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Upbit to Tighten Restrictions on Non-Verified Customers in South Korea
Restrictions will kick in on Wednesday to meet the country’s anti-money laundering laws.
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Hours Before South Korean Registration Deadline, Only 10 Exchanges Have Applied
Virtual asset service providers rush to file their documents before midnight tonight.
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Upbit Passes Korea Crypto Race Post, P2P Transactions Surge in India
Upbit Passes Korea Crypto Race Post, P2P Transactions Surge in India
Upbit was named as the first officially licensed crypto exchange under new Korean regulations. India sees a surge in peer-to-peer transactions amid banking challenges. Cosmos...
Upbit Passes Korea Crypto Race Post, P2P Transactions Surge in India

Upbit Submits Compliance Report, China’s E-CNY Trials Broaden
Upbit Submits Compliance Report, China’s E-CNY Trials Broaden
South Korea’s Upbit first to submit a compliance report to the Financial Intelligence Unit. Crypto market on a roll as Bitcoin breaks US$50,000 mark, and China’s e-CNY trials...
Upbit Submits Compliance Report, China’s E-CNY Trials Broaden

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Upbit Is First Korean Exchange to Register With Authorities Before September Deadline
Crypto exchanges that don't register by Sept. 24 face being shut down in South Korea.
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Singapore
Operator of South Korea's Largest Exchange Rolls Out 'Travel Rule' Solution in Singapore
The blockchain research arm of Upbit's operator has launched its VerifyVASP in Singapore, a solution for combating crypto money laundering.
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Seoul, South Korea
Korean Crypto Exchanges Paid $14.7M to Banks for Name Verification Services: Report
Exchanges have to set up partnerships with banks for real-name verification by Sept. 24.
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Bit Mining Pivots Overseas, Ethereum Creator Joins ‘Stoned Cats’ Cast
Bit Mining Pivots Overseas, Ethereum Creator Joins ‘Stoned Cats’ Cast
China’s Bit Mining pivots to focus on overseas mining business. Korean crypto exchange Upbit accused of involvement in illegal transactions. Ethereum’s creator joins the cast...
Bit Mining Pivots Overseas, Ethereum Creator Joins ‘Stoned Cats’ Cast

New Crypto Mining Hot Spots Emerge, Korea Crypto Controversy Escalates
New Crypto Mining Hot Spots Emerge, Korea Crypto Controversy Escalates
New crypto mining hot spots emerge following China clampdown. Korea crypto conflict intensifies between Upbit and The Pica Project. Sotheby’s to accept crypto for 101 carat di...
New Crypto Mining Hot Spots Emerge, Korea Crypto Controversy Escalates

The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.
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.