Lazarus On The Hunt: How North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Crypto Via LinkedIn

The notorious Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization believed to be backed by North Korea, has emerged with a new attack strategy targeting unsuspecting companies on LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform. дальше »

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Regulatory Drama: Why Crypto.com Postponed Its Big Move Into Korea Days Before Launch

Crypto.com, a global crypto exchange, recently postponed its much-anticipated retail market expansion in South Korea, originally scheduled for April 29. This strategic decision came just six days before the planned launch, and according to the report, this delay is due to the company’s need for more comprehensive engagement with local regulatory bodies. Related Reading: South Korean […] дальше »

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Crypto.com delays South Korea launch amid regulatory hurdles

Crypto. com planned to launch its trading services in South Korea on April 29. The company had acquired OK-BIT and PnLink for regulatory compliance. Despite the temporary halt, the company remains committed to navigating challenges to eventually enter the country. дальше »

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Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators

The Singapore-based exchange is postponing its expansion plans for South Korea, citing the need to communicate with regulators. The post Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto.com Halts Its Launch in South Korea: Details

Crypto.com has postponed its foray into the burgeoning South Korean market due to regulatory issues дальше »

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Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe

The firm maintains the "highest" anti-money laundering standards in the industry, it said in a statement to CoinDesk. дальше »

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Akash Network and BITGTIME surge after Upbit lists tokens

Akash Network and BITGTIME surge after listing on Korea-based Upbit Akash Network (AKT) and Big Time (BIGTIME) are leading the crypto market in gains today amid news of respective tokens listing on the largest exchange in South Korea. дальше »

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Akash Network (AKT) surges 48% following Upbit listing

The native token of Akash Network, AKT, has emerged as the top gainer among the leading 100 assets after South Korea’s leading exchange announced to list the token. AKT is up by 48% in the past 24 hours and is… дальше »

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Aptos partners with Microsoft, Brevan Howard to build institutional platform ‘Aptos Ascend’

Aptos Labs has struck a partnership with multiple mainstream companies as it looks to position the Aptos blockchain for greater DeFi adoption. Aptos partners Microsoft, top firms The collaboration involves tech giant Microsoft, digital assets arm of global macro investment firm Brevan Howard, Korea’s leading AI company SK Telecom and management consulting firm Boston Consulting […] дальше »

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390 Million XRP Unloaded on Major Korean Exchange in Epic Whale Move

Unprecedented whale movement sees staggering 390 million XRP flood into South Korea's Bithumb exchange, here's what it turns out to be дальше »

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XRP Skyrockets 156% in Volume Amid $930 Million Crypto Bloodbath

XRP ranks second most traded asset on South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, after only Bitcoin дальше »

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Montenegro court clears Do Kwon’s extradition, fate in justice minister’s hands

According to South Korean local media outlet YNA, a Montenegro court has again approved the extradition of the embattled Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. This development occurred less than a week after the Supreme Court of Montenegro invalidated a ruling recommending Kwon’s extradition to South Korea. дальше »

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Dogecoin Surpasses Ethereum, XRP, Solana As The Most Traded Coin After Bitcoin

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US Treasury seeks secondary sanctions tool to go after crypto exchanges

The U.S. Treasury is pushing for more authority to tackle the growing misuse of crypto by Iran, Russia, and North Korea. According to a report from Bloomberg, Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo emphasized in written testimony ahead of a Senate hearing… дальше »

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Victory For Do Kwon? Montenegro’s Latest Ruling Reverses Extradition To South Korea

Montenegro, caught in the crossfire of extradition battles between the United States and South Korea, has recently witnessed a significant turn of events in the case of disgraced crypto mogul Do Kwon. дальше »

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Dogecoin Becomes 2nd Largest Traded on Korea's Top Exchange After Bitcoin

Originally created as joke, Dogecoin has defied expectations дальше »

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Do Kwon’s South Korean extradition annulled by Montenegro Supreme Court

Another twist in the extradition saga of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon revealed that the forgery convict will not return to his native South Korea just yet.  дальше »

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Crypto.com to launch services for retail traders in South Korean market

Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com is set to launch services in South Korea, two years after acquiring local crypto exchange OK-BIT. Crypto.com announced in a blog post on Apr. 2 that it’s planning to launch the Crypto.com App in South Korea… дальше »

