South Korean Woman Jailed for Two Years Over $500,000 Crypto Theft $500,000 stolen in crypto and cash Theft in Jeju City, escape to Gumi Repeat offender with fraud history Rising trend of crypto crimes in South Korea In a stunning case of betrayal, a South Korean woman in her 40s was sentenced to two years […]
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25 Arrested as South Korean Police Crack Down on Multiple Crypto Scam Rings South Korean authorities have cracked down on a series of cryptocurrency scams, arresting 25 individuals who defrauded victims out of nearly 734 million won ($540,000 USD). These scams, run through fake investment advisory services, promised high returns but delivered nothing but losses. […]
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Chiliz Debuts NFT Ticketing at KLPGA Golf Event in South Korea Chiliz has ushered in a new era of sports ticketing by debuting its non-fungible token (NFT) system at the ‘2025 NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship’ on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour. This represents the first use of NFT ticketing at […]
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Lee Jae-myung’s Bold Move to Legalize Spot Crypto ETFs in South Korea Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, has proposed a groundbreaking initiative to legalize spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country. This move aims to enhance South Korea’s position in the global cryptocurrency market and stimulate the local economy. Legalizing […]
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South Korea’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Crypto Enthusiasts as Election Nears With South Korea’s presidential election on June 3 fast approaching, the country’s 16 million cryptocurrency investors, representing 36% of the voting population, are a crucial demographic being courted by political parties. This significant group, fueled by Bitcoin’s market cap surpassing the KOSPI, is at the […]
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South Korean Man Sentenced to Prison for $2 Million Crypto Scam – **Person A sentenced to three years in prison** – **$2.04 million defrauded through crypto scam** – **Scam operated from December 2021 to August 2023** The Scam Unveiled Losing over $2 million to a crypto scam promising guaranteed returns is a nightmare that became […]
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South Korean Prosecutors Crack Down on Fusionist (ACE) Token Price Manipulation South Korean prosecutors have arrested two individuals, Lee and Kang, for orchestrating a sophisticated price manipulation scheme involving the Fusionist (ACE) token. This case marks the first prosecution under the newly enacted Virtual Asset User Protection Act, highlighting the country’s aggressive stance against crypto […]
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South Korea Eyes Foreign Crypto Investment Amid Regulatory Challenges Imagine a world where the infamous “Kimchi Premium” is no more. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) might just make this a reality by considering allowing foreign investors into its cryptocurrency market, provided local exchanges meet stringent anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. This potential policy shift could […]
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South Korea Cryptocurrency Crisis: Investor Assaults Delio CEO Over Lost Funds, Faces Fine A South Korean investor, driven to desperation by lost cryptocurrency funds, assaulted the CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Delio. This incident, part of a broader wave of tension between defrauded investors and crypto executives, has resulted in a fine for the assailant […]
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South Korean Public Officials Embrace Crypto: 20% Hold Digital Assets Worth 14.4 Billion Won – 20% of South Korean public officials hold cryptocurrency. – Total value of these holdings: 14.41 billion Korean won ($9.8 million). – Seoul City Councilor Kim Hye-young leads with 1.7 billion Korean won ($1.2 million) in 16 different cryptocurrencies. – New […]
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