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South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint…
South Korea’s largest pension fund injects $33.75 million in MicroStrategy shares
South Korea’s National Pension Service has added MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, to its portfolio. The…
World’s Third-Largest Pension Fund NPS Acquires $34M of MicroStrategy Shares
The National Pension Service (NPS) of South Korea purchased nearly $34 million in MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares during the…
South Korean CEO arrested in $366m crypto scam
The CEO of a South Korean technology firm, Wacon, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale crypto…
Hong Kong busts $190m crypto money laundering ring: report
Hong Kong customs dismantled a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate that processed over $190 million through crypto transactions and over…
South Korea Defeats United States In Do Kwon Extradition Battle
A lengthy court battle to extradite a disgraced crypto mogul, Do Kwon, has seemingly come to a close…
South Korea FSC chair advises caution on corporate crypto transactions
South Korea’s nominee for FSC chair, Kim Byoung-hwan, expressed caution about corporate crypto transactions, signaling opposition to spot…
Crypto exchanges in South Korea now required to hold 80% of assets in cold storage
South Korea’s first major set of cryptocurrency regulations is now live to safeguard crypto investors in the nation.…
Korea’s crypto community warns 20% tax on gains could devastate market
South Korea’s crypto community alarms that the impeding 20% tax on crypto gains will drive away investors and…
Korean banker arrested for $15m loan scheme, crypto spending: report
A Woori Bank employee has reportedly been arrested for embezzling $15 million by manipulating loan documents and using…