Top South Korean presidential hopefuls support legalizing Bitcoin ETFs

Top South Korean presidential hopefuls support legalizing Bitcoin ETFs

South Korea could soon follow Hong Kong in legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as the country’s top presidential candidates have expressed pro-crypto positions.

Still, some industry observers remain cautious about the likelihood of near-term regulatory change.

“All three major South Korean presidential candidates support #Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment,” Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of onchain data platform CryptoQuant, wrote in a May 14 X post.

Currently, Bitcoin ETFs and institutional crypto investments are banned in South Korea, meaning that “100% [of the] volume comes from retail,” Ju added.

On May 6, South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung promised to legalize spot crypto ETFs, lower transaction fees and “create a safe investment environment so that young people can [build] assets and plan for the future, according to a report from The Korean Economic Daily (KED).

The Democratic Party made similar promises in its 2024 election campaign, including the legalization of spot crypto ETFs, but progress has been delayed, KED reported.

Candidates back ETFs, but history casts doubt

While the crypto-friendly perspectives of the leading candidates suggest a promising future for digital asset legislation in South Korea, regulation experts remain skeptical.

“The candidates’ pro-crypto pledges to push to legalize spot Bitcoin ETFs and reduce fees signal a potential shift. But history tempers optimism,” Anndy Lian, author and intergovernmental blockchain adviser, told Cointelegraph, adding:

“They will take on similar stances as Hong Kong. Whether the ETFs can perform or not depends on various other factors.”

“A pro-crypto president could drive reform, aligning South Korea with global trends like the US, where Bitcoin ETFs have attracted over billions in net inflows,” Lian said, adding that the Financial Services Commission’s tone also suggested “regulatory openness” for cryptocurrencies.

However, the People Power Party, elected in 2022, also promised to lift the crypto ETF ban and revise the controversial one-exchange-one-bank rule, “but failed to act before President Yoon’s impeachment,” Lian said.

Over in Hong Kong, the first batch of Bitcoin and Ether-based ETFs launched for trading on April 30, 2024, but saw disappointing trading activity compared to their US counterparts, Cointelegraph reported.

 

Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korean-presidential-candidates-support-bitcoin-etfs

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Crypto donations top $1B in 2024, gain traction after Myanmar, Thailand quake

Crypto donations top $1B in 2024, gain traction after Myanmar, Thailand quake

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao donated over half a million dollars worth of crypto to the earthquake disaster relief effort in Thailand and Myanmar, in another testament to the growing utility of blockchain-based emergency charity efforts.

Zhao donated 1,000 BNB tokens worth almost $600,000 to the disaster relief funds for the region on March 3, blockchain data shows.

“Sent 1000 BNB for the donation for Myanmar and Thailand,” wrote Zhao in an April 3 X post.

The crypto donation comes after Thailand and Myanmar were hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28, causing severe damage to buildings and widespread flooding.

At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand, with 76 people still unaccounted for, according to the latest figures shared by Reuters.

The $600,000 donation comes nearly a week after Zhao pledged to donate 500 BNB for the relief efforts, an initial commitment that he doubled. Cryptocurrency-based donations have emerged as a significant lifeline for the region, due to banking restrictions caused by damaged infrastructure.

Crypto donations exceeded $1 billion in 2024, spurred by increasing digital asset valuations and growing crypto regulatory clarity. About 16% of the donations went toward education, while 14% went toward medicine and health-related efforts.

The Giving Block has launched a crypto-based emergency relief effort for Myanmar and Thailand to raise $500,000 for the devastated region.

The organization expects crypto donations to reach $2.5 billion in 2025 on growing crypto wealth generation and increasing adoption due to a more favorable political landscape.

Crypto donations gain traction for emergency relief efforts

Zhao’s donation is a testament to the growing role of cryptocurrency in humanitarian aid, according to Anndy Lian, author and intergovernmental blockchain expert.

“Crypto donations, compared to traditional fiat contributions, offer unique advantages, especially in emergencies,” Lian told Cointelegraph, adding:

“Speed is a key factor—transactions on blockchain networks can settle in minutes, bypassing the delays of banks or intermediaries, which is critical when time saves lives.”

