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Korea to Combat “Unfair Trading” in Crypto with New Regulations Starting This Week
2024-07-15T10:30:31.265+02:00
The new Virtual Asset User Protection Act is set to take effect this week.
It will mandate stricter oversight of cryptocurrency transactions in South Korea.
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Forex Market in South Korea to Extend Trading by 10 Hours
2024-05-29T10:41:52.023+02:00
The country is set to change its FX market trading from 6.5 to 17 hours.
The deregulation process began last year and aims to open the market to foreign investors.
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Webull to Blaze Trail as First Foreign Firm in Korean Stock Trading
2024-02-20T09:55:13.283+02:00
The US brokerage is seeking regulatory approval to enter South Korea's market.
This move could introduce competition and innovation in Korea's retail brokerage sector.
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South Korea Reintroduces CFDs Trading after $77M Stock Scandal
2023-08-21T15:21:52.053+02:00
Securities firms gear up for CFDs trading's return this September.
Despite past mishaps, brokers see the value in diversifying revenue streams.
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Institutional FX
Foreign Traders Gain Easier Access to South Korea after 30 Years, CFDs Not Included
2023-06-05T13:50:22.212+02:00
South Korean government is changing unfavorable laws after 30 years.
Unfortunately, the changes will only refer to the stock and bond market, not CFDs or cryptos.
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South Korean Party Seeks Early Enforcement of Bill on Crypto Asset Declaration
2023-05-23T18:24:40.016+02:00
The new bill will require lawmakers to disclose their crypto asset holdings.
The call for earlier implementation comes as Kim Nam-kuk faces a crypto scandal.
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South Korean Prosecutors Raid Third Crypto Exchange in Probe into Lawmaker
2023-05-22T15:22:46.661+02:00
Following Upbit, Bithumb raids, investigators set their sights on Ozys PTE Ltd.
Raids part of ongoing investigation into Kim Nam-kuk's cryptocurrency activities
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Bank of Korea Preaches Legacy Financial Regulation for Crypto Market
2023-05-19T17:12:12.518+02:00
The report also addressed the expanding usage of stablecoins.
The BOK stressed the need for financial authorities to enhance regulatory efficiency.
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Regulation
Upbit, Bithumb Raided Following Lawmaker’s Crypto Scandal
2023-05-15T17:28:39.924+02:00
PPP to launch internal task force probing opposition lawmaker's cryptocurrency dealings.
Potential lobbying efforts by the gaming industry will also be investigated
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2022 in Forex: Retail Traders More Active despite Lower Deposits
2023-03-10T15:51:42.675+02:00
Key operational metrics finished the year lower.
The average number of transactions grew.
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CryptoCurrency
Binance Nears Acquisition of Korean Crypto Exchange Gopax: Report
2023-01-02T20:07:12.369+02:00
The exchange intends to acquire Gopax CEO Lee Jun-Haeng's 41.2% majority shares.
Binance recently acquired a Japanese crypto exchange.
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Analysis: Forex Traders from South Korea Top the Rankings
2022-12-20T18:23:59.642+02:00
First time deposits rebound from the lows.
Chinese traders are less active than usual.
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Binance and the City of Busan Partner to Boost Blockchain Adoption
2022-08-26T10:07:19.386+02:00
The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Korean city.
Binance will support blockchain-related research and investment in Busan.
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Crypto.com Boosts Global Presence, Secures Registration in South Korea
2022-08-08T09:55:01.413+02:00
The company has secured virtual asset service provider registration in the country.
Crypto.com aims to become an industry leader in regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
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Institutional FX
South Korean Banks See Record Jump in Daily FX Turnover during Q2
2022-07-25T09:37:18.147+02:00
The average figure came in at $65.59 billion for the reported period.
The daily average turnover of FX spots touched $25.05 billion.
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Analysis: February Ends Three Month Slide With Record FX Deposits
2022-05-12T14:12:14.583+02:00
Chinese traders demoted to second most active
Net Deposits to forex rise for the third consecutive month
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Brokers
Hana Financial Purchases 35% Stake in BIDV Securities
2022-04-25T10:01:23.367+02:00
BIDV Securities is a Vietnam-based brokerage.
The deal makes Hana Financial one of the biggest shareholders of BIDV Securities.
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Western Union Partners with Travel Wallet for Expansion in South Korea
2022-02-16T09:46:59.711+02:00
Travel Wallet is a prominent fintech company in the region.
The users of Travel Wallet in South Korea now have the option to send money through WU.
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Payments
Worldline Expands Its Services in South Korea
2021-11-30T11:04:00.000+02:00
The company announced the expansion to address the specific needs of businesses in South Korea.
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Analysis: Retail FX Traders from South Korea Surprisingly Active
2021-10-13T12:19:38.000+02:00
Investors kept funding their FX accounts in August
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Unregulated Crypto-Related Foreign Currency Transfers in Korea Are Rising
2021-10-12T13:51:36.000+02:00
During the first 8 months of 2021, Korea saw over $676 million worth of unregulated FX transfers involving cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin Price Looks Bullish as "Kimchi Premium" Surges to 11%
2021-04-05T09:08:47.000+02:00
During BTC's parabolic run in 2017, the Kimchi premium surged as high as 20%. Is history repeating itself?
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Eurex Expands Partnership with Korea Exchange
2021-03-15T15:08:37.000+02:00
Both exchanges have expanded the list of products available through their joint link.
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South Korea Plans to Implement 20% Tax on Cryptocurrency Profits in 2023
2021-01-08T15:04:54.000+02:00
The Government is planning a 20% tax on cryptocurrency investors making an annual income of more than 2.5 million Won.
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Exchanges
Binance Korea to Close Operations Next Month
2020-12-24T13:27:29.000+02:00
The crypto exchange serving Korean clients announced today that it has decided to close its operations due to low usage.
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