South Korea’s Ministry of Justice forms task force to damper crypto crimes

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has launched a special task force to combat the increasing prevalence of crypto crimes, signaling a major crackdown on fraud and market manipulation. South Korea is intensifying efforts to clamp down on market manipulation and…

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

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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.

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U.S. Will Appeal Do Kwon's Extradition to South Korea: Report

The U.S. will appeal the ruling of a Montenegro Court to hand Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea, according to Bloomberg.

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Crypto reform takes a back seat in South Korea amid regulatory uncertainty, no BTC ETF plans in sight

South Korea’s People Power Party has decided to delay its intentions to relax cryptocurrency regulations indefinitely.  This shift includes halting the initiative to lift the prohibition on domestic spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move initially anticipated by market watchers.…

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NFT and Bitcoin ETF Discussions Between South Korea and SEC

South Korea to discuss NFTs and spot Bitcoin ETFs with U.S. SEC, potentially reshaping South Korea's virtual asset regulations. The post NFT and Bitcoin ETF Discussions Between South Korea and SEC appeared first on NFT News Today.

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Chiliz (CHZ) signs strategic deal with South Korea premier league to enrich fan engagement

A landmark development unifying blockchain tech and sports saw the Chiliz (CHZ) network signing a multi-year collaboration with South Korea’s K-League – a professional football league in the country.

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Prosecutor says Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea would best serve Terraform Labs’ victims: Report

The former Terraform Labs CEO could face 40 years in jail in South Korea, the country where he committed most of his crimes, according to local authorities.

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XRP is the leading altcoin in South Korea, report reveals

XRP is now the most traded coin in South Korea in 2023, according to reports from the South Korean analytical provider firm, Kaiko. The coin’s performance can be attributed to the expected positive outcome in the ongoing SEC vs. Ripple…

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Ripple: Here's How XRP Might Benefit From South Korea's Incoming Regulatory Guidelines

XRP might benefit from South Korea's regulatory clarity

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South Korea issues guidance on security tokens, details inside

South Korea’s financial regulator has issued a set of guidelines outlining which types of digital assets will be considered and regulated as securities in the country. By amending its ElectroThe post South Korea issues guidance on security tokens, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea Issues Guidelines on Security Tokens Ahead of New Regulation

Coinspeaker South Korea Issues Guidelines on Security Tokens Ahead of New Regulation The government of South Korea is very open to crypto as an asset class. South Korea Issues Guidelines on Security Tokens Ahead of New Regulation

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South Korea contemplates control over crypto listings after...

South Korean authorities contemplate the outcome of new bill around listing of cryptocurrencies  However, South Korean regulators were divided on the idea  As per a local news report from The post South Korea contemplates control over crypto listings after... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea is getting serious on crypto securities- Here's how

South Korea is making a statement as it is making its stance on the cryptocurrency world crystal clear. As of 6 September, the country's top financial regulator revealed plans to launch a distinct digThe post South Korea is getting serious on crypto securities- Here's how appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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What Do We Know About The Crypto.com Expansion Into South Korea

Crypto. com is one of the world’s fastest growing digital asset trading platform. It has recently spoken about its acquisitions in South Korea which would help in Crypto. com’s South Korea expansion plan.

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South Korea ramps up crypto investigations and regulations

South Korea announced Digital Assets Committee, launched an investigation and met with Asia-Pacific financial authorities.

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South Korea Toughens Up Security In Response To Terra’s Crash

According to Local media accounts, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has moved to standardize risk assessment for virtual assets, the FSS reported these details during the “Enactment of the Digital Asset Framework Act and Emergency Inspection of Coin Market Investor Protection Measures” conference.

