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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
Gary Gensler gets grilled on Capitol Hill as crypto looms large on national political agendas from Cuba to South Korea. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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
Amid the looming regulatory deadline in South Korea, a major crypto exchange is closing up shop in the country. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
South Korean crypto exchange Gopax has told users if it can’t resolve its banking difficulties before a looming regulatory deadline it will need to shut down. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The ruling party is planning to attempt a postponement of the crypto tax laws but the Finance Minister is not for turning. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
“In a situation where the relevant taxation infrastructure is not sufficiently established, the deferral of taxation on virtual assets is not an option, but an inevitable situation,” said Noh Woong-rae. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A new regulatory overhaul could put 40 out of 60 exchanges out of business in South Korea after the firms are expected to fail to meet the conditions that are being proposed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). This action might also affect holders of locally used “kimchi” coins, that won’t be able to trade … Read more
Failure to meet South Korean regulators’ new requirements is expected to wipe out tens of crypto exchange operators. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have reached agreements with Korean banks to maintain the issuance of real-name accounts, media reports revealed. The deals, although not yet permanent, will allow the trading platforms to register with financial authorities before the Sept. 24 compliance deadline. Bithumb, Coinone and Korbit Maintain Partnerships With Korean Banks Banks have … Read more