South Korea’s Kimchi premium turns to discount
The “Kimchi premium” has flipped to discount again, and could be saying something about crypto market sentiment, at least in South Korea. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft
South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile development projects. South Korea Hits North Korean Hackers With First Cybercrime Sanctions The … Read more
Bithumb owner arrested in South Korea over alleged embezzlement
The net is closing in on Bithumb executives as the suspected real owner of the exchange is arrested. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Korean Government to Adopt Cryptocurrency Tracking System Within 5 Months
The South Korean government will adopt a cryptocurrency tracking system within the first half of this year, the country’s Ministry of Justice reportedly announced. The tracking system will be used to monitor and analyze crypto transactions, particularly to uncover the sources of illegal funds. South Korea to Start Tracking Crypto Transactions in 1H South Korea’s … Read more
Crypto Exchange Upbit Logo to Appear on Italian Soccer Club Napoli’s Jerseys
Shirts worn by the players of the Italian soccer team Napoli will display the logo of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The arrangement is part of a sponsorship deal with Dunamu, the company that operates the coin trading platform, which is one of the largest in South Korea. Italian Serie A Leader Napoli Secures Crypto Sponsorship From … Read more
Renault Inks Partnership With The Sandbox to Bring Automotive Experiences to the Metaverse
The Korean subsidiary of Renault, a historic brand in the automotive industry, is establishing a partnership with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse platform, to enter the metaverse space. With this partnership, Renault Korea’s objective is to establish its brand presence in the metaverse and to present Renault-based virtual automotive experiences to customers. Renault to Enter … Read more
Korean financial watchdog to block tens of unregistered exchange websites
Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit is cracking down on foreign-based cryptocurrency exchanges that are yet to register with relevant authorities in the country. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Tax Agency Vows to Go Hard After Koreans Using Crypto to Evade Levies
South Korea’s tax administration has pledged to take strict measures against tax evasion through virtual assets and platforms. While the Korean government is yet to start taxing capital gains resulting from crypto investment and trading, authorities in Seoul claim cryptocurrencies have been actively used for money laundering. Korean Citizens Accused of Investing in Crypto Assets … Read more
South Korean Government Calls for Voluntary Regulations From Crypto Industry
The executive power and the ruling party in South Korea have urged the cryptocurrency industry for what officials describe as voluntary regulatory measures, a Korean media report revealed. The call was issued during a consultative meeting devoted to crypto assets. Government Asks South Korean Crypto Sector for Regulatory Proposals Representatives of the South Korean government … Read more
South Korean Intelligence Service Informs Crypto Exchanges About Cyberthreats
The South Korean state intelligence agency is now providing crypto trading platforms with information about attempts to breach their cybersecurity. The help for the country’s digital asset exchanges comes amid growing threats, local media reported. Intelligence Service Offers Cybersecurity Assistance to Major South Korean Crypto Exchanges South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has started to … Read more