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Terra Market Collapse and Tax Liabilities Could Force South Korea to Rethink Regulations

South Korea's National Assembly and the government are reportedly considering stricter crypto legislation following an emergency probe into the Terra market collapse. The post Terra Market Collapse and Tax Liabilities Could Force South Korea to Rethink Regulations appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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South Korean Crypto Exchange CEO Arrested for Spying for North Korea

South Korean executive has been arrested for helping North Korea obtain sensitive military information

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South Korea Elects Bitcoin-Friendly President — Here Is What He Plans To Do

On Thursday, March 10, Yoon Suk-yeol, the leader of South Korea’s largest opposition party clinched victory, becoming the president-elect after scooping roughly 49% of the votes using among other campaign strategies, a platform that appealed to crypto enthusiasts.

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LABEL Foundation debuts on top digital asset exchange in South Korea

LABEL Foundation recently gained authorization from one of South Korea's main exchanges and a listing position with KRW (South Korean currency), the advancement has immediately followed after Clesson The post LABEL Foundation debuts on top digital asset exchange in South Korea appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea: Bitcoin investigations to ascertain household holdings

2021 was a year of change in South Korea as the administration announced several legislations in the crypto-space. And now, at the start of 2022, a new announcement from the National Statistical OfficThe post South Korea: Bitcoin investigations to ascertain household holdings appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto politics heats up with upcoming presidential elections 2022 in South Korea 

2021 was a year of political turmoil for crypto businesses in South Korea. After several regulatory shakeups, the country is finally ready to tax digital assets from 2023. With that, South Korea isThe post Crypto politics heats up with upcoming presidential elections 2022 in South Korea  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Dogecoin Killer Shiba Inu Launching in South Korea

Shiba Inu is now available for trading in South Korea, which is known for its stringent regulations

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South Korea: Are recent crypto-regulations paving the way for Upbit's dominance

With the dust clearing after a great deal of regulatory rumbling and chaos, crypto-investors in South Korea now have a better idea of where they may need to go in order to continue trading. HoweverThe post South Korea: Are recent crypto-regulations paving the way for Upbit's dominance appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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No deferral on taxation law, South Korea to tax crypto gains 2022 onwards

As the laws are getting stricter in South Korea, tax filings in the country will also include crypto earnings from 1 January 2022, as per local reports. Earlier, South Korean authorities were mulling The post No deferral on taxation law, South Korea to tax crypto gains 2022 onwards appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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60 Crypto Exchanges to Be Suspended in South Korea

South Korea is continuing cryptocurrency trading crackdown

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South Korea postpones proposed crypto-taxation policy to next year

South Korea is a curious case study. While for many it has been a country fairly conducive to the crypto-community, recent regulatory steps seemed to suggest otherwise. Consider this - A while backThe post South Korea postpones proposed crypto-taxation policy to next year appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea's 'big four' crypto-exchanges secure real-name account deal

Bithumb, Coinone, and Korbit, three of South Korea's most-prominent crypto-exchanges, have finally met the country's regulatory conditions and reached deals with banks before the 24 September deadlineThe post South Korea's 'big four' crypto-exchanges secure real-name account deal appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea: Crypto-bank decries lack of 'clear authoritative interpretation'

The Special Provisions Act is set to come into effect from 25 September in South Korea and this has left many exchanges panicking. Popular crypto-banking platform Sandbank is one of them, with the firThe post South Korea: Crypto-bank decries lack of 'clear authoritative interpretation' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea: Bithumb's latest severance of ties casts shadow on recent regulations

Crypto-regulations recently introduced in South Korea have created a slew of problems for companies in the space. Following numerous major steps taken by Bithumb to comply with the regulatory requiremThe post South Korea: Bithumb's latest severance of ties casts shadow on recent regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea: Here's the dilemma exchanges are facing

Although the government tried to regulate the space, new rules have added to the woes of the crypto businesses in South Korea. As per the latest updates, South Korean banks were avoiding extending theThe post South Korea: Here's the dilemma exchanges are facing appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea’s FSC Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency With Cross Trading Ban

