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Montenegro deports former Terraform Labs CFO to South Korea amid fraud allegations
Do Kwon and Han Chang-joon were arrested last March for attempting to travel with fake documents.
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Crime
Hacked crypto funds falls 98% YoY to $1.9 billion as US leads attacks: Report
Hacken reports blockchain security sees significant progress with a dramatic reduction in crypto hack losses in 2023.
Regulation
Hong Kong sets deadline for crypto exchange licensing applications or face shutdown
Hong Kong has licensed only two crypto trading platforms for traders in its region.
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Hacks
Singapore issues warning on rising ‘crypto drainer’ phishing scams
Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer reported that these drainers stole $10 million in the past week.
Privacy
Hong Kong authorities investigating Worldcoin over data privacy concerns
According to the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, there are concerns that Worldcoin is in "contravention" of regulatory requirements related to data collection and storage.
Crypto
Harvest leads the charge with Hong Kong spot Bitcoin ETF application: Report
Hong Kong has received its first application for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the region.
ETF
Bitcoin ETFs expected to launch in Hong Kong by mid-2024
Multiple firms are looking to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs within the coming months now that Hong Kong has softened its stance toward the industry.
Culture
China’s underground crypto market thrives despite harsh trading ban: WSJ
Chinese crypto traders flout ban through VPNs, social media, and clandestine meetups, maintaining an $86 billion underground market.
Regulation
South Korea presidential office hints at domestic spot Bitcoin ETF amid regional uncertainty
Other countries in Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong are having a mixed reaction to the launch of spot ETFs.
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Regulation
South Korea looks to crackdown on crypto mixers via new regulations
Exchanges
Indians are turning to local exchanges amid clampdown on foreign platforms
Regulation
South Korea’s FSC warns against brokerage of foreign Bitcoin ETFs
Regulation