South Korea Joins Global Choir in Rejecting Bitcoin Reserves Amid Crypto Enthusiasm On March 17, 2025, South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, announced its rejection of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing the cryptocurrency’s notorious volatility. Despite the country’s vibrant crypto scene, this decision aligns with global trends where other major central banks […]
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Government Official in South Korea Forged Documents to Funnel Funds into Crypto Can you imagine a government official using flood relief funds to gamble on cryptocurrencies? It’s not a plot from a thriller movie; it’s a stark reality in South Korea. Person A, a civil servant at Cheongju City Hall, siphoned off a staggering 497.16 […]
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South Korea’s Strategic Leap into Institutional Crypto Investment South Korea is taking a bold step to integrate institutional investors into its thriving cryptocurrency market. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to roll out a two-phase regulatory framework starting in April, aimed at fostering a secure and stable environment for crypto investments while aligning with […]
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South Korean Crypto Figure Jonbur Kim Park, “Coin King,” Re-Arrested for $47M Artube Coin Fraud Jonbur Kim Park, the notorious “Coin King,” is back in custody after being re-arrested for a $47 million cryptocurrency fraud involving Artube coin, mere weeks after his release on bail for a previous scam. This latest incident not only showcases […]
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South Korea’s Major Drug Bust Targets Cryptocurrency-Funded Gang In a dramatic sweep across South Korea, police have dismantled a sophisticated drug network, arresting 90 Vietnamese nationals who used Bitcoin to fuel their operations. The gang smuggled synthetic cannabis, ketamine, and MDMA, cleverly disguised as everyday items. 90 Vietnamese nationals arrested in South Korea. Drugs smuggled […]
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Poised for Launch in South Korea in 2025 Seo Yoo-seok, president of the South Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), is pushing for the introduction of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot-traded ETFs in South Korea by 2025, despite the country’s cautious approach to crypto regulation. Seo Yoo-seok advocates for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs […]
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South Korean P2P CEO Accused of Diverting Client Funds into Crypto: A Betrayal of Trust In a shocking turn of events, the CEO of a prominent South Korean P2P lending firm has been accused of a financial betrayal that could shake the foundations of the industry. Instead of building homes, it seems the CEO was […]
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South Korea’s JIU: A Permanent Force Against Crypto Crime South Korean prosecutors are set to make the Joint Investigation Unit (JIU) for Virtual Asset Crimes a permanent fixture in their fight against crypto-related crimes, transitioning from a temporary task force to a full-fledged department. JIU to become permanent crypto crime unit in South Korea Originally […]
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Upbit and Bithumb Set Record with Biggest Ever Crypto Compensation in South Korea In a historic move following a tumultuous period, South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have agreed to pay out the largest compensation in the nation’s crypto history due to system failures caused by a martial law declaration and a Bitcoin […]
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South Korean Crypto Operator Jailed for Selling Military Secrets to North Korea via Bitcoin In a shocking case of digital espionage, a South Korean crypto operator has been sentenced to prison for selling military secrets to North Korea using Bitcoin. This incident underscores the potential misuse of cryptocurrencies in international espionage while highlighting the ongoing […]
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