Oh Se-jin, chair of DAXA, says the private sector and the government must work together to strengthen competitiveness in digital assets [Tokenomy Korea 2026]

[Financial News] "Now is the time for the private sector and the government, as well as industry and academia, to pool their wisdom to secure competitiveness in the digital asset sector."
Oh Se-jin, chair of DAXA and CEO of Korbit, made the remark in his congratulatory speech at 'Tokenomy Korea 2026' on the 11th. The event was co-hosted by Financial News and DAXA and sponsored by the Blockchain Law Society of Korea.
Oh said, "The institutional foundation for stablecoins has been established, and starting with spot Bitcoin ETFs, global asset managers have incorporated virtual assets into their official portfolios." He added, "Real-world asset tokenization (RWA tokenization) has moved beyond the stage of technical experimentation and has begun to function as a practical tool for capital efficiency in the securities and asset management industries." He also noted, "Most importantly, the center of gravity in the digital asset market is shifting rapidly from individuals to institutions, and that is the starting point for today’s discussion."
He went on to say that South Korea has also reached an important turning point in response to this trend. He explained that the Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users has laid the institutional groundwork for investor protection, while regulatory reforms such as the phased market participation of corporations and institutions, along with discussions on the General Act on Digital Assets, are steadily moving forward.
In the face of rapid changes in the global market, he said, South Korea must now bring together the private sector and the government, as well as industry and academia, to strengthen its competitiveness in digital assets.
DAXA has worked closely with industry, academia, and policymakers to foster a healthy market ecosystem and improve regulatory consistency.
Oh said, "We will continue to do our utmost so that an institution-led digital asset ecosystem can take root as a trustworthy financial infrastructure." He added, "I hope today's 'Tokenomy Korea 2026' will examine the global trend toward institutionalization and help build practical consensus on the digital asset adoption strategies and regulatory direction of Korean financial institutions." He also said, "I am confident that the wisdom and insight of everyone here today will help drive a major turning point for Korea's digital asset industry."
[Special Reporting Team] Team Leader Kim Mi-hee, Senior Reporter Kim Kyung-ah, Deputy Editor Choi Du-seon, Han Young-jun, Ji-yeon Park, Hangeul Bae, and Reporter Im Sang-hyeok
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