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Binance re-enters South Korea acquiring Gopax crypto exchange
Binance, the largest provider of digital asset trading platforms, has bought a majority share in the ailing South Korean crypto exchange Gopax, entering a sector it left two years ago. Large stake agreement’s terms are not made public The chief… дальше »
2023-2-3 15:46
Binance re-enters South Korea with GOPAX exchange
With the new capital, Binance plans to enable customer withdrawals and interest payments for Gopax’s yield product GoFi.
дальше »2023-2-4 13:31
Bithumb ex-chair arrested in South Korea
Kang Jong-hyun, the de facto proprietor of the local cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, has been reportedly arrested by South Korean prosecutors for alleged stock manipulation and embezzlement. дальше »
2023-2-2 14:55
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice to enforce crypto tracking system in H1 2023
The Ministry of Justice in South Korea has announced the primer of a 'virtual currency tracking system' to curb money laundering and recovery of proceeds of crime. дальше »
2023-1-29 17:12
Huobi Korea seeks to split from parent company, change its name: Report
Chairman Cho Kook-bong will also take over a majority of shares previously held by co-founder Leon Li.
дальше »2023-1-10 20:53
Bithumb former chair Lee Jung-Hoon acquitted in the first instance
The former chair was under allegations of $70 million in fraud charges which were said to have occurred during the acquisition of Bithumb. дальше »
2023-1-4 10:23
New year, same old troubles — The FTX saga continues in 2023: Law Decoded, Dec. 26-Jan. 2
Having been granted the opportunity to enjoy Christmas and the New Year with his family, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has very few reasons for optimism in 2023. дальше »
2023-1-4 00:00
South Korea City Drops Exchange Partners In A Surprising Turn Of Events
South Korea’s crypto-crazed city, Busan, announced its steering committee for building its flagship digital asset exchange. However, in a surprising turn of events, it has dropped third-party crypto exchanges that had earlier partnered with the city on the initiative. дальше »
2022-12-21 06:00
South Korea release guidelines to reduce crime in the metaverse
South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has released a new set of ethical guidelines to reduce crime on the Metaverse. дальше »
2022-11-30 12:38
South Korea to urge separation of user deposits and exchange assets
South Korea has issued a proposal to demand Bitcoin and crypto exchange companies to officially separate customers’ crypto assets and deposits, reports from Bitcoin Archive. The announcement was issued on Tuesday, 22nd November. дальше »
2022-11-23 07:00
The nightmare continues for Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX — Law Decoded, Nov. 14-21
The founder of FTX provoked the withdrawal of his legal team and now faces the possibility of extradition to the United States.
дальше »2022-11-22 23:00
South Korea probing native tokens of crypto exchanges
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) sent requests to all crypto exchanges domiciled in the country to submit records of self-issued tokens. дальше »
2022-11-21 14:13
Korean crypto exchange GOPAX halts Genesis-backed DeFi amid FTX crisis
South Korean crypto exchange GOPAX has announced suspending principal and interest payments in its DeFi service GOFi, which brokers products from global crypto lender Genesis Global Capital. дальше »
2022-11-18 14:01
South Korean regulators aim to toughen crypto fraud punishments
The legislation, separate from the upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act, may came into force already in 2023.
дальше »2022-11-1 12:55
Stablecoins have a new name in Great Britain: Law Decoded, Oct. 24–31
From El Salvador and Lugano’s collaboration to yet another lawsuit against Do Kwon, this is what the last week in regulation looked like. дальше »
2022-11-1 00:15
Binance Expands Its Global Law Enforcement Training Program in Response To Rising Demand
Binance is delighted to report the full unveiling of its Global Law Enforcement Training Program. The initiative, the first of its kind in the industry on a global scale, is intended to support the conviction of criminals who misuse virtual… дальше »
2022-9-28 14:55
Report: Korean authorities orders freeze of $67M of Bitcoin tied to Do Kwon
The latest discovery in the long-drawn Terra ecosystem saga contradicts many of Do Kwon’s early claims.
