South Korea Allocates 25% of $499.2B National Treasury to Digital Assets by 2030
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- Digital Asset Strategy: The South Korean government plans to allocate 25% of its $499.2 billion national treasury funds to digital assets by 2030, starting with subsidies in the EV sector in 2026, which will drive digital economic transformation and enhance national treasury management efficiency.
- Legal Framework Revision: The government will revise the National Treasury Fund Management Act to establish a legal framework for the distribution and payment of deposit tokens, ensuring they are not classified as national treasury funds, thereby facilitating the legitimization and growth of digital assets.
- CBDC Project Relaunch: The Bank of Korea is reviving its central bank digital currency (CBDC) program, aiming to test the distribution of subsidies using deposit tokens in the first half of 2026, which is expected to improve fund distribution efficiency and reduce management costs, further promoting the application of digital currencies.
- Stablecoin Regulation: The South Korean Financial Services Commission will require stablecoin issuers to maintain approximately $3.43 million in capital and deposit 100% of issued balances in government bonds, ensuring market stability and liquidity, thus laying a foundation for the healthy development of the digital asset market.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
