Korea Exchange Chief Pushes for Crypto ETFs to Boost Markets

South Korea must embrace cryptocurrency ETFs now to stay ahead, says the Korea Exchange chairman, calling them a game-changer for market growth and financial innovation. Crypto ETFs Are the Future: Korea Exchange Chairman Pushes for Approval Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, has called for the listing of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South … Read more

Authorities Target First Crypto Pump-and-Dump Under New South Korean Law

South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new crypto regulatory framework. New Crypto Law in Action: Suspect Accused of Rapid Price Manipulation South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on Thursday that they have reported an individual suspected … Read more

Upbit Under Fire: South Korean Regulator Orders Halt on New Users

The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered Upbit to temporarily halt services for new users after finding numerous violations of the Specific Financial Transaction Information Act. South Korean Crypto Industry Watches Upbit Case Closely South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has reportedly ordered Upbit, one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, to halt … Read more