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All Major Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fail Privacy Tests – 30 Days to Improve

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The South Korean Communications Commission has conducted a survey of major cryptocurrency exchanges in the country and found them to have insufficient customer data protection. Eight exchanges have been sanctioned, with 30 days to resolve their issues and safeguard their systems. Also read: Cryptocurrency Activities Will Be Legal and Tax Free in Belarus Starting in March … Read more

South Korean Prime Minister Imposes Crypto Code of Conduct on Government Officials

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The South Korean prime minister has ordered a new code of conduct to be prepared and implemented specifically to address the actions of government employees regarding cryptocurrency regulations. This follows the recent case of possible insider trading which is being investigated. Also read: Cryptocurrency Activities Will Be Legal and Tax Free in Belarus Starting in March … Read more

Clarification of South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Regulation Hints at Positive Future

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It seems there is still a fair amount of confusion as to what South Korean regulators aim to do about cryptocurrencies. With new regulations going into effect later this week, it is due time to clarify a few things. First of all, there will no longer be an option to trade cryptocurrencies anonymously. Additionally, it seems … Read more

South Korea Releases Official Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Banks

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The South Korean government has officially released two sets of previously promised guidelines that specify cryptocurrency regulatory measures. In addition to details of the new real-name system to end anonymous trading of cryptocurrencies, the government also published its anti-money laundering guidelines for banks providing services to cryptocurrency exchanges. Also read: Cryptocurrency Activities Will Be Legal and … Read more