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Felix Im is the global editor at CoinDesk Korea. He is from Denver, Colorado, but now lives in Seoul. He stumbled into the job by happenstance but is now actually fascinated by the crypto world.

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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon (Terra)
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Terra
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon
The warrant also includes five others, according to a report.
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon (Terra)
By Parikshit MishraOliver KnightFelix Im
Sep 14, 2022 at 7:53 a.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2022
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South korea
Crypto Policy Is on the Agenda in Seoul as South Koreans Head to the Polls
Platforms of both major parties mention digital assets during a campaign that is historically close.
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By Sam ReynoldsFelix Im
Mar 9, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2022
South KoreaElections
Bank of Korea
Markets
South korea
3 Firms Vie to Develop South Korea's CBDC Pilot
BOK will base its evaluation on the technological capacity of each firm.
Bank of Korea
By Felix Im
Jul 13, 2021 at 3:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2021
South KoreaBank of KoreaCBDCs
Bithumb
Markets
Crime
South Korean Prosecutors Indict Former Bithumb Chairman in $100M Fraud Probe
Lee Jung-hoon allegedly took the funds from BK Group owner Kim Byeong-gun as an upfront "contract fee" in acquisition negotiations.
Bithumb
By Felix Im
Jul 7, 2021 at 11:48 a.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2021
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Policy
Banks
Upbit, Bithumb Delist Numerous Coins Ahead of South Korean Regulatory Review
The move caused prices for many altcoins to plummet by 50% or more, causing considerable losses among retail investors.
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By Felix Im
Jun 24, 2021 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2021
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Bank of Korea
Policy
South korea
South Korean Banks to 'Review' Partnerships With Crypto Exchanges
There are no guarantees that even the "Big 4" Korean crypto exchanges will survive the imminent regulatory tidal wave.
Bank of Korea
By Felix Im
Jun 21, 2021 at 2:13 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2021
South KoreaBanking RegulationCrypto Exchanges
The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.
Policy
South korea
South Korea Looks to Ban Crypto Exchange Employees From Trading on Their Own Platforms
At present, there are no restrictions on exchange executives and other employees to trade cryptocurrency on their platforms.
The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.
By Felix Im
Jun 9, 2021 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
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Policy
South korea
South Korean Parliament Discusses Crypto Bills for First Time
The South Korean parliament has begun discussing a number of bills specifically addressing crypto.
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By Felix Im
Jun 7, 2021 at 6:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2021
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South korea
South Korea’s Crypto Legal Framework Is Insufficient, Lawmaker Says
Kim Byung-wook said he believes the crypto industry is unique and different from traditional finance.
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By Felix Im
Apr 30, 2021 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2021
South KoreaKYCRegulations
Eun Sung-soo, head of South Korea's Financial Services Commission, said all of the nation's crypto exchanges could be shut down by this fall.
Policy
South korea
South Korea's Top Financial Regulator Suggests All Crypto Exchanges Could Be Shut Down
Eun Sung-soo, head of South Korea's chief financial services regulator, said no crypto exchange had applied for its VASP license.
Eun Sung-soo, head of South Korea's Financial Services Commission, said all of the nation's crypto exchanges could be shut down by this fall.
By Felix Im
Apr 23, 2021 at 8:31 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2021
South KoreaRegulationsFinancial Services Commission