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Task Force to Expedite Review of South Korean Virtual Asset Bills
South Korea’s top financial regulator has assigned a task force to “expedite the review process of bills on virtual assets,” said its chairman Kim Joo-hyun. The post Task Force to Expedite Review of South Korean Virtual Asset Bills appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-8-12 18:00
South Korean Banker Allegedly Embezzles $1.1M to Invest in Bitcoin
An employee at South Korea’s BNK Busan Bank allegedly embezzled 1.48 billion won ($1.1 million) of clients’ funds to invest in Bitcoin. The post South Korean Banker Allegedly Embezzles $1.1M to Invest in Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-8-2 19:00
South Korean Presidential Candidate to Accept Crypto Donations for Campaign
The Democratic Party of Korea is looking to spread its wings in the crypto space by accepting crypto donations and supporting NFTs in the gaming industry. The post South Korean Presidential Candidate to Accept Crypto Donations for Campaign appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-1-3 20:00
South Korea’s Finance Ministry Pushes Crypto Tax to 2023
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a bill pushing the planned tax on crypto capital gains until 2023, according to the country’s finance ministry. The post South Korea’s Finance Ministry Pushes Crypto Tax to 2023 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-30 16:04
South Korean Banks Report 100% Increase in Crypto Transaction Fees in Q2
Despite the fluctuation in the global cryptocurrency market, South Korean banks are reporting a staggering increase in transaction fees. The post South Korean Banks Report 100% Increase in Crypto Transaction Fees in Q2 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-11 22:39
‘Being Inclusive Is a Lot About Access,’ Says Hifi Finance CEO
BeinCrypto spoke to Doug Leonard, CEO of HiFi Finance, about the platform and picking up audiences where you find them, such as in South Korea. The post ‘Being Inclusive Is a Lot About Access,’ Says Hifi Finance CEO appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-7 18:00
Korean Authorities Requesting List of Delisted Altcoins From Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Services Commission of South Korea has asked crypto exchanges to provide a list of recently delisted altcoins to conduct a market assessment and understand the nature of the risk. The post Korean Authorities Requesting List of Delisted Altcoins From Crypto Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-17 11:39
Korean Crypto Exchange Employees Could Face Heavy Fines for Trading
Reports are emerging that the government in South Korea is mulling a proposal to fine employees of cryptocurrency exchanges for trading in digital assets. The post Korean Crypto Exchange Employees Could Face Heavy Fines for Trading appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-7 12:09
South Korea’s First Regulated Crypto Exchange Could Launch in Q3
South Korea has asked exchanges to comply with regulatory requests. Should the exchanges complete the process in June, the country’s first regulated exchange could launch in Q3 2021. The post South Korea’s First Regulated Crypto Exchange Could Launch in Q3 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-31 10:45
South Korean Company Crypto Holdings Pass 10 Billion Won
Local media outlets report that several well-known South Korean companies are holding cryptocurrencies as intangible assets, demonstrating the growth of the market. The post South Korean Company Crypto Holdings Pass 10 Billion Won appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-10 10:51
Bank of Korea CBDC Experiments Planned for Second Half of 2021
The Bank of Korea will conduct simulation experiments for its CBDC in the second half of 2021, according to information on its official site. This marks yet another country ramping up its efforts to test and launch a CBDC. дальше »
2021-4-28 08:50
Korean Financial Authority Launches Crypto Investigation on Employee Investments
The Korean Financial Services Commission, South Korea’s financial regulator, has launched an internal investigation relating to crypto investments by employees. Local media outlet Yonhap News reported on April 26 that the FSC will receive reports on the investment status of employees until May 7. дальше »
2021-4-26 12:01
South Korea Cracking Down on Illegal Crypto Transactions
This follows a meeting on Monday wherein authorities planned to eliminate the use of crypto for money laundering and other financial crimes. These authorities include the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the Ministry of Justice, the National Police Agency, and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. дальше »
2021-4-19 14:35
FATF Cryptocurrency Guidance Revisions Raise Privacy Concerns
The analysis began by going over the FATF document. In brief, it noted that it’s an update to earlier drafts released in prior years. The FATF issued the first guidance in 2015, which had similarities to that of American regulator FinCEN. дальше »
