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South Korean Judges Hold Bitcoin and Altcoins, Disclosures Show
29.3.2024
Several senior South Korean judges hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, new public disclosure data revealed on March 28.
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South Korean Civil Servant Charged with Crypto Fraud
28.3.2024
A South Korean civil servant was arrested on March 27 on charges of committing crypto-related fraud and carrying out voice phishing attacks.
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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems
27.3.2024
Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk
Illicit Funds in Crypto Ecosystem Shrank 9% Last Year, Yet Criminals Still Handled Nearly $35B: TRM Labs
27.3.2024
Illicit activity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem appears to have reduced, with the total illicit funds shrinking by 9% in 2023 compared to 2022, even though criminals still handled over $34 billion worth of cryptocurrencies, Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has found
Hancom Scion Released on Bail in South Korean ‘Crypto Slush Fund’ Probe
27.3.2024
A South Korean court has released the son of software giant Hancom Group’s Chairman on bail as prosecutors continue to probe an alleged “crypto slush fund.”
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South Korean Police Capture Fraudsters Who Stole $4.1 Million in Crypto Investment Scam
26.3.2024
The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, has caught a pair of fraudsters who stole $4.1 million from a senior citizen with the promise of profitable crypto investments.
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South Korean ‘Crypto Fraudsters’ ‘Duped Financier Out of $4.1m’
26.3.2024
Suspected South Korean crypto fraudsters allegedly fooled a wealthy financier into parting with over $4.1 million, the nation’s police force said on March 25.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Crypto, Claims It Threatens U.S. Security and “Helps Terrorists
25.3.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) criticized North Korea’s crypto usage and the rise of crypto “pig butchering” scams at a Thursday hearing of the Senate of Armed Services, claiming that cryptocurrency as a whole poses “a threat to our national security.” Warren has long been openly anti-crypto...
Do Kwon Released From Montenegro Prison With Extradition Verdict Still Underway: Report
25.3.2024
Do Kwon was released from prison in Montenegro on Saturday as the Supreme Court deliberates on extradition requests from the United States and South Korea, according to a Bloomberg report citing prison officials.
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Bithumb IPO Plans ‘Accelerate’ as South Korean Crypto Exchange Eyes Public Listing
25.3.2024
The South Korean exchange Bithumb is looking to step up its IPO plans – and could look to launch a fast-tracked initial public offering as the crypto bull market continues.
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Do Kwon Out of Jail, Under House Arrest Pending Extradition Decision
24.3.2024
Multiple sources have reported that Do Kwon, the ex-chief executive officer of Terraform Labs, was set free from jail on Saturday while the high court in Montenegro decides on two separate extradition requests submitted by South Korea and the United States. Terraform Labs’ Former CEO Do Kwon...
UN Report: Crypto Crime Provided North Korea up to Half of Its Foreign Currency Income
23.3.2024
A report issued by a United Nations panel of experts has concluded that cyber crypto heists have provided 50% of the foreign currency income for North Korea since 2017. The report indicated that North Korean actors have been linked to 17 theft and hack events involving over $750 million in 2023...
Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Postponed by Montenegrin Supreme Court
22.3.2024
Montenegro’s Supreme Court placed a pause on Terra founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition from the Balkan country, issuing an order on Friday that overturns earlier decisions from two lower courts to extradite Kwon to his native South Korea
Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Challenged by Montenegro’s Top Prosecutor
22.3.2024
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's recent extradition to South Korea is being challenged by Montenegro’s prosecutor.
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Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor
21.3.2024
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition to South Korea has apparently been put on ice following a legal challenge issued Thursday by Montenegro’s top prosecutor
North Korea’s Cyber Activities and Crypto Theft Fuel Half of Foreign Currency Revenue: UN
21.3.2024
North Korea has been actively involved in "malicious" cyber activities, contributing to nearly half of its foreign currency revenue and funding its weapons programs.
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North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $3B Since 2017, Says UN Security Council: Report
21.3.2024
A UN Security Council panel is investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023, for which North Korea may have been responsible, which were valued at more than $750 million
South Korean Tax Dodgers Out of Pocket as Authorities Seize $768,500 Worth of Crypto
21.3.2024
South Korean “tax dodgers” have been dealt another blow, with tax authorities in the city of Hwaseong confiscating cryptoassets worth over $768,500.
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Do Kwon Appeal On Extradition To South Korea Denied by Montenegro Court
20.3.2024
A Montenegro appeal court has denied Do Kwon's appeal to overturn a ruling mandating him to be extradited to South Korea. Following a high court ruling in Podgorica on March 5, Kwon is set to be extradited to face charges related to the collapse of Terra in May 2022.
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Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal To South Korea Denied by Montenegro Court
20.3.2024
A Montenegro appeal court has denied Do Kwon's extradition appeal to overturn a ruling mandating him to be extradited to South Korea. Following a high court ruling in Podgorica on March 5, Kwon is set to be extradited to face charges related to the collapse of Terra in May 2022.
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