South Korea is considering freezing crypto accounts suspected of market manipulation to enhance oversight and protect investors. Learn about the implications and South Korea’s regulatory journey.
South Korea’s Korea Exchange is preparing for the launch of Bitcoin ETFs despite regulatory approvals being stalled, extending trading hours and upgrading digital finance infrastructure.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has uncovered over $200 million in dormant crypto assets across approximately 2.6 million accounts, highlighting the potential for hidden value and the importance of regular account management.
Bithumb launches third annual dormant asset recovery campaign to reclaim $201 million in lost crypto, while Upbit dominates Korean youth in cryptocurrency adoption and usage.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission proposes limiting major shareholders of cryptocurrency exchanges to 15-20% ownership stakes, threatening major deals.
Authorities have dismantled a crypto romance scam syndicate that posed as Elon Musk associates, swindling $1.3 million from victims through a fake SpaceX app, highlighting the need for vigilance in the crypto space.
South Korean retail investors continue to show strong interest in BitMine Immersion Technologies, despite an 80% value collapse, highlighting the unique characteristics of the country’s crypto market.
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit fines Korbit $1.9M for violating anti-money laundering regulations, highlighting the need for stricter compliance in the crypto industry.
South Korea delays the introduction of a stablecoin bill until 2026 due to concerns about issuers, providing an opportunity for the government to create a more robust regulatory framework.
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