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The former chair was under allegations of $70 million in fraud charges which were said to have occurred during the acquisition of Bithumb. origin »
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Lee Jung-hoon, the former chairman of the crypto exchange Bithumb, was acquitted by a South Korean court on January 3. The post South Korean court finds former Chairman of Bithumb ‘not guilty’ of fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-1-3 17:00 | |
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The sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 20 and could see the former chairman of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb behind bars for a maximum of eight years if found guilty.
2022-10-26 08:55 | |
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As per the South Korean news agency Yonhap, the prosecutors in South Korea are seeking Lee Jung-hoon, the former head of the cryptocurrency trading company Bithumb, to serve up to eight years in jail The post Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb ex-chair could face jail term, here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-10-26 21:00 | |
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Coinspeaker Prosecutors Seek 8-year Jail Term for Owner of Top South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Crypto exchange FTX is reportedly in talks to buy Bithumb. The legal issues connected to its former chairman will, however, hinder any possible sale.
2022-10-25 15:55 | |
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Bithumb is still struggling to find investors due to legal risks associated with its former de facto owner, Lee Jung-hoon
2022-10-25 11:02 | |
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Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration.
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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An investigation conducted by Crypto Exchange Ranks (CER) has alleged that Bithumb, the largest Korean digital currency exchange by volume, has drastically inflated its reported trade volume during the second half of 2018.
2018-12-21 03:00 | |
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Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U. S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture. According to an announcement made on November 1, 2018, officials behind the venture look to trade security tokens within a “compliant marketplace” and within the context of “other applicable regulatory approvals.
2018-11-1 19:06 | |
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Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018.
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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South Korea’s third-largest crypto exchange, Coinone, is reportedly looking to sell part of its chairman’s stake, with Coinbase named as a potential participant in the early talks. According to a Seoul Economic Daily report citing a company representative, Coinone plans…
The one-exchange-one-bank model is not a legal requirement but is widely followed. A government study found the setup limits access for small crypto exchanges. Large platforms dominate Korean won-based trading due to better liquidity.
Only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store. Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share. Some traders may shift towards DeFi and non-custodial wallets.
South Korean regulators plan to lift a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments as the country continues to warm up to the digital asset space. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has reportedly crafted new guidelines for listed corporations and professional…
Most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes. The action coincides with reports of a potential majority acquisition by Mirae Asset. The case reinforces stricter regulatory expectations across South Korea’s crypto sector.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is working to consolidate several lawmaker proposals into a revised digital asset bill.
According to reports, Mirae Asset Group is in advanced talks to buy Korbit, South Korea’s long-running crypto exchange, in a deal valued at about 100 billion to 140 billion won — roughly $70 million to $100 million.