{"id":66922,"date":"2023-12-14T08:19:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=66922"},"modified":"2023-12-14T08:19:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:19:17","slug":"imf-calls-for-crypto-regulations-in-seoul-south-korea-seeks-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/imf-calls-for-crypto-regulations-in-seoul-south-korea-seeks-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"IMF Calls for Crypto Regulations in Seoul, South Korea Seeks Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The IMF\u2019s chief urges swift and robust crypto regulations at a digital currency conference in Seoul, while <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/south-korea-fsc-exempts-nfts-cbdcs-from-crypto-interest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">South Korea<\/a>\u2019s vice financial regulator chief highlights the need for a balanced approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMF-Chief-South-Korea.jpg\" alt=\"IMF Calls for Crypto Regulations in Seoul, South Korea Seeks Balance\" class=\"wp-image-66924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMF-Chief-South-Korea.jpg 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMF-Chief-South-Korea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMF-Chief-South-Korea-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/imf-publishes-working-paper-to-address-crypto-assets-risks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/a> has warned of the dangers of unregulated cryptocurrencies for global financial stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a digital currency conference in Seoul, the IMF\u2019s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said the rapid adoption of crypto assets could pose risks to macro-financial stability, such as disrupting monetary policy, capital flows, and fiscal sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgieva stressed the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/imf-chief-says-rules-infrastructure-needed-prevent-crypto-risks-2023-12-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">swift and robust crypto regulations<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> and infrastructure to counter these risks and protect investors and consumers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also acknowledged the innovation potential of crypto assets and said that the IMF supports building a more efficient and interoperable financial system that leverages new technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Managing Director added that good rules can spur and guide innovation and that the IMF is committed to balancing oversight and innovation in the digital financial landscape. She also emphasized the role of policymakers in shaping the future of digital money and the importance of mutual learning from emerging and advanced economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Korea is one of the key players in the crypto space, with a high level of adoption and interest among its population. The country\u2019s vice financial regulator chief, Kim So-young, said South Korea is seeking a balanced approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, considering investor protection and technological innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim made this remark during the Seoul conference, which the South Korean government, the central bank, and the IMF jointly organized. He said that South Korea is aware of the benefits and challenges of crypto assets and is working to create a secure and transparent environment for users and market participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also mentioned that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in South Korea has recently announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbesindia.com\/article\/cryptocurrency\/south-koreas-fss-preparing-supplementary-regulations-for-virtual-asset-users-protection-act\/89097\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">detailed regulations<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, which will take effect on July 19, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These regulations aim to prevent money laundering, fraud, and market manipulation involving crypto assets and ensure crypto service providers' compliance and accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IMF\u2019s chief urges swift and robust crypto regulations at a digital currency conference in Seoul, while South Korea\u2019s vice financial regulator chief highlights the need for a balanced approach. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of the dangers of unregulated cryptocurrencies for global financial stability. 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