South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand. Go to Source
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South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks
Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase. Go to Source
World’s 3rd largest public pension fund buys $34M MicroStrategy shares
South Korea’s public pension fund has just upped its crypto exposure further, buying tens of thousands of shares in MicroStrategy. Go to Source
Montenegrin court delays Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea
The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States. Go to Source
Bitcoin Premium Climbs to 6% in South Korea Amid Market Turbulence
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:11 p.m. EDT, bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar stood at $54,709 per unit, reflecting a 3.41% decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Concurrently, in South Korea, the price of bitcoin was $57,027 per coin, representing a 4.23% premium. According to data from cryptoquant.com, the South Korean premium has seen an … Read more
Market Mayhem: Bitcoin Crashes Below $59K, $223M in Liquidations as South Korea’s Premium Spikes
The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $59,000 threshold on Sunday, hitting a low of $58,080 per unit. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin’s value has decreased by 3.5% against the U.S. dollar, and it has dropped 13% over the week. Bitcoin Slides Below $59K At 1:24 p.m. EDT on Sunday, bitcoin dropped to … Read more
South Korea’s FSC Nominee Says Past Crypto Chaos Calls for Strong Investor Protection
Kim Byoung-hwan, the nominee for head of South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), expressed caution about corporations holding bank accounts for cryptocurrency transactions. Speaking at a parliamentary session on Monday, Kim, a former vice finance minister, emphasized: “Taking into consideration the chaos we have experienced in the virtual asset market in … Read more
New Virtual Asset Protection Act Takes Effect in South Korea
South Korea’s Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users went into effect on July 19, 2024, aiming to protect users and ensure market stability. Initially revised in 2021 to mandate virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register and adhere to anti-money laundering regulations, it became evident that further measures were necessary to combat unfair … Read more
South Korea Considers Deferring Crypto Taxation Until 2028
The ruling party of South Korea is, once again, considering the postponement of the enactment of crypto-specific taxes, as this could influence public opinion towards the government. The party aims to implement these taxation rules by 2028, citing a lack of necessary regulations and institutional infrastructure as the primary reasons for this measure. South Korea … Read more
South Korea’s ruling party proposes to delay crypto tax to 2028
If the new proposal is approved, implementing the crypto gains tax in the country will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule. Go to Source
