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South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.
2026-1-20 15:17 | |
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While the crypto space sees remarkable rallies as Bitcoin targets the $97,530 resistance, the situation was different among WEMIX holders. South Korea’s top 5 exchanges, under DAXA (Digital Asset Exchange Alliance), announced they would halt trading of the Wemade blockchain gaming native coin from June 2, 2025.
2025-5-3 17:32 | |
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Coinspeaker South Korea to Sanction Multiple Crypto Exchanges for Operating Illegally South Korean financial authorities will reportedly start sanctions against a list of overseas crypto exchanges for operating without proper licensing.
2025-3-24 12:28 | |
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South Korea's financial authorities will review 600 cryptocurrencies on local exchanges, enforcing new standards starting July 19. The post South Korea to Reevaluate 600 Crypto Listings on Local Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-6-17 06:50 | |
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The guidelines directed exchanges to allocate at least 3 billion won or an equivalent of 30% of their daily average deposits as reserves. The legislation also empowers authorities to impose penThe post South Korean crypto exchanges prepare for $2.
2023-8-28 16:00 | |
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The revenue of the two largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, UPBit and Bithumb, fell more than 50%. Demand for cryptocurrencies in the country has recently fallen sharply.
2020-3-26 16:16 | |
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Smaller crypto exchanges in South Korea are offering some customers "beehive accounts," which manage traders' money via the exchanges’ own corporate bank accounts, masking users' identities.
2019-6-22 23:44 | |
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The government of South Korea considers necessary to exclude cryptocurrency exchanges from the category of legal entities with tax privileges. The reason is insufficient added value of such business.
2018-7-31 14:41 | |
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From now on the cryptocurrency exchanges of South Korea form a new industry named “Cryptocurrency Exchange and Brokerage” able to operate at a large capacity with full government support. The post South Korea Admits Crypto Exchanges Being Regulated Financial Institutions appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-7-7 20:52 | |
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From now on the cryptocurrency exchanges of South Korea form a new industry named “Cryptocurrency Exchange and Brokerage” able to operate at a large capacity with full government support. The post Off ‘Communications Vendors’: South Korea Admits Crypto Exchanges Being Regulated Financial Institutions appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-7-6 20:52 | |
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South Korea has moved to recognize cryptocurrency exchanges as legal entities in their own right for the first time, cementing their position in the local economy. Unveiling ‘Cryptoasset Exchanges And Brokerages’ As local news outlet The B-Chain reports, new “classification” of Blockchain-related industries means exchanges are now considered “cryptoasset exchanges and brokerages.
2018-7-5 15:00 | |
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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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Insurance companies in South Korea are not very forthcoming in providing insurance for crypto exchanges in the country. Despite being the nation with the most prolific cryptocurrency users, exchanges and thriving digital assets business, insurance companies in South Korea are wary of providing coverage for Crypto Exchanges.
2018-6-26 19:06 | |
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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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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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Despite the recent hack on Bithumb, in which over $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies was culminated by the hackers, Brian Kelly and Charlie Lee remain ‘bullish’ on Bitcoin. This week, the South Korean exchange, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb was hacked which led to the theft of $31 million virtual currency’s.
2018-6-24 22:30 | |
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With such a terrible track record, why would anyone still work with crypto exchanges? That is where crypto exchanges come in, and they are especially valuable to day traders. Crypto exchanges also take care of storing your money, much like a bank would.
2018-6-24 17:36 | |
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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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This week, leading South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb experienced a major hack, while Mt Gox, the most notorious exchange to be hacked in bitcoin history, is also back in the news.
2018-6-24 20:05 | |
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Exchanges South Korean exchange Bithumb has lowered its theft estimate from the original amount after undergoing some of the recovery process. The exchange promises to fully repay customers using its own fund even though its insurance is unlikely to cover the loss.
2018-6-23 04:05 | |
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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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One of the busiest virtual coin exchanges in the world, Bithumb, was hacked on Tuesday 19th June and coins worth over $30 million were stolen. All activities on the platform have been temporarily suspended, and there is no news of service renewal yet.
2018-6-22 00:46 | |
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South Korea's Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange said Thursday that it may be able to reduce the losses arising from a major hack earlier this week.
2018-6-21 16:46 | |
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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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Hackers have reportedly made away with cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from Bithumb, South Korea's leading exchange, according to reports from a blog update. The exchange states that due to the hack, deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended until further notice.