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Crypto.com to launch retail trading services in South Korea

Crypto.com is launching a crypto trading platform in South Korea after its acquisition of OK-BIT, a local crypto exchange. дальше »

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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Fights Back: Denies Money Laundering and North Korea Conspiracy Charges

Roman Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, is denying charges of money laundering and conspiracy with North Korea. The post Tornado Cash Co-Founder Fights Back: Denies Money Laundering and North Korea Conspiracy Charges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bithumb’s annual revenue down by nearly 60% in 2023, report says

Bithumb disclosed an operating loss of 14.9 billion won ($11 million) in 2023, citing a 58% revenue drop and Q4’s fee-free policy as contibuting factors. South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has revealed an operating loss of 14.9 billion won (~$11… дальше »

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Floki & TokenFi collaborate with World Table Tennis Championship, igniting surge; Investors turn to Milei Moneda

The World Table Tennis Championship is coming up later this year in South Korea, and once again, we have top altcoins listed as collaborators for the event. FLOKI and TokenFi (TOKEN) are getting a huge chance to market their brands to a massive audience, and there’s no telling how far that can take them. Meanwhile, […] дальше »

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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems

Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk. дальше »

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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam

South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »

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Trial against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to begin in NYC in Kwon’s absence

The trial against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon begins in NYC post-prison release. SEC accuses Kwon of fraud over TerraUSD collapse, sparking $40B loss. As the NYC trial unfolds, the US and South Korea are fighting for his extradition. дальше »

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Terraform Labs In The Hot Seat: Trial Begins As Do Kwon’s Final Extradition Decision Looms

Terraform Labs is set to face a high-stakes trial on Monday, grappling with civil fraud allegations linked to the collapse of its TerraUSD stablecoin in 2022. Meanwhile, Terra co-founder Do Kwon remains in Montenegro awaiting the decision on whether he will be extradited to the United States or South Korea to face criminal charges.  Terraform […] дальше »

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OKX Founder Could Be Under Investigation by US Authorities

This rumored investigation adds to Xu's history of controversy, including previous scrutiny from Chinese authorities and OKX's recent regulatory challenges in South Korea and India. The post OKX Founder Could Be Under Investigation by US Authorities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Montenegro’s Supreme Court stalls Do Kwon’s extradition amid legal tussle

Montenegro’s Supreme Court has intervened in Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea, putting the process on hold indefinitely, according to a March 22 translation of the Court notice. The Court said it overturned previous decisions from two lower courts that had greenlit Kwon’s extradition to South Korea because of the Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office’s request. дальше »

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Montenegro’s top prosecutor pushes back against Do Kwon extradition

The Prosecutor General's Office of Montenegro says the decision to deport Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon to South Korea was illegal. дальше »

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Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Postponed by Montenegrin Supreme Court

Montenegro’s Supreme Court placed a pause on Terra founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition from the Balkan country, issuing an order on Friday that overturns earlier decisions from two lower courts to extradite Kwon to his native South Korea. дальше »

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Rumors Swirl As North Korea’s ETH Transfer To BlackRock Via Tornado Cash Sparks Speculation

Amidst growing concerns of illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies, reports have emerged linking North Korean hackers associated with the notorious Lazarus Group to an exploit of Ethereum (ETH) through the virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash. дальше »

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UN Reveals: 50% Of North Korea’s Foreign Earnings From Crypto Attacks And Cyber Heists

In recent findings, an investigation by the United Nations has illuminated the extent to which North Korea has leveraged cyber activities such as crypto hacks to “bolster” its economy and further its weapons development programs. дальше »

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Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition to South Korea has apparently been put on ice following a legal challenge issued Thursday by Montenegro’s top prosecutor. дальше »

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Montenegro To Extradite Terra Creator Do Kwon To South Korea… This Time It’s For Real

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North Korea: Crypto-hacks fuel 50% of country's foreign funds, claims report

Crypto hacks reportedly accounted for 40% of North Korea’s weapons program.  North Korean actors like Lazarus Group prefer laundering through “mixers.” According to South Korea-based The post North Korea: Crypto-hacks fuel 50% of country's foreign funds, claims report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $3B Since 2017, Says UN Security Council: Report

