South Korean crypto companies DAT (Digital Asset Treasuries) are facing a new risk of liquidation under the revised rules of KOSDAQ that come into force on July 1. Several companies that benefited from Bitcoin Holdings are now directly facing the consequences of the new savings rules.
The change will reshape the way Korean markets treat listed players in the crypto treasury going forward.
What New Korean Laws Mean for the DAT Crypto Industry
A Digital Asset Treasury, or DAT, is a publicly traded company that holds cryptocurrencies as an asset on its balance sheet. What does the example show? Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) he pioneered in the United States, and what Metaplanet it has spread throughout Japan’s major markets.
In this way, South Korea has supported the establishment of strict rules of KOSDAQwhich is effective on July 1, 2026. The market capitalization will increase to 200 billion KRW (~$145 million) by the end of 2026 and 300 billion KRW (~$217 million) from January 2027.
Companies that fail to meet the minimum requirement for 30 consecutive trading days face stock status and the risk of being liquidated within 90 days unless they meet the required level for 45 consecutive days.
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The DAT crypto industry startup is sustainable. Many of these companies made huge paper gains through their crypto holdings when Bitcoin soared last year. However, the gains may fall within the size of the new storage areashowing the companies for immediate review.
This change shows compliance with many laws. Korean authorities continue to tighten every aspect of digital assets, starting with the exchange of ownership Stablecoin price changes. In addition, the KOSDAQ reform will now extend this pressure directly to publicly listed companies that have crypto on their balance sheets.
How DAT Crypto Companies Like Bitplanet Are Now
Bitplanet is the most obvious example of South Korea’s emerging crypto sector DAT. The company was created in July 2025 when a consortium led by Asia Strategy and Sora Ventures acquired SGA by KOSDAQ. In addition, Bitplanet currently has 300 BTC and aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC in the long term.
The company’s playbook is based on international experience. CEO Lee Seong-hoon has publicly mentioned that Strategy and Metaplanet are the inspiration behind the Bitplanet model. As a result, the company has positioned itself as Korea’s first cryptocurrency-focused financial vehicle.
Bitplanet is also growing into a working business. The company in the near future MOU with Analpha signed by Nasdaq for delivery Bitcoin mining tools worth about 15 billion won (~ $ 10.8 million) in both Oman and Paraguay. In addition, AI data center plans add a secondary income along with the main business of gathering wealth.
The big question is sustainability. South Korea remains one of the largest crypto markets in the world. However, the path of the mentioned DAT crypto companies now depends on how carefully the regulators work peak July 1 and can be more open than the legal opportunities to follow under the new framework.
A note South Korea’s New Laws Put Cryptocurrency Companies at Risk of Massive Exclusion appeared for the first time BeInCrypto.
