Exchanges
South Korea investigates Upbit over market dominance concerns
A South Korean lawmaker raised concerns about the exchange close relationship with K Bank.
South Korea
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Crime
Haru Invest CEO reportedly attacked during fraud trial in South Korea
The South Korean crypto platform is under heavy regulatory scrutiny after halting withdrawals last year.
Crypto
Third largest pension fund globally invests $80M in MicroStrategy and Coinbase
A long leveraged MicroStrategy ETF has been launched in the US, attracting major investors' interest.
Regulation
South Korea moves to delay crypto tax until 2028 amid market concerns
South Korea has a thriving crypto regulatory that is widely recognized globally.
Regulation
South Korea to tighten crypto exchange oversight with new monitoring system
South Korean exchanges have adopted new crypto guidelines to prevent mass token delistings.
Legal
Montenegro’s Supreme Court stalls Do Kwon’s extradition amid legal tussle
The apex court has overturned previous rulings and put Do Kwon's extradition process on hold indefinitely.
Legal
Montenegro decides to extradite Do Kwon to South Korea in retrial
The embattled South Korean had fought his extradition to the United States over several months.
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.
Regulation
South Korea’s FSC warns against brokerage of foreign Bitcoin ETFs
Regulatory clouds hover as South Korea addresses Bitcoin ETFs and public officials' crypto declarations.
Regulation
South Korean public officials will disclose crypto holdings in new registry
The Public Ethics Management Information System will centralize asset disclosures of public officials in South Korea, including crypto.
Regulation
South Korea ramps up crypto security with new investor protection laws
The Korean Financial Services Commission is mandating 80% cold wallet storage for Korean VASPs, among other new rules.
Legal
Do Kwon to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges: WSJ
Montenegro's justice minister is reportedly leaning toward handing the controversial ex-crypto mogul over to the U.S., though no public statements to that effect have yet been made.