$300M Ripple Fund Highlights South Korea’s Crypto Obsession

Published at 2025-12-14 07:16:07

A newly reported $300 million vehicle focused on private Ripple equity has drawn heavy interest from South Korean investors just as regulators begin to ease restrictions and reopen the domestic crypto market. Local demand appears driven by a mix of yield-seeking behavior, confidence in Ripple’s business prospects after recent legal and regulatory developments, and a broader shift back into regulated crypto exposures rather than spot-only trades.

The fund’s popularity matters because it could deepen Ripple’s ties to a major Asian crypto hub and channel significant capital into projects and partnerships linked to XRP. For traders and platforms, increased institutional-style investment from Korea may boost liquidity and market attention, but outcomes will depend on deal terms and ongoing regulatory clarity—so watch approvals and disclosures closely.

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