Auto Added by WPeMatico

Finance Committee Approves Legislation Delaying Crypto Tax in South Korea

Changes meant to postpone the introduction of a tax on virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies in South Korea have been approved by an important parliamentary committee. The draft legislation seeks…

Continue ReadingFinance Committee Approves Legislation Delaying Crypto Tax in South Korea

10 Crypto Exchanges File for Registration With Korean Regulators Ahead of Deadline

Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have until midnight on Friday to register with financial authorities in order to continue operating legally. Only 10 digital asset trading platforms have already submitted…

Continue Reading10 Crypto Exchanges File for Registration With Korean Regulators Ahead of Deadline

Major Korean Exchanges Secure Real-Name Account Arrangements With Local Banks

Leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have reached agreements with Korean banks to maintain the issuance of real-name accounts, media reports revealed. The deals, although not yet permanent, will allow…

Continue ReadingMajor Korean Exchanges Secure Real-Name Account Arrangements With Local Banks

Bithumb to Ban Foreign Traders Failing Mobile Phone Identification

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it will deny access to foreigners unable to verify their identities via mobile phone. The decision comes as the trading platform moves to comply…

Continue ReadingBithumb to Ban Foreign Traders Failing Mobile Phone Identification

Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations

U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary…

Continue ReadingCrypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations