundamental changes after these meetings, impacting the broader digital economy.