дальше »2022-9-27 16:34
Terra founder Do Kwon says he’s ‘making zero effort to hide’
Law enforcement are looking for Do Kwon, who is allegedly no longer in Singapore.… The post Terra founder Do Kwon says he’s ‘making zero effort to hide’ appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-9-27 00:40
Tax Evasion: South Korean Government Seize Over $184 Million in Crypto
South Korea’s National Tax Service has combined forces with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and other agencies as well as local government authorities, to seize over $184 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins from alleged tax evaders in… дальше »
2022-9-22 14:30
South Korean authorities arrest 16 individuals connected to $2B crypto forex transactions: Report
More than $283 million of the $2 billion in crypto transactions were reportedly facilitated through illegal remittance agencies.
дальше »2022-9-1 23:15
After Binance, FTX Signs Agreement With The S.Korean City Of Busan To Launch Crypto Exchange
South Korean port city Busan has forged a partnership with Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX to help the city develop a local cryptocurrency exchange and boost blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2022-8-31 23:03
Samsung Working on South Korean Crypto Exchange
Samsung’s securities company and other traditional brokerages plan to launch a crypto exchange next year. Samsung, Others Pursue Crypto Exchange Samsung and several others could launch a crypto exchange. According... дальше »
2022-8-23 01:13
South Korea’s AML Watchdog Goes After 16 Crypto Exchanges Operating Without Registration
South Korea’s anti-money laundering authority is taking action against over a dozen crypto exchanges from overseas that have been doing business in the country without proper registration. дальше »
2022-8-19 19:57
South Korea to block 16 unregistered foreign crypto exchanges
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported 16 foreign crypto exchanges to investigative agencies for violating the Specific Financial Information Act, news1 reported on August 18. дальше »
2022-8-19 17:00
GameFi and crypto ‘natural fit’ for game publishers: KBW 2022
Korean experts believe that crypto would play a major role in the gaming ecosystem, and within the next three years, the majority of games might have an in-game crypto economy. дальше »
2022-8-10 12:17
Crypto.com expands in South Korea following key acquisitions
Crypto.com has obtained two licences in South Korea after acquiring two startups in the… The post Crypto.com expands in South Korea following key acquisitions appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-8-8 11:21
FTX Rumored to Be in Talks to Purchase South Korean Exchange Bithumb
FTX is rumored to be in talks with South Korean exchange Bithumb over a possible acquisition. The post FTX Rumored to Be in Talks to Purchase South Korean Exchange Bithumb appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-7-23 18:50
South Korea Delays Crypto Tax Until 2025
South Korean authorities have yet again postponed imposing crypto tax until 2025, mentioned in the official announcement. This new proposal aligns with the new President Yoon Suk-yeol’s view, which is of the opinion that crypto taxation is secondary. дальше »
2022-7-23 07:00
Upbit operator eyes ambitious Web 3 growth with 10,000 jobs
South Korean fintech giant Dunamu, the firm behind cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has announced an… The post Upbit operator eyes ambitious Web 3 growth with 10,000 jobs appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-7-13 20:10
Korea and US agree to share investigation data on Terra
The two nations have agreed to share their investigation data on the ongoing crypto-related cases including Terra.
дальше »2022-7-7 13:27
South Korea’s top exchanges seek to prevent another Terra-like crash
The top five crypto exchanges in South Korea have decided to form a consultative body that will prevent a situation similar to the Terra crash from happening again, according to South Korean news outlet YNA. дальше »
2022-6-14 21:30
Korean watchdog begins risk assessment of crypto as Terra 2.0 passes vote
While the FSS' standardization effort is still in its early stages, it is expected that once a legal framework for virtual assets has been established, a uniform evaluation system will be put in place. дальше »
2022-5-26 15:27
South Korean police request exchanges freeze LFG related funds
Police in South Korea contacted the country’s leading exchanges to freeze any funds linked to the embattled Luna Foundation Guard. дальше »
2022-5-25 05:31
Do Kwon summoned to parliamentary hearing following UST and LUNA crash
Rep. Yoon Chang-Hyeon noted that Korean exchanges each reacted differently to the crash and he wanted to invite both Do Kwon and the exchanges involved to learn more details. дальше »
2022-5-18 14:25
South Korea Plans Crypto Legislation By 2024, Leaked Report
In a move that will see South Korea become even more crypto-friendly, President Yoon has announced his intention to establish a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry by 2024. With this new legislation in place and increasing demand for cryptocurrency services across all areas of commerce, it seems likely they can pull off another […] дальше »
