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Petition Calls for Korea Crypto Tax Pause, TikTok Jumps Into NFTs

Central and southern Asia is a crypto hotspot. Petition calls for Korea crypto tax pause. TikTok jumps into NFT market. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Upbit to Tighten Restrictions on Non-Verified Customers in South Korea

Restrictions will kick in on Wednesday to meet the country’s anti-money laundering laws.

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E-CNY Chat Wallet to Launch, Korean Illegal Crypto Transactions Surge

China giants team up to offer e-CNY wallet in a chat application. Korea sees a surge in the amount of virtual assets used in illegal foreign transactions. DeFi protocol Compound’s technical woes continue. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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DeFi Benefits From China Ban, Gamevil Increases Coinone Stake

China crypto ban to benefit DeFi space. Gamevil becomes the second-largest shareholder of Korea’s Coinone. Illicit mining operation discovered at Tehran Stock Exchange. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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China Crackdown Legal Concerns, Korea Discusses Virtual Asset Law

Crypto gets a new superstar - Mr. Goxx, the hamster. China's crypto crackdown raises legal concerns. Korea discusses new virtual asset law. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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China Fallout Hits Mining, Korea Digital Custody Competition Heats Up

Alibaba bans sale of crypto mining equipment. Mining rigs seized in Inner Mongolia. Korea’s NH Nonghyup bank jumps into digital custody. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

Hours Before South Korean Registration Deadline, Only 10 Exchanges Have Applied

Virtual asset service providers rush to file their documents before midnight tonight.

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D-Day for Korean Crypto Exchanges, E-CNY Project Speeds Up

D-day for Korean crypto exchanges. An expert says e-CNY can be used for overseas payments. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Venture Capital Names Jump in on NFTs, Crypto Investors Brush Off Evergrande

Well-known venture capital names validate NFT space. Crypto investors brush off Evergrande’s concerns. Korean lawmaker reveals crypto exchange data ahead of the September 24 deadline. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

BitMEX Joins Binance, Bybit in Removing Korean Language Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

South Korean regulators have asked exchanges to register by Friday.

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