South Korea

Huobi eyes takeover of South Korea exchange Bithumb
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20 November, 2020

Huobi eyes takeover of South Korea exchange Bithumb

Bithumb shareholders are reportedly open to the idea, which would see Huobi carrying on the business of Bithumb in South...
South Korean regulator to ban privacy coins in 2021
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6 November, 2020

South Korean regulator to ban privacy coins in 2021

Digital currency service providers in South Korea will no longer be able to support digital assets that present high money...
South Korea telecoms giant approved for digital certificate blockchain wallet
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27 October, 2020

South Korea telecoms giant approved for digital certificate blockchain wallet

The wallet is compatible with the Government24 digital certificate program, which facilitates the issuance of electronic certificates in South Korea...
South Korea banks and lawmakers call for new digital currency legislation
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13 October, 2020

South Korea banks and lawmakers call for new digital currency legislation

The National Assembly Seminar for the Virtual Asset Business Law argued the laws were needed to protect revenues and help...
Bithumb investor data breach lawsuit dismissed in South Korea
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1 October, 2020

Bithumb investor data breach lawsuit dismissed in South Korea

The investor had taken Bithumb exchange to court in connection with the losses, which he alleges were the result of...
Privacy laws may hinder new KYC verification laws in South Korea
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29 September, 2020

Privacy laws may hinder new KYC verification laws in South Korea

The new KYC laws will affect financial services providers and will require the use of social security numbers, which contravenes...
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