New Crypto Lab Unit Signals Bank Of Korea’s Shift From Research To Regulation
BitcoinistThursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30:30 AM
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is getting serious about crypto—not just studying it, but actively regulating it. They’ve set up a new "digital currency lab" to monitor digital tokens and likely shape future rules. This move signals a shift from passive research to hands-on oversight as crypto becomes harder for financial authorities to ignore.
Editor’s Note: Central banks worldwide are grappling with how to handle crypto—whether to embrace it, control it, or crack down. The BOK’s new lab suggests they’re opting for a middle path: keeping a closer watch instead of just watching from the sidelines. For crypto markets, this could mean clearer rules (good for stability) but also tighter scrutiny (bad for wild speculation). Either way, it’s a sign that crypto is no longer just a fringe experiment—it’s officially on regulators’ radars.
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