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South Korea Moves Closer to Approving Corporate Crypto Accounts

South Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC) has taken a cautious approach to enabling corporate cryptocurrency trading accounts, deferring a decision for further discussion. The stance was outlined during the second Virtual Asset Committee meeting on January 15, as reported by the Korea Times. FSC Vice Chairman Kim So-young stated that

January 15, 2025 2 mins read

South Korea’s FSC Dismisses National Bitcoin Reserve Proposal

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has rejected plans to create a national Bitcoin reserve. The decision comes as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pushes pro-crypto policies. FSC Chairman Kim Byung-hwan expressed caution, prioritizing investor protection over rapid adoption. 📢JUST IN: SOUTH KOREA'S FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION (FSC) DROPS PLANS TO ESTABLISH

November 25, 2024 2 mins read

Taiwan Set to Launch Crypto Custody Trial with Banks

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) plans to trail the custody services of open digital assets. Three domestic banks have taken the initiative to participate in the trial program, which is set to kick off in the first quarter of 2025.  These banks are expected to provide storage solutions for the

October 9, 2024 1 min read

Taiwan FSC Unveils New AML Regulations for Crypto Firms

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has unveiled a comprehensive set of anti-money laundering (AML) rules. These rules specifically target cryptocurrency firms and are set to be enforced by 2025. The new regulations aim to bring order to the growing digital asset market. They require virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Taiwan Allows Professional Investors to Access Foreign Virtual Asset ETFs

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced a new initiative allowing professional investors to invest in foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via a re-entrustment method. This decision, detailed in a press release on Monday, aims to diversify investment options and enhance the re-entrustment business of the nation’s securities firms.

September 30, 2024 2 mins read

South Korea Regulator FSS Plans Inspection on Crypto Exchanges

The global crypto regulatory sector has shown a spike in activity in 2024. Leading nations such as the US and UK announced new regulatory plans while on the other hand, Eastern countries also made advancements. Presently, in the past day, South Korea’s regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) announced

September 3, 2024 2 mins read

South Korea FSC Announces Supervisory Fees For Crypto Exchanges

The cryptocurrency sector in South Korea encountered a revised version of the FSC’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act. This revised version included a charge of supervisory fees for leading crypto exchanges such as Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone and GOPAX. The exchanges are required to pay a regulatory fee of 300 million

August 1, 2024 2 mins read

Taiwan FSC Introduces New Regulations for Crypto VASPs

New regulations are being introduced by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to further safeguard crypto investors. The Commission has released industry standards for virtual asset service providers (VASP) operating in Taiwan on September 26. These recommendations outline the FSC’s essential principles for regulating the crypto market in Taiwan. Separating exchange

September 28, 2023 1 min read

South Korea FSC Has announced Deadline for Over 60 Crypto Exchange

South Korea FSC has set a deadline for over 60 crypto exchanges. Crypto exchanges need to partner with south Korean local banks Only four exchanges have registered and partnered with a local bank. South Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced a deadline for more than 60 foreign and local

September 17, 2021 2 mins read

South Korea’s FSC Has Shut Down 11 Local Exchanges

South Korea is one of the major countries where the majority of people are involved in the cryptocurrency industry. Many countries around the world are working hard to regulate and reform the crypto space. South Korea announced its regulations on 578 cryptocurrencies last month. Overall, many country regulators are conducting

August 3, 2021 2 mins read
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