The South Korean government has proposed an amendment to the tax code to allow the country’s tax authority to seize and sell cryptocurrencies belonging to
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South Korean Regulators Warn Dozens of Foreign Exchanges to Comply With New Rules
Overseas crypto exchanges marketing to Koreans will be blocked if they fail to comply with new South Korean regulations. The country’s anti-money laundering body has
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Bithumb Terminates Trademark Agreements With 2 Foreign-Based Exchanges
Leading Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is terminating its trademark agreements with two coin trading platforms operating abroad under its brand name. The move comes as
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Get Paid for Excrement: This Eco-Friendly Toilet Pays You in Digital Currency
An eco-friendly toilet that pays people in digital currency for using it has been installed at a university in South Korea. The toilet is connected
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Korean Banks Elevate Cybersecurity to Deal With Crypto-Related Risks
South Korean banks are taking steps to bring cybersecurity to a new level as they try to keep up with fintechs and address new threats
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Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report Suggests
Banking institutions in South Korea have reportedly requested to not be held accountable for crimes linked to cryptocurrencies such as money laundering. According to local
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