Guy form CoinBureau says Japan and South Korea are laying the groundwork for serious institutional crypto adoption. These policy changes could fuel the next leg of the bull market.
🔍 Japan’s Big Moves:
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Japan is working on cutting crypto taxes from 55% to 20%, while also reclassifying crypto as a financial product instead of a payment method.
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Guy believes this will unlock retail and institutional investment, finally making Japan a competitive crypto hub again.
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USDC was just approved for use, ending the country’s long ban on foreign stablecoins. Guy calls this a huge first step.
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He warns that Japan’s past overregulation pushed investors away, but the current reform wave could reverse that trend.
🇰🇷 South Korea Update:
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Since 2017, institutions weren’t allowed to touch crypto. That’s changing.
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Starting in 2025, institutions can sell crypto, and by the second half of the year, they’ll be allowed to buy as well.
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Guy points out XRP dominates trading in Korea, and once institutional capital flows in, XRP could see a major boost.
🌍 Global Shifts to Watch:
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Thailand legalized USDC and USDT for local exchanges.
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Australia’s election may result in fast-tracked crypto regulation from either party.
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Argentina passed rules for custody, audits, and client protection to welcome serious players.
🧠 Guy’s Opinion:
“We’re finally seeing global regulators catch up. This kind of clarity is what invites real capital. The price might be boring now, but the foundation is being built.”
Takeaway:
Don’t let sideways markets distract you. Guy believes these reforms across Asia-Pacific are setting the stage for the next major crypto rally, even if the headlines haven’t caught up yet.
