South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has lifted a nine-year ban on corporate cryptocurrency investments, allowing listed companies and professional investors to trade digital assets. Under the new guidelines, eligible firms can allocate up to 5% of their equity annually to the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization on South Korea's major exchanges. This policy change opens the market to approximately 3,500 entities, potentially unlocking significant capital. Despite the positive reception, some industry critics argue that the 5% investment cap is too restrictive compared to other regions like the U.S., Japan, and the EU, which do not impose such limits. The FSC is expected to finalize the guidelines by early 2026, with corporate trading anticipated to commence later in the year.