“In disaster-stricken areas like Myanmar or Thailand, where infrastructure might be compromised, crypto can reach recipients directly via digital wallets, no SWIFT codes or wire transfers required,” Lian explained.

Lian also donated 44 BNB tokens to the relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand, a move that was publicly praised by Zhao.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has been known for his crypto donations. In October, Buterin donated over $180,000 in Ether to the biotech charity Kanro.

 

Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cz-donates-1000-bnb-thailand-myanmar-earthquake-relief

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

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Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers You Should Work With In 2025 (APAC)

Thought Leader (Ranking) Thought Leader Profile & Portfolio Top Ranking Thinkers360 Leaderboards
Steve Nouri
AI4Diversity
Contact Steve Nouri
NFT, Generative AI, RPA
Kalilur Rahman
Contact Kalilur Rahman
Agile, Big Data, Analytics
Prof M Nazri Muhd
MyFinB & Vector Scorecard (Asia-Pac) Group| Centre for AI Innovation (CE.A.I)
Contact Prof M Nazri Muhd
AI, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics
Alvin Foo
Chain Valley Capital
Contact Alvin Foo
Arpita (Mukherjee) Pamnani
Axis Bank
Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.
MSR Leadership Consultants India
Contact Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.
Business Strategy, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Harjeet Khanduja
Reliance Jio
Contact Harjeet Khanduja
Recruiting, HR, Culture
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
Digitalmehmet
Contact Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
Design Thinking, Mental Health, Health and Safety
Ravit Jain
The Ravit Show
Contact Ravit Jain
Generative AI, Analytics, AI
Jane Anderson CSP
Jane Anderson Consulting
Contact Jane Anderson CSP
Sales, Personal Branding, Social
Vidusha Nathavitharana
Luminary Learning Solutions Private Limited
Contact Vidusha Nathavitharana
Management, Health and Wellness, COVID19
Kashyap Kompella
RPA2AI Research
Contact Kashyap Kompella
RPA, AI, Cloud
Amenallah Reghimi
RegASK™
Contact Amenallah Reghimi
FinTech, Procurement, AI
Anndy Lian
Mongolian Productivity Organization
Contact Anndy Lian
Blockchain, Digital Disruption, Business Strategy
Ashley Galina Dudarenok
ChoZan
Contact Ashley Galina Dudarenok
Marketing, Digital Disruption, Business Strategy
Praveen Singh
CyberPWN Technologies
Contact Praveen Singh
National Security, Privacy, Cybersecurity
Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Ericsson
Contact Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Emerging Technology, IoT, HealthTech
Samiran Ghosh
unblox Solutions
Contact Samiran Ghosh
Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technology, Blockchain
Arthur Carmazzi
Directive Communication International (Asia) PTE LTD
Contact Arthur Carmazzi
Culture, Mental Health, Change Management
Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Contact Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz
Robotics, Generative AI, AI
Robin Tommy
Tata Consultancy Services
Contact Robin Tommy
AR/VR, EdTech, Sustainability
Gokul Alex
KPMG India
Contact Gokul Alex
Open Innovation, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
The Digital Speaker
Contact Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Metaverse, Blockchain, NFT
Sanghamitra Dhar
Contact Sanghamitra Dhar
NFT, SportsTech, Metaverse
Dr. Mazlan Abbas
FAVORIOT
Contact Dr. Mazlan Abbas
IoT, Innovation, Smart Cities
Dr Stacey Ashley
Stacey Ashley
Contact Dr Stacey Ashley
Change Management, Coaching, Management
Roger Smith
Care MIT
Contact Roger Smith
Education, IT Operations, Security
Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout
