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Five South Korean crypto exchanges have been forced to update their terms and conditions to accept liability for potential hacks and service issues. origin »
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An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims.
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
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There is a new tool in the fight against hacks as Korea Telecom (KT) has unveiled a new blockchain-based 5G network that masks the IP addresses of IoT device users, reported on April 16, 2019. Unhackable Technology has brought the world many great gifts such as better communication and the fast sharing of information.
2019-4-17 20:00 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi.
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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The North Korean government may be behind several of the cryptocurrency market's largest hacks. Read about their involvement here. The post Cryptojacking, Hacks, and Scams: N.Korea Is Ramping up Cyber Attacks appeared first on CoinCentral.
2018-11-6 22:29 | |
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Although there have been over $882 million cryptocurrencies stolen from online exchanges since 2017, Lazarus, a North Korean, state-sponsored group is responsible for the majority of stolen tokens. According to an article published by The Next Web on October 19, 2018, the Lazarus Group took over $571 million cryptocurrencies and will continue to do so in the future.
2018-10-22 15:00 | |
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North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges.
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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North Korean Lazarus Hacking Group Thrashes Crypto Exchanges You may not have heard of them, but reports claim that the North Korea-based Lazarus hacker consortium is responsible for some of the crypto industry’s most-damaging hacks in the past 12 months.
2018-10-19 22:26 | |
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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 plays an important role in the cryptocurrency world. Ever since China lost its dominant position, South Korea has become of the Asia’s biggest Bitcoin and altcoin trading hubs. That success comes with potential issues, as numerous exchanges have been hacked in the process.
2018-10-8 20:00 | |
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The South Korean National Police Agency has produced a report of all hacking incidents of crypto exchanges and wallets in the country during the past three years. According to local media, there were seven hacking cases of crypto exchanges and 158 cases of wallet hacks, 91 of which happened this year.
2018-10-8 21:05 | |
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Cryptocurrency fraud and crime is rife in South Korea. This year alone with have seen countless reports of fraud and hacks taking place within the country in instances that could have otherwise been stopped with adequate regulation.
2018-7-27 00:30 | |
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On 25th July, South Korean officials made it clear that the country’s governing bodies must come together to enforce cryptocurrency regulations. This comes in the wake of major hacks that has threatened to destabilize the financial markets as well as dissuade people from adopting cryptocurrencies on a larger scale. South Korea is making a steady progress […]
2018-7-27 23:34 | |
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An executive at the Financial Services Commission has called on politicians to pass a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges "as soon as possible."
2018-7-26 19:00 | |
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The government of South Korea and local financial authorities are planning to pass the country’s first crypto and blockchain legislation as early as possible, to legitimize and strictly oversee the local cryptocurrency industry.
2018-7-26 09:30 | |
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In a bid to improve the security level and general standards of cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, after a series of hacks and heists rattled the local cryptospace, the Korean Blockchain Association (KBA) formulated a set of stringent guidelines that would govern exchanges and crypto-related projects in the state.
2018-7-17 20:00 | |
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The South Korean government has been criticized for not doing enough to help prevent hacking at cryptocurrency exchanges. Data obtained by the regulators show that three crypto exchanges were hacked, with damage of almost $1 billion, after having gone through an inspection by the government.
2018-7-11 22:20 | |
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While a new crypto classification system has been created, another government agency is conducting an on-site inspection of crypto exchanges following multiple hacks. In addition, the Bank of Korea has released a report with its view on using crypto as a means of payment.
2018-7-9 09:46 | |
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The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) had released a new regulatory framework and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.
2018-7-1 14:49 | |
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Bithumb, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange are no strangers to being hacked. With this in mind, they have developed quite the approach for dealing with the hacks, so I guess in this respect, at least they are now quite experienced in dealing with their customers best interests in the wake of such events.
2018-7-1 11:00 | |
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Koreans have been up in arms on social media ever since two popular South Korean crypto exchanges were hacked only weeks a part from each other.
2018-6-26 20:35 | |
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Is it me, or has ‘South Korea’ become a byword for ‘poor cryptocurrency exchange security’? It seems that of late, cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea are surrounded by security issues that are seeing very large-scale hacks take place, hacks that have allowed for the theft of tens of millions of USD worth of crypto-assets.
2018-6-26 16:30 | |
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The Korean Blockchain Association thought it was offering a win-win scenario to insurers when it previously held a briefing session to select a preferred carrier. It was offering insurance companies a package that included numerous exchanges while using that group to negotiate the best plan for its members, but due to the cost of recent hacks on.
2018-6-26 13:00 | |
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Due to recent security breaches and thefts among some large-scale cryptocurrency exchange platforms, the need for exchange insurance is booming. Many insurance companies, however, are hesitant to take the risk — citing their distrust in current security measures.
2018-6-26 03:00 | |
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Exchange hacks are becoming the new normal. Just two weeks after Conrail’s $37. 2 million hack, it was time for Bithumb’s $31 million hack, with the difference being that Bithumb is the world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency exchange based on CoinMarketCap data, far larger than Coinrail.
2018-6-24 23:00 | |
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Despite recent exchange hacks, the blockchain industry continues to thrive in countries worldwide. On June 21, 2018, the South Korean government announced intent to invest over $200 million into blockchain initiatives by 2022.
2018-6-23 15:00 | |
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Yesterday, we saw news of another hack of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, the hack, resulted in the theft of over $30 Million. Just over a week ago, we also saw a similar scale hack take hold of (another South Korean cryptocurrency exchange) Coinrail, this time, we saw theft in excess of $40 Million.
2018-6-22 13:30 | |
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Regulation Following the alleged hacks of South Korean crypto exchanges, the government has formally launched an investigation into the cause of the hacks. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Government’s Response The South Korean government announced on Wednesday, June 20, that it has formally launched an investigation into the cause of the alleged security
2018-6-22 09:11 | |
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Following the alleged hacks of South Korean crypto exchanges, the government has formally launched an investigation into the cause of the hacks. The authorities will also perform security checks on all crypto exchanges’ systems.
2018-6-22 06:20 | |
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Regulation Following multiple hack reports, the South Korean government explains how it will strengthen the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. A bill has already been submitted which imposes multiple new obligations on crypto exchanges.
2018-6-21 07:04 | |
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Following multiple hack reports, the South Korean government explains how it will strengthen the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. A bill has already been submitted which imposes multiple new obligations on crypto exchanges.
2018-6-21 06:10 | |
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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.