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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal
The court rejected claims of legal issues, with the US emerging as a likely choice for extradition.
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Regulation
South Korean watchdog squashes rumors of corporate crypto roadmap
South Korea's Financial Services Commission dismissed recent crypto roadmap reports and urged caution in speculative interpretations.
Investments
South Korea’s crypto volumes spike as Woori eyes over $300 million Upbit exit
As South Korean politics heat up, Woori's strategic Dunamu sale could reshape the crypto landscape.
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Regulation
South Korean politicians agree to implement 2-year moratorium on crypto taxation
The crypto tax delay marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's regulatory debate amid surging digital asset adoption and economic policy shifts.
Trading
XRP flips Solana market cap, soars to seven-year high fueled by South Korean traders
Ripple's XRP is approaching Tether's USDT stablecoin market cap on surging demand.
People
CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’
CryptoQuant CEO suggests South Korean leadership overhaul is necessary for a more crypto-friendly environment.
Crime
South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin
South Korea's success in reclaiming stolen crypto marks a breakthrough in combatting North Korean cybercrime.
ETF
South Korea bans ETFs tracking crypto-related companies
The prohibition follows a larger ban on crypto ETFs effective since 2017 due to the South Korean's Capital Markets Act.
Exchanges
South Korea investigates Upbit’s KYC violations amid market dominance concerns
Blurred IDs and potential fines loom over South Korea's largest crypto exchange in KYC compliance debacle.
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Crime
South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case
Regulation
South Korea to regulate cross-border crypto trades by 2025
Regulation
South Korea’s crypto exchange closures lock $13M in investor assets
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