📰 Panic Hits Japan and South Korea Markets: Can Crypto Become the Big Winner?
🗓️ Jul 17 2026 12:20 UTC - BeInCrypto
In Brief
The Kospi entered a technical bear market after dropping 20% from the record high it reached during last month.
The Nikkei 225 slid again on Friday,
➤ Japan and South Korea's stock markets (Nikkei 225 and Kospi) are experiencing significant downturns, entering technical bear markets and corrections due to unwinding AI trades and high leverage.
➤ Concurrently, both governments are advancing regulatory frameworks for digital assets: Japan reclassifies crypto as financial products, enabling potential ETFs, while South Korea recognizes digital assets as national wealth.
➤ This regulatory shift, occurring amidst economic instability, could potentially accelerate crypto adoption by providing legal clarity and paving the way for institutional investment, though investor preference for safety remains a factor.
#japan #southkorea #crypto #financialproducts #digitalassets #bearmarket #nikkei225 #kospi #aitrade #regulation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptorank-panic-hits-japan-and-south-korea-markets-can-crypto-become-the-big-winner-2412392259
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