2018-6-20 20:25 | |
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$30 million worth of undisclosed cryptocurrencies has been stolen from Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea by trading volume. As it was officially announced the Seoul-based crypto exchange Bithumb had become a victim of a hack and had lost $30 million worth of undisclosed cryptocurrencies. Currently, Bithumb is considered to be
2018-6-20 13:47 | |
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Bithumb, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea by trading volume, is halting deposit and withdrawal services after hackers stole 35 billion won ($31 million) from the platform. The company said in an announcement today that the hack happened between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning local time. Although Bithumb has yet to
2018-6-20 13:29 | |
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Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea by trading volume, confirmed a hack of $31 million worth of cryptos on its platform today.
2018-6-20 05:01 | |
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Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea by trading volume, confirmed a hack of $31 million worth of cryptos on its platform today.
2018-6-20 05:01 | |
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Exchanges South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail has unveiled its plan to resume service despite surrounding controversies. The exchange reportedly removed a key part of its terms of service right before it was allegedly hacked, arousing suspicions.
2018-6-20 21:31 | |
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Regulation As the South Korean government steps up its anti-money laundering (AML) oversight, major crypto exchanges in the country are voluntarily complying while banks are reportedly failing to meet the guidelines for compliance.
2018-6-18 10:37 | |
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As the South Korean government steps up its anti-money laundering (AML) oversight, major crypto exchanges in the country are voluntarily complying while banks are reportedly failing to meet the guidelines for compliance.
2018-6-18 08:40 | |
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It’s been a turbulent time for the cryptocurrency markets, so now is a good time to reflect on how and why we got here in the first place. First, an op ed makes the ideological case for Bitcoin.
2018-6-16 04:35 | |
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The recent announcement that Bittrex will allow investors to buy digital coins with the U. S. dollar is the latest in a string of crypto trading trends to move West from Asia.
2018-6-15 17:38 | |
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The South Korean government is reportedly seeking to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under the direct supervision of the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. This is the first time a government agency has said it will oversee crypto exchanges.
2018-6-15 06:36 | |
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The South Korean government is reportedly seeking to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under the direct supervision of the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. This will obligate crypto exchanges to follow anti-money laundering directives like banks do.
2018-6-15 03:50 | |
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As China cracked down on crypto exchanges and South Korea threatened to do the same, Japan stood out as a crypto-friendly nation. In 2017, Japan declared Bitcoin to be a legal form of payment and now has 16 licensed cryptocurrency exchanges.
2018-6-14 10:57 | |
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In the latest update to the largest South Korean crypto stealing scandal valued at $37.28 million, media has unearthed evidence that banks had detected suspicious behavior at local exchanges. South Korea major trading center In terms of volume and number of exchanges, South Korean, is by far one of the largest trading centers of cryptocurrency […] The post South Korean banks suspected Coinrail transactions months before in Feb appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2018-6-14 16:25 | |
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A major South Korean exchange, Upbit, has paid six people for reporting fraudulent crypto-related schemes. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Upbit Paid Users for Reporting Fraud One of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, the Kakao Corp-backed Upbit, has paid six individuals for reporting fraudulent crypto-related schemes. The exchange implemented a bounty system in
2018-6-12 05:26 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail reported a hack on its website during the early morning hours of June 10, 2018. The thieves allegedly made off with over $40 million worth of altcoins and assorted tokens.
2018-6-12 23:18 | |
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CryptoQuant warns Bitcoin’s UTXOs-in-loss have re-entered the 27–30% “decision zone.” BTC trades near $76K as a sustained move above 30% could deepen losses.
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reached unicorn status after securing $70 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The milestone reflects growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracking and compliance tools.
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The Seoul Southern District Court sentenced crypto firm CEO Jong-hwan Lee to three years in prison for manipulating the ACE token price. The post South Korea Sentences Crypto Firm Executive to 3-Year Jail Just Before Corporate Regulations appeared first on Coinspeaker.
The Incognito Market founder has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, with five years of supervised release, for illicit activities involving cryptocurrency. The post Incognito Market Founder Bags 30-Year Jail Term for Crypto Darknet Operation appeared first on Coinspeaker.
Virtuals Protocol has introduced a 60-day trial framework that changes how early crypto projects launch while VIRTUAL token is up almost 3%. The post Virtuals Protocol Debuts 60-Day Trial for Founders, VIRTUAL Shows Signs of Life appeared first on Coinspeaker.
CoinShares's weekly note shows US$1.7bn of outflows, flipping YTD to a US$1bn net outflow and cutting AuM by US$73bn since Oct 2025.