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29 Crypto Exchanges Survive New Regulation in South Korea, 37 Exchanges Must Shut Down

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The deadline for crypto exchanges and service providers in South Korea to meet requirements to stay open under the new regulation has passed. Twenty-nine cryptocurrency exchanges met the deadline to continue operations but only four of them can offer trading in Korean won. New South Korean Crypto Regulation in Effect The Act on Reporting and … Read more

10 Crypto Exchanges File for Registration With Korean Regulators Ahead of Deadline

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Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have until midnight on Friday to register with financial authorities in order to continue operating legally. Only 10 digital asset trading platforms have already submitted their documents to the Korean anti-money laundering body. Compliance Deadline for New Korean Crypto Regulations Expires Friday Registering with Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is … Read more

Korean Province Seizes Cryptocurrencies From 1,661 Investors for Unpaid Fines

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A South Korean province has seized cryptocurrencies worth over $5 million from 1,661 investors who were more than $12 million in arrears on their fines in total. The seizure followed an investigation of nearly 30,000 companies and individuals as well as their cryptocurrency holdings at four exchanges. Korean Province Confiscates Cryptocurrencies for Unpaid Fines The … Read more

Korean Government Says 28 Crypto Exchanges Have Met Regulatory Requirements to Continue Operations

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The deadline for cryptocurrency exchanges to meet the requirements to continue operations under new crypto regulations in South Korea is rapidly approaching. A total of 28 cryptocurrency exchanges have reportedly been cleared by the regulators to remain open. However, only four crypto exchanges have met the requirements to offer trading in Korean won. 28 Cryptocurrency … Read more