South Korea Is Gearing Up to Institutionalize Security Tokens
The country's financial regulators plan to publish guidelines for security token issuance and distribution towards the end of 2022.
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Sep 7, 2022 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
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South Korea's Money Laundering Watchdog Flags 16 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Registration
Crypto exchanges KuCoin and Poloniex are among the foreign firms accused of conducting "illegal business activities" without proper registration, and could face fines or imprisonment.
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Aug 18, 2022 at 11:29 a.m. UTC
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South Korean Crypto Firms Must Disclose Users' Identities Under Planned Law Change
South Korea's top financial watchdog wants legal changes making it mandatory for cryptocurrency firms to report the names of customers.
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Nov 6, 2020 at 9:44 a.m. UTC
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South Korean Financial Overseer Who Banned ICOs Abruptly Quits
During his tenure Chairman Choi Jong-ku took a hard line against ICOs but enacted some favorable policies towards blockchain businesses.
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Jul 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2019
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South Korea's Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over Crypto Funds
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has warned the public to exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrency funds.
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Oct 24, 2018 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
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South Korea's Finance Watchdog Is Forming a Crypto Division
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has revealed it is setting up a department dedicated largely to cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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Jul 20, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2018
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Korea to Inspect 3 Banks Over Crypto Exchange Connections
Three South Korean banks are to be inspected over their compliance with new anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency exchange accounts.
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Apr 9, 2018 at 8:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2018
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South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans
South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.
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Mar 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018