Category: korea
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‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help
South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. Local media reported that the sale raised an estimated $53.5 million from about 124,000 investors. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto…
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Bithumb Resumes Deposit and Withdrawal Services – Upbit Reveals 127% Cash Reserves
South Korean exchange Bithumb has resumed deposit and withdrawal services for a number of cryptocurrencies after the recent hack. Another major Korean exchange, Upbit, has released an audit report showing more crypto and cash reserves than needed to pay customers. Meanwhile, all customer deposits at Korbit will now be held by a bank. Also read: Yahoo!…
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SBI Plans Derivatives Platform, Huobi Eyes 30% Korean Market, Thai Four-Crypto ATM Unveiled
Japan’s SBI Group is reportedly planning to create a crypto derivatives platform. In South Korea, Huobi is taking an aggressive approach and expects to achieve a 30% crypto market share. Meanwhile, a Thai crypto exchange has unveiled an ATM that supports four cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space SBI Plans Derivatives…
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Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Suspends Opening New Virtual Accounts
Bithumb has suspended issuing new virtual accounts to crypto traders starting on August 1 after failing to renew the contract with its bank. These accounts are part of the real-name system enforced by the Korean government earlier this year. Only three exchanges in the country are now reportedly able to open new virtual accounts for…
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South Korea Plans to End Major Tax Benefits for Bitcoin Exchanges
The South Korean government has announced a new set of tax law amendments. Under this proposal, bitcoin exchanges will no longer be eligible for income and corporate tax deductions currently enjoyed by small and medium-sized businesses. The regulators have also been considering imposing capital gains tax on the sale of cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms…
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Russian Shipwreck and ‘Treasure’ Linked to Crypto Exchange
A South Korean firm claimed to have found the wreck of a Russian warship sunk in 1905 with $130 billion worth of gold on board. The cruiser and its treasure are linked to a crypto exchange and token which the firm reportedly promised to distribute to anyone signing up with the exchange. As the country’s…
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South Korean Regulator Presses Lawmakers to Pass Crypto Bill Urgently
South Korea’s top financial regulator has urged lawmakers to pass the country’s first crypto bill quickly, citing the urgent need from rising incidents at crypto exchanges. There are currently several crypto-related laws pending at the National Assembly. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Law Urgently Needed South Korea’s top financial regulator,…
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Controversy Looms Over Bithumb Coins
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly re-evaluating its strategy to launch its own coins through a corporation in Singapore, following news of fraud that could have serious side effects to both companies. Under the current laws, Bithumb coins will still be subject to Korean regulation whether launched abroad or not. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms…
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System Error at Korean Crypto Exchange Gave Users Free Coins
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange said it suffered an internal system error which affected withdrawals. The exchange claimed that users were able to withdraw five times the number of coins they requested. It is asking for the coins back, and will seek civil liabilities and damages from users who do not voluntarily return the coins.…
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$350 Million Bitstamp Acquisition Negotiations Denied by Nexon CEO
The bitcoin exchange industry is widely considered to be in a process of transition, with big players stepping in and acquisitions leading to greater consolidation. As such it is not surprising to hear that Bitstamp is on the shelf, although a rumored buyer now denies it. Also Read: Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday: Crypto Leakers,…