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Mar 18, 2024 05:50

Unveiling Mr. 100 The Mystery Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Upbits Cold Storage

In the last two months, the crypto community has been buzzing about a wallet affectionately named ‘Mr. 100.’ This moniker originates from its pattern of receiving 100 bitcoin deposits every few days, leading to speculation that it might belong to a wealthy individual from the Middle East. However, onchain analysts from Arkham Intelligence suspect that [...]

The post Unveiling Mr. 100 The Mystery Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Upbits Cold Storage appeared first on Crypto Breaking News.

Jul 28, 2023 05:55

Top 5 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal Compliance Strategies to Curb Illicit Activities

According to a statement published by the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC), the entity’s Korea Financial Intelligence Unit held a meeting with virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in order to strengthen regulatory compliance. The top five South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax have created compliance systems to monitor illegal [...]

The post Top 5 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal Compliance Strategies to Curb Illicit Activities appeared first on Crypto Breaking News.

Apr 25, 2023 10:35

South Korean Court Clears Former Terraform Labs CEO of Security Violations


A South Korean court dismissed charges of security violations against former Terraform Labs CEO Hyun-seong Shin, ruling that LUNA is not a security under the country's Capital Markets Act. The court rejected the prosecution's appeal for confiscation of Shin's properties and arrest, and stated that Luna is not a financial investment product regulated by the act. However, the prosecution has appealed to the Supreme Court against the verdict of the lower district court. (Read More)

May 24, 2023 02:10

Bill Seeks to Oblige South Korean Lawmakers to Declare Crypto Assets

A new bill requiring South Korean lawmakers to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings has been proposed in Seoul. The legislative initiative comes amid a snowballing scandal surrounding the crypto dealings of an opposition lawmaker whose case has been referred to the parliamentary ethics committee. New Legislation to Introduce Crypto Reporting Requirements for South Korean Parliamentarians Representatives [...]

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Feb 24, 2023 06:30

Bithumb Announces New Trading Pair For SHIB

What – In a recent announcement, Bithumb, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has revealed a new trading pair for SHIB. Why – SHIB has [...]

Dec 28, 2022 10:35

South Korean Crypto Exchange Fraudsters Sentenced


Six V Global crypto-exchange scam executives received eight-year jail sentences in South Korea. V Global reportedly duped 50,000 investors of $1.5 billion (2 trillion won) in a Ponzi-like scheme. Three executives have not been jailed since they claim innocent and can defend themselves in court. (Read More)

Nov 05, 2022 06:55

Seoul Prosecutors Reveal Terra's Do Kwon is Hiding in Europe


South Korean prosecutors believe Do Kwon is currently residing in Europe (Read More)

Sep 27, 2022 07:10

Terra: Authorities Freeze “Suspicious” Transactions Worth $67M related to Do Kwon

Terra’s CEO Kwon Do-Hyung a.k.a Do Kwon who has an arrest warrant is now at the receiving end of the authorities. As per local sources, South Korean prosecutors have frozen 3,313 BTC that was suddenly transferred to two overseas digital asset exchanges. As of 1 pm on September 27th, there had been a significant quantity […]

Terraform labs employee investigated by S.Korean police for alleged BTC fraud

Author: Aishwarya shashikumar
Estonia
Jun 08, 2022 02:30

Terraform labs employee investigated by S.Korean police for alleged BTC fraud

According to a Korean news site, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is reportedly initiating an investigation against a Terraform labs employee who allegedly embezzled Bitcoin, LUNA and Terra company cash, following the disappointing utter collapse of original Terra. According to the report, the police received information in the preceding period that a person suspected of […]

May 22, 2022 07:20

Do Kwon Calls $78M Tax Investigation By South Korean Authorities ‘Unfair’

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon maintained his innocence of any wrongdoing after reports emerged of a possible 100 billion won [$78 million] tax evasion in South Korea. The founder who has been at the center of attention since the UST collapse has denied the allegations slamming the tax collection as “unfair”. The South Korean government […]

Feb 19, 2022 07:10

South Korean university will issue NFT degrees to all 2830 graduates

Hoseo, a South Korean University, made an announcement at the graduation ceremony on Friday. They declared that all 2,830 graduates of the class of 2021 will receive non-fungible token (NFT) degrees and certificates. Switching from paper-based diplomas to NFTs is expected to make administrative services more accessible, allow for certificate revisions, and prevent fraud. Switching […]

Mar 01, 2024 05:50

Report: Election Concerns Halt South Koreas Crypto and ETF Regulation Ease

South Korea has delayed its efforts to relax its crypto regulations and the prohibition on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development follows closely behind the People Power Party’s contemplation of removing certain regulations and the ETF ban before the commencement of South Korea’s general election. South Korea Holds Back on Crypto Regulation and Reported [...]

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May 17, 2023 01:20

Korean Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb Raided Over Lawmaker’s Crypto Dealings

South Korean prosecutors have raided two of the country’s largest coin trading platforms within an investigation into the crypto investments of a politician. They seized materials from Upbit and Bithumb amid suspicions of wrongdoing related to the lawmaker’s cryptocurrency holdings. South Korean Law Enforcement Authorities Check Records From 3 Crypto Platforms Investigators from the Seoul

The post Korean Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb Raided Over Lawmaker’s Crypto Dealings appeared first on BTC Ethereum Crypto Currency Blog.

