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Japan’s Web3 Ambitions Hang in Balance as Political Scandal Rocks Kishida’s Leadership
29.4.2024
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are advocating Web3 development amid a major corruption scandal that threatens their political stability. With leadership elections approaching in September and declining party support, the future of Japan’s...
Bill Seeks to Oblige South Korean Lawmakers to Declare Crypto Assets
24.5.2023
A new bill requiring South Korean lawmakers to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings has been proposed in Seoul. The legislative initiative comes amid a snowballing scandal surrounding the crypto dealings of an opposition lawmaker whose case has been referred to the parliamentary ethics committee....
South Korean authorities raid Upbit, Bithumb crypto exchanges after political scandal
15.5.2023
The raids came as a local lawmaker stepped down from politics amid accusations of allegedly selling millions in cryptocurrency before new laws were enforced