South Korea
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cryptoBithumb Pursues Legal Action for 7 Bitcoin Lost in Payout Error
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb initiates legal proceedings to reclaim 7 Bitcoin lost due to a significant payout error during a promotional event.
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cryptoAsia's Digital Asset Crackdown: Personal Accountability for Leaders
Stricter crypto regulations in Asia are placing personal responsibility on senior leaders, highlighting the need for robust governance and D&O insurance. Crypto scams are also evolving to target experienced investors.
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cryptoSouth Korea Mandates Strict Withdrawal Delays for Crypto Exchanges to Combat Phishing
South Korean regulators impose uniform withdrawal delay criteria on all crypto exchanges, eliminating individual platform discretion to combat a surge in voice phishing scams.
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cryptoSouth Korea Targets Stablecoins and RWAs with New Financial Oversight
South Korea's draft bill classifies stablecoins as foreign exchange instruments and mandates trust backing for tokenized assets.
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worldNorth Korea Escalates Tensions with Ballistic Missile Launches
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles after declaring South Korea its 'most hostile enemy.' The launches follow recent drone incidents and Pyongyang's push to expand its nuclear arsenal.
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worldNorth Korea Launches Suspected Missiles Amid Diplomatic Dismissal
Pyongyang fires unidentified projectiles as a top official labels South Korea an enemy, dashing hopes for improved relations.
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financeSamsung's Profit Skyrockets on AI Memory Chip Demand
Samsung Electronics forecasts a massive surge in first-quarter operating profit, driven by booming demand for AI memory chips and rising prices.
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cryptoSouth Korea Mandates 5-Minute Crypto Holdings Verification
South Korea's Financial Services Commission orders crypto exchanges to reconcile internal ledgers with actual holdings every five minutes to enhance control and prevent errors.