Apr 16, 2023 06:55

Terraform Labs CEO Sent $7 Billion to Law Firm Before Ecosystem Collapse


South Korean prosecutors confirmed that Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon sent $7 billion to a top South Korean law firm, Kim & Chang, right before the collapse of the Terra ecosystem. The prosecutors believe that Kwon's decision to send the funds was a deliberate move that allegedly reaffirmed his awareness of the impending collapse and anticipated legal problems. The information is expected to help in the ongoing fraud case against Kwon and his associates. (Read More)

Apr 16, 2023 02:10

Do Kwon’s Terraform Sent $7 Million to Law Firm Before Collapse, Report Unveils

Prosecutors investigating failed blockchain firm Terraform Labs have found out that its Singapore office sent millions of U.S. dollars to lawyers just before the crash of its cryptocurrencies. According to Korean media, the transfers suggest that co-founder Do Kwon was aware of the imminent collapse. Terraform Labs Transferred Large Amounts of Money to South Korean [...]

The post Do Kwon’s Terraform Sent $7 Million to Law Firm Before Collapse, Report Unveils appeared first on Crypto Breaking News.

May 15, 2023 01:20

South Korean Politician Quits Party Over Crypto Scandal

A member of the South Korean parliament is leaving his party amid mounting allegations of massive crypto investments inconsistent with his frugal public image. The controversy, which has caught the attention of the Korean society, involves accusations of conflict of interest and other irregularities. Lawmaker Leaves South Korean Opposition Party Over Crypto Holdings Kim Nam-kuk

The post South Korean Politician Quits Party Over Crypto Scandal appeared first on BTC Ethereum Crypto Currency Blog.

Apr 12, 2023 06:55

ApeCoin Experiences Sharp Price Surge on South Korean Exchange


Yuga Labs' ERC-20 token ApeCoin (APE) experienced a brief surge in price on the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, with prices reaching $90.00 per token before a sell-off reduced most of the gains. The spike was attributed to retail frenzy and trading restrictions on the exchange. (Read More)

Nov 15, 2024 12:05

Dogecoin Frenzy Arrives In Korea: Kimchi Premium Returns Amid DOGEs 110% Rally

Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to lead the crypto market with its 116% surge over the last week. The memecoins frenzy has outperformed most to 100 cryptocurrencies and even made DOGEs price in South Korean exchanges briefly rise higher than global exchanges like Binance. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Records 3-Year High As Price Hits $220, Is $260 Next? Kimchi Premium Returns Amid Dogecoin Rally Trump’s victory sparked a massive crypto market rally, creating a craze around the leading memecoin Dogecoin. The token’s trading volume increased 157% in the last seven days, driving DOGEs price from trading below the $0.20 mark to above the $0.40 range. This week, the Dogecoin frenzy arrived in South Korea, eclipsing a significant share of the Korean market. Web3 analyst Bradley Park highlighted that the memecoin had a remarkable $10.6 billion 24-hour trading volume on the Korean exchange Upbit. Based on CryptoQuant data, the analyst pointed out that Dogecoin was the local crypto exchanges top-traded token, with 32.4% of the total volume as of Wednesday, surpassing Bitcoin (BTC). Moreover, on Tuesday, Dogecoin saw a spike in volume globally, reaching $22 billion in a single day. Upbit accounted for 20.7% of DOGEs global trading volume, falling second to Binances 41.5% share. The memecoins spike in Korean demand sparked DOGE’s Kimchi Premium on Korean top crypto exchanges. Kimchi Premium refers to the price gap of a cryptocurrency between South Korean and global exchanges. On Tuesday, the DOGE/KRW trading pair on Upbit and Bithumb briefly surpassed the DOGE/USDT pair on Binance by 1.5%, recording the largest premium in three months. At the time of writing, Upbits DOGE/USDT trading pair is trading at $0.433, 1.6% above Binances $0.426 trading price. DOGE About To Reach The Moon? Dogecoins performance has sparked a bullish sentiment among investors. According to crypto analyst Kaleo, the memecoin is in the process of making the massive impulse move to the new all-time Highs at the early stages of a new bull market that it is known for. The analyst details that the cryptocurrency makes swift moves with massive multiples around 200 days after the Bitcoin Halving, with timing between previous ATHs and the beginning of each move having a similar cadence. Related Reading: Market Pricing In A Higher Fair Value For Bitcoin As Price Discovery Continues The analyst noted that Dogecoin still has a lot of room to run up if history repeats itself. He explained that the last time DOGE moved up from its current levels, it surged 65% to above the $0.7 mark in 24 hours. Moreover, he highlighted that the last time the memecoin registered a breakout like this from its BTC pair, it had a remarkable 175% pump toward its previous ATH. Based on this, the analyst forecasted that the long-awaited $1 target for the memecoin will be reached soon. Dogecoin is trading at $0.42, a 9.7% and 114% surge in the daily and weekly timeframes. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

S. Korean influencer allegedly led $232M crypto scam, 215 arrested

Author: Cointelegraph by Derek Andersen
United States
Nov 14, 2024 12:00

S. Korean influencer allegedly led $232M crypto scam, 215 arrested

South Korea has been taking steps to suppress crypto scams. This latest one is the biggest ever, though.

May 11, 2023 01:20

Seoul Court Greenlights Seizure of Do Kwon’s Assets Worth $176 Million

According to a local report, South Korean prosecutors have been given the green light by the Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court to seize assets owned by Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. The report discloses that a total of 233.3 billion won ($176 million) worth of assets have

The post Seoul Court Greenlights Seizure of Do Kwon’s Assets Worth $176 Million appeared first on BTC Ethereum Crypto Currency Blog.

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