2021-3-23 11:10
Morgan Stanley Allegedly Bids on Bithumb Ownership Stake
Local media outlets Asiae and Naver first reported that the negotiations are with Bithumb shareholder Bident. The company owns around a 10. 3% stake in the exchange. In addition, an anonymous source referred to as a “high-ranking official of Bithumb Holdings” confirmed, “Morgan Stanley participated in the Bithumb acquisition deal. дальше »
2021-3-19 12:43
South Korean Moms Are Taking the Lead in Buying Bitcoin Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic
As bitcoin prices keep exchanging hands above the $48k handle as of press time, South Korea notices a particular growing trend in a specific profile of crypto investors. A recent study revealed that a new era of “crypto moms” is emerging across the board in the country. дальше »
2021-3-6 00:00
South Korean Crypto Exchange Cracks Down, Requiring Address Ownership Identity
A Twitter user is now alleging that the South Korean Korbit cryptocurrency exchange is requiring proof of ownership of digital addresses. If a user does not verify the address with their identity, the exchange will withhold the user’s ability to withdraw. дальше »
2021-2-16 18:17
Bithumb CEO Predicts Only Four to Seven South Korean Crypto Exchanges Will Survive New Rules
The CEO of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has made some predictions regarding the upcoming new rules governing the national industry. In fact, the executive believes there will only be between four and seven exchanges surviving the new regulation. дальше »
2021-1-20 11:05
CEO Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to List a Cryptocurrency
A South Korean court has sentenced the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange Coinnest to 18 months in prison. The court also fined him over $61,000, who also was charged for fraud in 2020. Prosecutors Accused Coinnest Executives of Receiving 110 BTC in Bribes According to Fn News, the Supreme Court of Korea determined […] дальше »
2021-1-15 17:00
Major South Korean Bank Shinhan Is Set to Offer Crypto Custody-Related Services
A major commercial bank in South Korea is entering the crypto business by allocating an equity investment in the Korea Digital Asset Trust (KDAC). Shinhan Bank is looking to offer digital asset custody services. дальше »
2021-1-9 02:00
South Korean Politicians Won’t Be Required to Disclose Their Crypto Holdings After Proposals Failed to Pass the National Assembly
South Korean politicians won’t be required to disclose their crypto holdings or crypto-related earnings as no fewer than three cryptocurrency-related bills failed to pass the National Assembly. дальше »
2021-1-6 20:30
South Korea Approves Postponing Crypto Tax Enforcement Until 2022
South Korea’s National Assembly has approved the postponement of the country’s 20% cryptocurrency tax enforcement until early 2022. This conclusion was reached after recent regulatory talks concerning the amendment of several tax laws in the country. дальше »
2020-12-1 13:34
Regulatory Roundup: French Court Considers Bitcoin Money, Cryptocurrencies Legitimized in South Korea, Australia, India
The cryptocurrency sector worldwide saw several historic regulatory events last week. In this roundup, we cover a landmark bitcoin ruling by a French court, South Korea’s first crypto bill, an Australian court’s ruling, Germany’s announcement, and a recent FATF meeting where more than 800 delegates discussed crypto regulations. дальше »
2020-3-10 05:00
Bitcoin Exchanges in South Korea to come Under Direct FSC Regulatory Purview
Reports from media sources in South Korea say the country’s top financial regulator plans to directly oversee the regulation of local Bitcoin exchanges, August 7, 2019. This move likely includes the creation of registration and licensing requirements for South Korean crypto bourses. дальше »
2019-8-8 09:00
Kimchi Premium Returns: Bullish Bitcoin Breakout Imminent?
It appears the “Kimchi Premium” is making an appearance once again in the South Korean bitcoin (BTC) market as the top-ranked cryptocurrency looks set for a bullish 2019. South Korean Market Premium Returns In a tweet published on April 9, 2019, CryptoHamster, a bitcoin analyst evidenced the appearance of elevated BTC prices in South KoreanRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-11 01:00
South Korea: Lawmakers Clamor for Less Stringent Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Policies
A group of South Korean lawmakers have expressed concern over the strict regulatory policies of the Financial Service Commission (FSC) on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector and subsequently called for deregulation. дальше »
2019-4-9 21:00
South Korea: Central Bank Report States CBDCs Could Reduce the Role of Commercial Banks
On March 26, 2019, South Korea’s central bank published 2018 Annual Payment Settlement Report. In the report, the country’s apex bank has given a summary of research it conducted on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »