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South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea is set to implement a new regulatory framework for digital assets, which includes a significant shift in its approach to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The…

1/9/2026 3 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT

Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of approximately ₩2.73 billion, equivalent to around $1.90 million, on the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. This…

1/1/2026 2 min read

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Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

Korbit, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined for breaches related to anti-money laundering and customer verification protocols. This penalty comes at…

12/31/2025 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #POLICY #KORBIT

South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins

South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins

The progress of South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act has come to a standstill due to disagreements among regulators regarding the issuance of won-pegged stablecoins. This…

12/30/2025 2 min read

MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #REGULATION

South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

Mirae Asset, a prominent financial group in South Korea, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a substantial stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. The proposed…

12/29/2025 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FINANCE #SOUTH KOREA

Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury

Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury

Parataxis has reached an agreement to acquire control of Sinsiway for a significant sum. This acquisition is expected to lead to the establishment of South Korea's first…

12/3/2025 1 min read

ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS

Korea's Upbit Suspends Deposit And Withdrawal Service After Abnormal Activity in Solana Tokens

Korea's Upbit Suspends Deposit And Withdrawal Service After Abnormal Activity in Solana Tokens

Upbit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has taken the precautionary measure of suspending digital asset withdrawals. This decision follows the detection of abnormal activity…

11/27/2025 1 min read

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