South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms
Bithumb has pushed its stock market listing past 2028, citing the need to overhaul its accounting systems and internal controls after a high-profile crypto payout error drew scrutiny from South Korean regulators. Regulator Steps In After Industry Audit The Financial Services Commission announced Monday that all crypto exchanges operating in the country must now reconcile…
Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators
South Korea’s top money-laundering watchdog has slapped crypto exchange Korbit with a fine worth about ₩2.73 billion, or roughly $1.90 million, after finding widespread lapses in its compliance controls. According to regulator statements and multiple news reports, the move follows an on-site inspection that uncovered thousands of rule breaches and several risky transfers abroad. Regulatory…
Bitcoin Trades Below Global Prices In South Korea, Erasing Long-Standing ‘Kimchi Premium’ – Here’s Why
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading slightly lower in South Korea compared to the global cryptocurrency markets due to a reverse ‘kimchi premium,’ not seen since October 2023. Reverse ‘Kimchi Premium’ Makes Bitcoin Cheaper In South Korea According to a report by The Korea Times, there is a price differential of more than $500 between Bitcoin’s price…