6 in 10 Koreans seek to hold more digital assets: KCCI survey

About six in 10 Koreans are ready to boost their investments in digital assets, buoyed by a government drive to transform the country into a cryptocurrencies and blockchain innovation leader, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), more than 57 percent of 2,259 respondents said they plan to increase their investments in digital assets. About 27 percent said they would maintain their current holdings, while just 14.5 percent said they would reduce their digital assets. Among those looking to invest more, 28 percent cited enhanced legal and institutional frameworks as reason for optimism. Other positive factors included the U.S. government’s pro-crypto stance (22.6 percent), delays in taxing digital assets (20.4 percent), weak returns from non-crypto investments (17.5 percent) and a lack of alternative investment opportunities (10.4 percent. Nearly 80 percent said reinvigorating the cryptocurrency and digital asset markets will have a positive impact on the Korean economy. More than a quarter said the crypto industry will fosteWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times