Report: Cryptocurrency Spot ETFs Do More Harm than Good to the Korean Economy

The South Korean financial research institution stated in its latest report that the introduction of cryptocurrency spot ETFs could bring more trouble to the country's economy rather than benefits. The Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) said in a report last Sunday that allowing such products might lead to side effects, such as inefficient resource allocation, increased risks related to cryptocurrencies in financial markets, and weakened financial stability. Crypto ETFs may cause a large amount of cash flow from local financial markets to be intercepted by the crypto market, resulting in reduced investment in local industries. This could make local financial markets more susceptible to crises in the crypto industry, thereby increasing investors' distrust towards the market and regulatory authorities.