Korean gov't clarifies crypto regulatory roles of different agencies
After some confusion, South Korea's government has laid out which state and regulatory bodies are charged with the oversight of various aspects of crypto-related activities. Over the past year or so, the crypto community in South Korea has had to adapt to a suite of new regulations and government frameworks tailored to the growing industry. With the regulatory landscape for digital assets thus undergoing a marked shift, there has nonetheless been some confusion as to which Korean government agency or regulatory authority is tasked with overseeing various aspects of crypto-related....
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