Impending Corporate Market Access and Institutionalization of Independent Custody

As South Korean regulations shift to permit corporate digital asset investments and establish stablecoin frameworks, demand for specialized infrastructure is accelerating. Amid efforts to codify custody as a standalone sector, BDACS is solidifying its institutional leadership by advocating for mandatory independent custody and robust KRW stablecoin infrastructure across global forums and parliament.

Consecutive Dialogues with Global Stablecoin Leaders

• 2026 thebell Stablecoin Forum: CEO Harry Ryoo joined a headline panel to discuss a bullish outlook and legislative priorities for KRW stablecoins with global leaders, including US Utah State Senator Kirk A. Cullimore Jr., Circle APAC Vice President David Katz, and Avalanche AvaCloud CEO Nick Mussallem. CEO Ryoo also shared BDACS’s pioneering infrastructure development for KRW stablecoins, reinforcing its commitment to compliant digital asset frameworks.

▶ Sources: thebell(1) | thebell(2) | BDACS Newsroom(EN)

Successful Completion of National Assembly Conference

• Formal Recommendation for Mandatory Independent Custody: BDACS successfully hosted a parliamentary conference titled Corporate Market Access and Building a Safe Digital Asset Ecosystem. Addressing financial regulators, traditional institution leaders, and academic experts, CEO Harry Ryoo framed corporate entry as the inflection point for market maturity. He recommended restricting exchange custody co-location and mandating independent custodians in Phase 2 of the Digital Asset Basic Act.

▶ Sources: BDACS Newsroom

Institutionalization of Custody Sector and Rise of Sovereign Digital Treasury Framework

• Corporate Investment Allowance and Custody Sector Institutionalization: Following the Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) roadmap for corporate entry, regulated custodians have become vital. With professional custody targeting an estimated 75 trillion KRW in corporate demand, the FSC is reviewing plans to establish custody as a standalone licensing category, while academia advocates for mandatory third-party custody to ensure market transparency. 
• Unified Public Asset Management and Digital Treasury Proposal: As seized digital assets across law enforcement and tax authorities reached 78 billion KRW, concerns over fragmented management and exchange monopolies escalated. Industry experts are advocating for a sovereign Digital Treasury—a state-governed public custody framework enabling qualified custodians to build a resilient, fair ecosystem.

▶ Sources: Newsis | Edaily(1) | Edaily(2) | Herald Economy | Digital Asset