Innovation Solution Lab
Contact Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout
Open Innovation, Mergers and Acquisitions, PropTech
Keith Keller
Global Social Media Coaching
Contact Keith Keller
Social, Marketing
Pradeepta Mishra
Data Safeguard Inc.
Contact Pradeepta Mishra
Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Construction
Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali [MSc, LLB, LLM, Ph.D.]
Cyber Law Consulting (Advocates & Atorneys)
Contact Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali [MSc, LLB, LLM, Ph.D.]
Legal and IP, Privacy, International Relations
Luke Jamieson
www.LukeJamieson.live
Contact Luke Jamieson
Design, Future of Work, SportsTech
EUR ING. Ts. Sukor Zainal CEng FIMarEST CMarEng
EFTECH ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Contact EUR ING. Ts. Sukor Zainal CEng FIMarEST CMarEng
Engineering, Data Center, Project Management
Sameer Paradkar
NTT Data
Contact Sameer Paradkar
Data Center, Design Thinking, Open Innovation
Avdhesh Kumbhar
Global Business Hub
Contact Avdhesh Kumbhar
Startups, Sales, Public Relations
Friska Wirya
Fresh by Friska
Contact Friska Wirya
Change Management, Personal Branding, Careers
Marie-Claire Ross
Trustologie
Contact Marie-Claire Ross
Health and Safety, Management, IT Leadership
Aarron Spinley
Field Bell Institute
Contact Aarron Spinley
Marketing, Customer Experience, Lean Startup
Steve Tunstall
Contact Steve Tunstall
Apoorv Durga, Ph.D.
Real Story Group
Contact Apoorv Durga, Ph.D.
Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation
Richard Turrin
Contact Richard Turrin
FinTech, Construction, Blockchain
Rahul Sasi
CloudSEK
Contact Rahul Sasi
Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Big Data
Aditya Khullar
Adani Digital Labs
Contact Aditya Khullar
Privacy, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
Navin Manaswi
WoWExp
Contact Navin Manaswi
AR/VR, Retail, Startups
Sally Foley-Lewis
Sally Foley-Lewis
Contact Sally Foley-Lewis
Coaching, Management, Leadership
Chirag Kapadia
TACTPRO CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
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PropTech, InsurTech, Finance
Vishal Bhandari
Software Solutions
Contact Vishal Bhandari
Design, IT Operations, IT Strategy
DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM
Ram Ratna Group
Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM
Procurement, Supply Chain, ERP
Ratan Jyoti
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Privacy, Blockchain, Cybersecurity
Siobhán (Shiv-awn) McHale
DuluxGroup
Contact Siobhán (Shiv-awn) McHale
HR, Future of Work, Culture
Mayur Joshi
Riskpro Management Consulting Private Limited
Contact Mayur Joshi
Risk Management, EdTech, SportsTech
Sandeep Nath
RENEWALism
Contact Sandeep Nath
Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Future of Work
Dr Ram Kumar G, PhD
Volvo Group
Contact Dr Ram Kumar G, PhD
Risk Management, Privacy, Cybersecurity
Khairul Anwar
DT LEADERSHIP
Contact Khairul Anwar
PropTech, Design Thinking, Open Innovation
Chenthil Eswaran
Aspire Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
Contact Chenthil Eswaran
PropTech, ERP, CRM
Dr. Ken Ip
Asia MarTech Society
Contact Dr. Ken Ip
Big Data, Generative AI, AI
SHARAT CHANDRA
EmpowerEdge Ventures
Contact SHARAT CHANDRA
GovTech, Blockchain, FinTech
Chris Luxford
The ASPIRE! Group, LLC
Contact Chris Luxford
Sales, Customer Experience, Leadership
Rajesh Dhuddu
PwC
Contact Rajesh Dhuddu
Blockchain, Telecom, Cryptocurrency
Yaroth Chhay
ACLEDA Bank Plc.
Contact Yaroth Chhay
Security, Recruiting, Privacy
Monica Jasuja
Contact Monica Jasuja
Product Management, FinTech, Finance
Adj. Professor Jason Lau
Crypto.com
Contact Adj. Professor Jason Lau
Privacy, Cryptocurrency, FinTech
Santhakumaran Atmalingam ACXS
CX Expert Asia
Contact Santhakumaran Atmalingam ACXS
