South Korea

Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won't Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says
One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn't doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.

South Korea to Support 'Normal' Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support "normal" cryptocurrency trading transactions.

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate
South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges
South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states.

Korean Exchange Halts Trading Over KYC Concerns
South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinpia has halted trading amid concerns it has been unable to comply with new government rules.

South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister
South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade
The South Korea government is investigating the use of cryptocurrency in illegal foreign currency exchange, according to a statement.

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures
South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

South Korea Reveals Deadline for Anonymous Crypto Trading Halt
South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule barring anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

