Tags: korea

eXch plans to shut down operations but refutes allegations of its role in laundering funds from February’s Bybit hack.

Market signals from Coinbase suggest potential Bitcoin recovery but Korean investors remain cautious and slow to re-enter the market.

From Dogecoin to Bitcoin, the asset disclosures show surprising diversity in officials’ crypto investments.

Kang faces 10 years for stabbing Haru Invest’s CEO during a fraud trial, with prosecutors arguing the attack was premeditated and severe.

The number of crypto exchanges registered in South Korea is about to shrink further as the FIU cracks down on more overseas platforms.

Bithumb’s latest legal woes add to its history of scrutiny, including past raids and allegations of embezzlement and market manipulation.

The Bank of Korea says BTC does not meet the IMF’s standards for joining foreign exchange reserves, and its volatility will be a problem.

Upbit dominates XRP trading, holding twice as much as Binance, and reflecting the token’s growing appeal in the Asian market.

Jeju police arrested four suspects linked to a deadly crypto-related robbery that left a Chinese investor dead in his hotel room.

Despite laundering attempts via Tornado Cash and AnySwap, law enforcement reclaimed $31M in stolen funds from the Uranium Finance exploit.

Thorchain is facing operational risks as developers look to quit over disagreements on handling sanctioned funds linked to North Korean hackers.

FBI investigation into Bybit hack reveals Lazarus Group’s sophisticated cyber tactics, including TraderTraitor malware for unauthorized network access.

Analysts suggest the premium’s surge isn’t from Korean Bitcoin purchases but due to the rising U.S. Dollar Index.

A South Korean individual has been suspected of manipulating virtual asset prices through rapid buy orders, creating false market activity, and profiting.