South Korea Lifted Crypto Restrictions for Venture Companies, Hyping Up Pepen...
South Korea is lifting crypto restrictions for venture companies on September 16, giving them easier access to financing avenues and tax breaks. According to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), the measure comes in response to the growing global trust in the crypto sphere, combined with advancements in the user protection department. The decision comes seven years after the country restricted crypto in October 2018, amidst concerns about speculation influencing the market and the lack of proper investor security. The shift marks a long-awaited move that could bring South Korea at the....
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Some jurisdictions are recently putting up regulatory measures to curb cryptocurrency asset investment challenges. Among the many countries on this move is South Korea. The government is making a few recommendations that will serve as protection for cryptocurrency investors. In addition, it issued some guidelines for companies operating within the crypto industry in South Korea. […]
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