A UN Security Council panel is investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023, for which North Korea may have been responsible, which were valued at more than $750 million. дальше »

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North Korea Has Pocketed $3 Billion from Crypto Hacks, Says United Nations

North Korea's cyberattacks on cryptocurrency firms have netted $3 billion, fueling its weapons of mass destruction program, with the UN highlighting the significant global security threat. The post North Korea Has Pocketed $3 Billion from Crypto Hacks, Says United Nations appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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North Korea gets 50% of foreign earnings due to weak security measures in crypto industry, UN says

A recent United Nations report highlights North Korea’s significant role in cyberattacks, particularly targeting crypto firms amid sanctions enforcement and nuclear concerns. The United Nations Security Council has released a new report, indicating North Korea‘s escalating involvement in cyberattacks, which… дальше »

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Is Lazarus Group the biggest threat to crypto in this bull market? 

Web3 security experts consider North Korea’s Lazarus Group the most prominent and sophisticated threat to the crypto industry in 2024. дальше »

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Do Kwon set for extradition to South Korea after Montenegro court rejects appeal

The Montenegro Appellate Court rejected Do Kwon’s appeal on impending extradition to South Korea. Kwon was arrested last year following the collapse of Terra Luna and its stablecoin UST in 2022. дальше »

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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s appeal, clears way for extradition to South Korea

The Appellate Court of Montenegro has declined Do Kwon’s appeal to halt his extradition to South Korea, according to a March 20 notice. In its ruling, the Court affirmed the High Court’s decision to deport Kwon, the co-founder of now-defunct Terraform Labs, to face criminal charges in South Korea. дальше »

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Montenegro denies Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition appeal 

South Korean authorities inched closer to accosting Do Kwon over Terra’s $60 billion collapse following a March 20 court ruling in Montenegro. дальше »

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Do Kwon Appeal of South Korea Extradition Rejected by Montenegro Court

The U.S. is also seeking Kwon's extradition despite the Montenegrin court's decision to send him to South Korea. дальше »

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Shiba Inu's [SHIB] 7-day peak - Learn this from Korea's affair with memecoins

Thanks to the bull market, memecoins are more popular than ever 10X Research's latest report had interesting observations to make about memecoins and Asian trading hours The memecoin mania iThe post Shiba Inu's [SHIB] 7-day peak - Learn this from Korea's affair with memecoins appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Elliptic: Lazarus Group taps Tornado Cash to launder Heco Bridge, HTX hack proceeds

North Korea’s hacker organization Lazarus is using Tornado Cash again despite U.S. sanctions against the popular cryptocurrency mixer. дальше »

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Montenegro Court Approves Extradition Of Do Kwon To South Korea Instead Of US

A court in Montenegro ruled Thursday that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will be extradited to his native South Korea to face criminal charges regarding the May 2022 multibillion-dollar blow-up of the Terra ecosystem. дальше »

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Kryptoplanet Champions Asia’s Web3 Future with BUIDL Asia and ETH Seoul 2024

Kryptoplanet (formerly known as KryptoSeoul), the leading blockchain community-building team in South Korea, announces the fifth edition of BUIDL Asia Week from 27th to 31st March 2024. This year’s event will unite visionaries, developers, and innovators from across the Web3 space to grow the BUIDL community and strengthen South Korea’s position as a global powerhouse … Continued The post Kryptoplanet Champions Asia’s Web3 Future with BUIDL Asia and ETH Seoul 2024 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How South Korea Plans to Build a Robust Crypto Taxation System

Amid Bitcoin's record highs and increasing crypto investments, South Korea targets 2025 to unveil a system ensuring fair taxation and combating illegal activities in the virtual asset sphere. The post How South Korea Plans to Build a Robust Crypto Taxation System appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Korean tax service mulling new platform to monitor all crypto transactions

Korea’s National Tax Service wants to develop a new management system to monitor crypto transactions and combat illegal activities, targeting completion by 2025. South Korea‘s National Tax Service has initiated preliminary consultations with a consulting firm to develop a new… дальше »

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Bitcoin Surge Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Exceed the Stock Market in South Korea

The KOSPI trading volume recorded 11.4794 trillion won on Mar.8, compared to nearly 12 trillion won on local crypto exchanges on Sunday. дальше »

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