South Korea’s New Crypto Investor Protection Law Goes Into Effect
This Friday, the first South Korean crypto regulatory framework has gone into effect after the one-year preparation period. The new law requires firms in the country to comply with stricter requirements to protect investors and their assets. Related Reading: $235 Million Crypto Theft from WazirX Was ‘Perpetrated’ By North Korean Hackers, Report Reveals South Korea’s […]
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