
South Korea
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14 March, 2021
South Korea digital currency exchanges to face penalties for anti-money laundering breaches
The Financial Services Commission has brought forward a new structure of penalties for exchanges that fail to properly implement anti-money...
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12 March, 2021
Bithumb ramps up anti-money laundering protections
The new measures include enhanced Know-Your-Customer verification processes, as well as the introduction of new specialized blockchain intelligence technologies.
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7 March, 2021
South Korea’s K Bank aims for digital currency-fueled IPO in 2022
The South Korean startup bank is said to be experiencing rapid growth from its services, which senior executives think could...
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26 February, 2021
South Korea back on track to roll out 20% digital currency tax by 2022: report
South Korea is reportedly bringing forward—yet again—plans for a tax on digital currency profits, which will see gains liable to...
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22 February, 2021
Bitcoin SV joins Bithumb’s ‘7th Anniversary Airdrop Party’
Bithumb, considered to be one of the top digital currency exchanges in South Korea, is giving away free Bitcoin SV...
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9 February, 2021
South Korean giant Hanwha takes minority stake in Upbit
In a deal reported to be worth $52 million, Hanwha has invested through its brokerage arm, which will acquire 2.06...