Cryptocurrency mixers or blenders, are infamous for their involvement in money laundering; South Korea is considering regulating them in an effort to curtail illegal financial activity. Concerned about criminal groups’ abuse of crypto mixers, the nation’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is considering potential solutions. Importantly, this action is being taken
A modification to the Credit Finance Act has been suggested by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea, which would significantly limit the use of credit cards for crypto transactions. This is an effort to prevent the possible misappropriation of money and speculative activity. The main goal of the
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has outlined rules for the passage of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. These rules, which are expected to take effect on July 19, 2024, are an attempt to create a trustworthy virtual asset market and a safe environment for consumers. Notable exceptions
On December 4th, South Korean financial authorities issued an update requesting that consumers disclose any unauthorized cryptocurrency exchanges providing services to customers inside the area. The endeavor was a joint effort by the South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA). Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit,
South Korea has solidified its position as a crypto trading hotspot, with local exchanges surpassing global competitors in trading volume. A recent report from DeSpread Research sheds light on the country’s crypto passion, showcasing a strong preference for altcoins and local tokens among Korean investors. According to the report, the
Anoma Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain technology, today unveiled its intentions for the Namada mainnet. Awa Sun Yin, a co-founder of Namada, made the announcement at Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul. With an emphasis on asset-agnostic privacy across several blockchains, Namada functions as a Layer-1 blockchain protocol. Namada’s innovative
KEB Hana Bank, one of the biggest banks in South Korea, has partnered with BitGo Trust Company, a leading crypto custody provider, to begin providing custody services. Yonhap, a South Korean news agency, claimed that KEB Hana Bank and BitGo have reached a strategic business deal to build up digital
Ripple (XRP), the world’s fifth-ranked cryptocurrency, has surpassed the leading altcoin as the most popular cryptocurrency in South Korea. According to the report, crypto traders in South Korea chose XRP as their first preference over other cryptocurrencies. On the other hand, Ripple has experienced a surge of around 2% in
It has been announced that crypto belonging to tax evaders would be confiscated in the city of Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Local news outlet Yonhap reported on August 22 that the Cheongju authority has asked seven cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea to investigate the assets
Polygon Labs, the blockchain company, has entered into a partnership with the South Korean mobile giant SK Telecom. Through the collaboration, the firms aim to develop the Web3 ecosystem and identify potential startups. Moreover, both companies have signed an agreement at SK Telecom’s headquarters in Seoul. The integration with the