Customer Loyalty, Design Thinking, Healthcare
Adjunct Professor Dr Louise Mahler CSP
Federation University Australia
Contact Adjunct Professor Dr Louise Mahler CSP
Personal Branding, Sales, Diversity and Inclusion
Bobby Varanasi
Matryzel Consulting, Inc
Contact Bobby Varanasi
Future of Work, Quantum Computing, Digital Disruption
Vijay Raghunathan
Fluffy Muffins
Contact Vijay Raghunathan
Digital Twins, Agentic AI, Generative AI
Biren Parekh
CRISIL Limited
Contact Biren Parekh
FinTech, Project Management, EdTech
Murad Salman Mirza
Multiple Global Publications
Contact Murad Salman Mirza
HR, Culture, Agile
Anish Lalchandani (He/Him)
Anish Lalchandani
HR, Future of Work, Leadership
Nivarti Jayaram
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Contact Nivarti Jayaram
Agile, DevOps, Culture
Bhavana BP
LET ME LISTEN
Contact Bhavana BP
Recruiting, Education, Mental Health
Aditya Mukherjee
Synchrony
Contact Aditya Mukherjee
Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Predictive Analytics
Donald Allen
dacybersecurity.com
Contact Donald Allen
Marketing, Cybersecurity, EdTech
Gihan Perera
Contact Gihan Perera
Digital Disruption, Change Management, Leadership
Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin
Taylor’s University
Contact Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin
EdTech, Education, AR/VR
Danielle Stein Fairhurst
Plum Solutions
Contact Danielle Stein Fairhurst
Analytics, Management
Sameer Dhanrajani
AIQRATE advisory & cosulting
Contact Sameer Dhanrajani
Analytics, AI, Business Strategy
Neeraja Ganesh
Freelancer
Contact Neeraja Ganesh
Engineering, Education, Diversity and Inclusion
Govardhana Miriyala Kannaiah
Contact Govardhana Miriyala Kannaiah
Cloud, Startups, Digital Transformation
Gerardus Blokdyk
Contact Gerardus Blokdyk
FinTech, Innovation
Sandeep Raut
Going Digital
Contact Sandeep Raut
Big Data, SportsTech, Analytics
Gordon Donovan
SAP
Contact Gordon Donovan
Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance
Prabhu Pathak
Contact Prabhu Pathak
Entrepreneurship, Management
Rejo Francis
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Contact Rejo Francis
COVID19, Digital Disruption, Business Continuity
Saurabh Gupta
Frogo
Contact Saurabh Gupta
Big Data, Product Management, Mental Health
Irshad Saifi
Contact Irshad Saifi
Project Management, Cybersecurity
Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)
Brane Enterprises Ltd
Contact Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)
Analytics, Predictive Analytics, HealthTech
Akanksha Sharma
STL – Sterlite Technologies Limited
Contact Akanksha Sharma
CSR, Ecosystems, Sustainability
Venkatesh Rajamani
tryScrum
Contact Venkatesh Rajamani
Agile, Design, Careers
Alan Mihalic SCCISP CISM CISSP ISSAP ISSMP
IoT Security Institute
Contact Alan Mihalic SCCISP CISM CISSP ISSAP ISSMP
Smart Cities, IoT, Security
Shaweta Berry
Mahanadaya Universal Consultancy Private Limited
Contact Shaweta Berry
IoT, CSR, Public Relations
Shilpa Dureja Puri Shilpa Dureja Puri Marketing, Digital Transformation, Leadership
Rajashree Rao
Techutzpah
Contact Rajashree Rao
5G, Drones, IoT
Lidija Stankovikj
Krea University
Contact Lidija Stankovikj
Renewable Energy, Culture, Predictive Analytics
Arvind Sharma
Contact Arvind Sharma
Mark Cameron
W3.Digital
5G, Telecom, Emerging Technology
Geetha Ramamoorthi
KBR, Inc.
Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Twins
Heather Hansen
Global Speech Academy Pte Ltd
Contact Heather Hansen
Diversity and Inclusion, International Relations, Culture
TUSHAR DEOCHAKKE
Contact TUSHAR DEOCHAKKE
SportsTech, Culture, Management
Gill Walker
Opsis
Contact Gill Walker
CRM, Data Center, ERP

 

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Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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