Crypto Influencers In South Korea Face New Rules: Disclose Holdings
The crypto market in Seoul may get a little clearer about who’s talking and why. According to recent reports, lawmakers in South Korea are drafting rules that would force people who give investment tips on social media to show what they own and what they are paid to promote. Related Reading: Bitcoin Vs. Quantum: Saylor […]
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