Bank of Korea to Investigate Crypto Asset Risks at 18 Banks and 13 Securities Firms
Original headline한국은행, 은행 18곳·증권사 13곳 가상자산 위험 조사
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The Bank of Korea has launched a survey on virtual asset business activities targeting 18 banks and 13 securities firms, including the country's five major banks—KB, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH NongHyup. The central bank requested participation in the "Financial Institutions' Virtual Asset Market Entry Status Survey" on October 23, according to PANews. The questionnaire covers each institution's virtual asset-related organization and budget, market entry status, business infrastructure, and risk assessments and management measures. It also asks about the potential impact on financial institutions from exchange shutdowns and market contraction. The survey signals the central bank's growing attention to how traditional financial institutions are positioning themselves in the crypto sector and their exposure to related risks. Watch for the survey results, which could inform future regulatory policy on banks' and brokerages' virtual asset operations in South Korea.
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Bank of Korea, Woori Bank, NH NongHyup Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank