2026-01-20 01:24:34

South Korea's National Assembly has just greenlit fresh legislation for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, marking a significant policy shift toward blockchain-based securities. The new framework requires all tokenized RWAs to be officially registered through the country's central securities depository, establishing clear operational guidelines.

This move signals institutional-grade standards entering the tokenization space. Instead of regulatory ambiguity, projects now have defined pathways for compliance and legal recognition. It's the kind of structural clarity that typically attracts institutional capital and enables mainstream adoption.

The RWA sector continues gaining traction globally. With major economies gradually building regulatory frameworks, we're witnessing the transition from blockchain experimentation to institutional-ready infrastructure. South Korea's approach—combining innovation support with registration oversight—sets a practical precedent for how developed markets can balance growth with governance.

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ChainChef

· 5h ago

finally someone's letting the ingredients marinate properly instead of just throwing them in raw... korea's cooking up the right recipe here with actual registration frameworks, not this half-baked protocol mess we've been seasoning with regulatory soup for years

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MetaverseLandlord

· 5h ago

South Korea is really serious this time. The Central Securities Depository is strictly controlling the asset on-chain process. RWA is finally no longer just on paper; with a clear institutional framework, organizations dare to take action. It still depends on whether South Korea can truly implement it effectively; otherwise, it will just become a paper tiger. Chuangji brothers are once again figuring out how to comply, but this might actually help filter out truly reliable projects. The approach South Korea is paving the way with actually serves as a reference for other countries. Balancing innovation and regulation has to be done this way.

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DevChive

· 5h ago

This move by Korea is quite something; it's finally not just hype anymore.

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DaoTherapy

· 5h ago

South Korea's move is really aggressive, directly registering RWA with official documentation. Wait, can the Central Securities Depository system truly be implemented, or is it just another "policy drama"? Finally, someone has clarified the compliance pathway. The days of projects being able to navigate freely are probably coming to an end. 完善制度框架确实会吸引大量资金，但我更想知道散户是否还有机会上车。 This truly marks the transition of the crypto industry from wild growth to the "working class" era. The question is whether the registration threshold will be so high that most projects can't afford to participate... Korea hasn't explicitly mentioned compliance costs, but it feels like there will still be some surprises down the line.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 6h ago

Ha, Korea has finally solidified the RWA matter. Compared to those who just shout slogans, at least they are taking real action. --- Institutional capital fears this kind of ambiguity the most. Now that there is a registration pathway, the machinery can truly start running. --- Honestly, this is the real deal, unlike some chains that are just hyping themselves up all day. --- Wait, has the central securities custody added costs again? How much will project parties have to spend to go through this process... --- After being hyped for so long, RWA is finally taken seriously by a country, but the yield from tokenization is probably going to be suppressed. --- Another country has understood the rules. Next month, we’ll see how Europe responds. --- This is the institutional dividend. Clear rules can actually attract real money to flow in. What do those who said "regulation will kill innovation" say now?

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