Crypto regulation is gaining traction by the day, and the latest is in the Asian nation South Korea. ‘Bicycling’ Creates ‘Conflict Of Interest’ The top regulatory body of the South Korean financial market, the Financial Services Commission, is bringing to an end the practice of ‘bicycling' by crypto exchange operators, per reports from a local […] The post South Korea’s FSC Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency With Cross Trading Ban first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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South Korea: FSC tasked with crypto-compliance as 20% crypto-tax plans move ahead

The government of South Korea is planning to impose a 20% tax on gains from cryptocurrency transactions. The plan is to impose this law starting next year, with the same reiterated by the government oThe post South Korea: FSC tasked with crypto-compliance as 20% crypto-tax plans move ahead appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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South Korea Set to Launch CBDC Pilot Platform

South Korea has made significant progress towards development of its digital currency.

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Report all crypto transactions or face 5-year jail term in South Korea

Strict reporting rules for crypto businesses in South Korea are set to come into effect, with existing firms given six months to comply or face stiff penalties.

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Is South Korea Returning?

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South Korea fast tracks 20% tax on Bitcoin and crypto profits to 2022

After much back and forth, South Korea appears to have finally set a hard date for the dawn of cryptocurrency taxation.

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Token-Driven Karaoke Platform Gets a Boost in South Korea as Pandemic Hits Over 2,100 Singing Rooms

Coronavirus-driven lockdowns and social distancing limits affect people’s way of entertaining themselves, such as going to karaoke. In South Korea, that activity is too popular, and despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the crypto industry is trying to capitalize on it.

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South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said Wednesday it has finalized a legal amendment relating to cryptocurrency taxes.

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South Korean Highways Will Have Blockchain-Powered Toll Payments

One of the biggest commercial banks in South Korea has partnered with the Korea Expressway Corporation for a blockchain-based toll system.

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South Korea to Charge 20% Tax on Bitcoin Profits Under New Law

South Korea will now tax profits made from buying and selling of cryptocurrency at 20% after the government agreed to the decision on Wednesday. The decision was reached after months of debate. According to a taxation policy amendment notice released July 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said income from digital assets below 2.

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South Korea Brings Blockchain to Healthcare, but That’s Just the Start

Healthcare is among the first industries in South Korea to receive the benefits of data management and storage on blockchains.

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South Korea to Tax Crypto Trading Like Real Estate

Three months on from the pro-crypto government regulation and South Korea is moving to impose taxes on cryptocurrency trading. After a tumultuous two-year period, South Korea’s crypto scene is starting to see some positive sentiment from the authorities.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Reclaims $9,000 Level, Aims Higher on South Korea News

Now that Bitcoin has broken above $9,000, news from South Korea on officially approving crypto trading is pushing it higher with the market turning bullish

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South Korea Joins the Series of Traders Fair Events

Coinspeaker South Korea Joins the Series of Traders Fair EventsSeries of worldwide financial events is coming to South Korea.South Korea Joins the Series of Traders Fair Events

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South Korea joins the series of Traders Fair events

A series of worldwide financial events is coming to South Korea. It is becoming a new country in a series of financial events for traders and investors. Traders Fair South Korea is going to take place at Grand Ambassador Seoul in South Korea on September 20, 2019, gathering the best trading experts, companies, money brokers […] The post South Korea joins the series of Traders Fair events appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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FB to bid goodbye to ‘Libra’? Trademark issues ensue in South Korea

Seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel for Facebook as more problems brew for its cryptocurrency Libra. With the cryptocurrency already facing regulatory scrutiny across the globe, it has reportedly fallen into another pit as trademark issues emerge in South Korea, according to local media.

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The Potential of STOs in South Korea

Since ICOs were banned by the government in South Korea, some companies have turned their eyes to other countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Bibraltar, Malta, Hong Kong, Estonia, the Cayman Islands, and the Virgin Islands, to conduct ICOs.

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Official: U.S. SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Verdicts Will Determine South Korea’s Crypto Attitude

South Korea Waits On SEC Rulings The race for the launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been an onerous one. Since the first proposal was plopped on the desk of American regulators, hopefuls and.

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