2022-5-14 00:00
South Korea Postpones Crypto Taxations; Repeals 2017 ICO Ban
South Korea’s incumbent president Yoon Suk-yeol has decided to delay the crypto taxation by reportedly wanting to adopt a different regulatory framework. President-elect Yoon is quite firm on remaining crypto-friendly as he might lift the ban on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) that was imposed in 2017. дальше »
2022-5-7 04:00
South Korea’s 4 Biggest Crypto Exchanges Slam The Door On Russian Users
Several of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges have allegedly joined the increasing list of global sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime by barring the country’s IP addresses. дальше »
2022-3-6 12:13
Metaverse Heralded As The Future Of The Internet Witnesses Sexual Misconduct
Metaverse is a simulated virtual reality that functions with the help of virtual reality and also augmented reality. This space was created to focus on socialization by primarily mimicking user interaction from the real world. дальше »
2022-1-29 06:00
South Korea’s Central Bank Completes Phase One of CBDC Pilot
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has announced the successful completion of the first phase of its two-phase central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The BOK has hinted that the second phase of the digital won trial is ongoing and is expected to end in June this year, according to a Yonhap report on January 24,Read More дальше »
2022-1-25 22:00
South Korean Aiming to Become a Metaverse Superpower by 2026
Recently, the ministry of science in South Korea unveiled its ambitious plans to develop a vast metaverse market and establish the country as the 5th biggest metaverse market by 2026. South Korea Eyeing to Become a Metaverse Superpower Metaverse was all the rage in 2021 and the narrative is showing no signs of fizzling outRead More дальше »
2022-1-22 18:00
South Korean Crypto Exchanges To Follow Coinone in Banning Unverified Wallets
On December 29th, South Korean-based crypto exchange Coinone announced plans to ban all unverified 3rd party wallet addresses. According to several reports, this is to comply with government and FATF guidelines. дальше »
2022-1-1 22:00
South Korea pushes ambitious crypto tax to 2023
South Korea’s crypto tax plans appear to have hit a snag as the country’s National Assembly has passed a bill pushing the implementation of the tax bill into 2023. South Korea’s crypto tax bill get 2023 date In one of CryptoSlate’s previous reports, it was stated that the country had proposed to impose a 20% […] The post South Korea pushes ambitious crypto tax to 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-12-2 11:00
South Korea Financial Services Commission Says NFTs Are Taxable
According to the FSC’s vice chairman’s speech in the National Assembly on Nov. 22, 2021, South Korea will tax select NFTs. The FSC’s VC said that the tax plan would begin on Jan. 1, 2022. The move is somewhat controversial, as it seems to be a turnaround from the Financial Minister’s stance on the ‘safety’Read More дальше »
2021-11-24 00:00
South Korean lawmakers push back against controversial “know-the-sender” rule
If passed, more stringent reporting requirements would apply to domestic and international transactions, which some say would damage the growth of the industry. дальше »
2021-11-17 09:05
Korean Lawmakers Aiming to Pushback Crypto Tax Regulation Implementation
South Korean lawmakers from the opposition People Power Party (PPP) are formulating a bill aimed at postponing the January 1, 2022 implementation of the 20-25 percent crypto tax law in the nation to 2023. дальше »
2021-10-12 23:00
South Korean crypto tax to come into effect in 2022, as planned
The agreement reached last week means that the effective date for taxing cryptocurrencies remains… The post South Korean crypto tax to come into effect in 2022, as planned appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-10-2 15:04
Korea’s 29 crypto exchanges now face regulatory scrutiny after meeting deadline
Following their failure to meet the new Crypto Regulations in South Korea, 37 crypto exchanges are billed for total closure. The post Korea’s 29 crypto exchanges now face regulatory scrutiny after meeting deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-9-29 07:00
Just 10 Korean crypto exchanges have registered with the government ahead of deadline
With the clock ticking down on crypto exchanges operating in South Korea, available information on the leading financial regulator’s website shows that only ten of these crypto firms have been able to successfully register with the authorities. дальше »
2021-9-25 10:00
Up to 40 South Korean crypto exchanges face ‘shut down’ – report
Delisting of smaller altcoins and exchange shutdowns could see investors lose more than $2.6… The post Up to 40 South Korean crypto exchanges face ‘shut down’ – report appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-9-13 14:49
24 crypto exchanges in Korea face regulatory death knell
According to a press statement released by South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), over 20 crypto exchanges operating within the Asian country could cease operation as the September 24 deadline for crypto regulation draws near. дальше »