Crypto Assets Catapult In South Korea: Valued Above $45.9B
South Korea’s Crypto Asset Market witnessed massive growth at the end of 2021. The valuation of the market stood at $45.9B (55.2 Trillion Won). This information was brought to light by the country’s primary financial regulator, The Financial Service Commission. A unique study was conducted by the financial regulator in light of the information compiled […]
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Almost 260 Billion Won in Crypto Seized for Tax Evasion in South Korea
The amount of crypto assets seized from South Koreans accused of dodging taxation has reached almost 260 billion Korean won (close to $184 million at current exchange rates), the online editions Yonhap News and Maekyung unveiled on Thursday.
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