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Seoul Police Seized South Korean’s Largest Crypto Exchange Bithumb

Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. It reportedly raided by Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Intelligent Crime Investigation Unit, for a $25 million token sale on its platform. As per the report, the raid was connected to the Chairman of the Board at Bithumb Korea and Bithumb Holdings Lee

September 2, 2020 1 min read

South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinbit Seized for $84 M in Wash Trade Allegations

South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinbit seized by police for allegedly making false transactions to obtain 100 billion won ($84m). As per the report from Seoul Shinmun, South Korea’s oldest newspaper, police accused Coinbit Owner Choi Mo and other managers for handling multiple accounts, controlling cryptocurrency prices, and raising transaction volume.

August 29, 2020 2 mins read