Search
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea target citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
Fireblocks partners with South Korean bank on VAT tokenization
13.11.2024
Fireblocks extends its services with the tokenization of tax refunds through NongHyup Bank
S. Korean influencer allegedly led $232M crypto scam, 215 arrested
13.11.2024
South Korea has been taking steps to suppress crypto scams. This latest one is the biggest ever though
South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap
13.11.2024
The scheme promised 20x returns through investing in tokens that in reality had little value
South Korea’s crypto investor surge drives CEX profits by 106%
31.10.2024
Despite the growing number of investors, only 10% held over $7,200 worth of digital assets in their crypto portfolios
South Korean Upbit crypto exchange faces monopoly probe
10.10.2024
South Korea’s FSC will reportedly investigate Upbit’s relationship with its bank partner K-Bank amid the latter’s IPO, which is expected in late October
South Korean Lawmakers Call for Full Investigation Into KOK Token Crash
10.10.2024
Two South Korean lawmakers have called for a full investigation into the KOK token after its value collapsed to almost zero. Victims have accused Korea’s largest newspaper of promoting the scam, sparking concerns about its role. The alleged cryptocurrency fraud has caused an estimated...
South Korea allows division of crypto in divorce settlements
10.10.2024
South Korean law now allows spouses to claim cryptocurrency and Bitcoin holdings during divorce proceedings, recognizing them as marital assets
South Korea allows division of crypto in divorce settlements
10.10.2024
South Korean law allows spouses to claim cryptocurrency and Bitcoin holdings during divorce proceedings, recognizing them as marital assets, law firm says
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
18.9.2024
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea's crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role
South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
18.9.2024
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea's crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role
South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices
5.9.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe...
Plastic Surgery Fails to Help Crypto Scammer Evade Arrest After 10 Months
2.9.2024
South Korean police arrested a man in his 40s for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded 158 investors of 16 billion won ($12 million). Operating from November 2021 to June 2022, he promised an 18% monthly return on investments in a fake cryptocurrency mining business. The scam resulted...
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
29.8.2024
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.