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Montenegro Court Blocks Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea
24.5.2024
A Montenegro appeals court has reversed an order to extradite Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon is wanted for his alleged role in the company’s collapse, which caused a $40 billion loss and impacted global crypto markets. Both South Korea and...
South Korean Police Arrest 19 in ‘Reading Room’ Crypto Fraud Bust
24.5.2024
South Korean police have arrested 19 people on fraud charges in a swoop on a social media “crypto reading room.”
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South Korean Police Arrest 28 in Raid on ‘Crypto Investment Fraud Ring’
23.5.2024
South Korean police officers have arrested 28 people they suspected of orchestrating a crypto investment fraud ring.
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South African Prosecutors Set to Pursue Collapsed Pyramid Scheme Co-Conspirators
23.5.2024
South African prosecutors are reportedly investigating co-conspirators of Mirror Trading International and may charge them with fraud or forgery. The declaration of the scheme as unlawful may have strengthened the National Prosecuting Authority’s case against the masterminds of Mirror Trading...
Dogecoin Holders Are Ditching DOGE for This New ICO – Could It Deliver 1,000% Gains?
23.5.2024
As the Dogecoin (DOGE) price remains wedged to the south of $0.17 resistance, Dogecoin holders are ditching their DOGE tokens for a new ICO called 5thScape (5SCAPE), which some investors are betting will become a major leader in the crypto AR/VR space.
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South Korea’s Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally
22.5.2024
South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premium is in a similar range. South Korea’s...
Ethereum-themed Scam Targets South Korean Crypto Community
22.5.2024
Fraudsters are targetting South Korean crypto users with an Ethereum-themed scam, token holders in the country said on May 21.
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Bitcoin Hits Record Highs Against Local Currencies in Asia and South America with 7% Daily Surge
21.5.2024
Bitcoin has achieved all-time highs against local currencies in several countries across Asia and South America, following a significant 7% surge in its price.
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Stablecoin Market Faces Fresh Challenges with ‘Fourth-Gen Coins’ – South Korean Report
21.5.2024
South Korean analysts think new challenges await the “next generation” of stablecoins, as the industry continues to develop.
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South Korean Police Arrest 34 in Swoop on Crypto-powered Drugs Smuggling Ring
17.5.2024
South Korean police have arrested 34 people in a raid on a suspected crypto-powered drugs smuggling ring, officers announced on May 16.
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South Korean Police Officers on Trial in ‘Crypto Fraud Bribes’ Case
16.5.2024
Two South Korean police officers are standing trial over alleged bribery in an increasingly high-profile crypto fraud case.
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Korean university launches metaverse with private student access
15.5.2024
The school’s metaverse was built by LG Uplus to cater to tech-savvy college students
South Korean Tax Body Liquidates Crypto Worth Over $800,000
15.5.2024
The South Korean tax body, the National Tax Service (NTS), has announced it has liquidated previously frozen crypto worth more than $800,000.
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XRP Price Prediction with Binance Futures Halting XRP as Margin Asset – Time to Sell XRP?
14.5.2024
The XRP (XRP) price continues to languish to the south of its 21DMA near $0.50, not helped by the news that Binance will discontinue support for the use of XRP as a margin asset for trading, with traders asking whether now might be the time to sell XRP.
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South Korean Bithumb Airdrop Recipients Hit With Tax Bills, Exchange Responds
14.5.2024
South Koreans who received airdrop tokens and prizes from the Bithumb crypto exchange from 2018 to 2021 could face unexpected tax bills.
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House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
13.5.2024
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision
Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
13.5.2024
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
North Korean Hackers Kimsuky Deployed Malware Targeting Crypto Firms: Kaspersky
13.5.2024
Kimsuky hacking group cyberattacks on two South Korean crypto firms using malware dubbed 'Durian'.
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North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms