South Korea

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South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinpia has halted trading amid concerns it has been unable to comply with new government rules.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 6, 2018

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The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 5, 2018

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South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

By Daniel PalmerJan 31, 2018

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The South Korea government is investigating the use of cryptocurrency in illegal foreign currency exchange, according to a statement.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 31, 2018

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South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 24, 2018

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South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule barring anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 23, 2018

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South Korea's Korbit exchange has informed users that non-citizens will soon not be able to deposit Korean won for trading.

By Sujha SundararajanJan 22, 2018

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Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is reportedly moving to launch in South Korea – possibly as soon as next month.

By Omkar GodboleJan 19, 2018

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A Korean financial regulator has reportedly indicated it is investigating possible insider trading of cryptocurrencies by its own staff.

By Daniel PalmerJan 18, 2018

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South Korea will make a decision on Thursday over its stance on cryptocurrency exchange regulation, according to a report by Reuters.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 18, 2018