ChainCatcher news, according to South Korean media MTN, the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea has launched an investigation into the exchange Coinone, focusing on the abnormal situation of the Movement token's price skyrocketing shortly after its listing and then plummeting sharply.The investigation will verify whether there is unfair trading and check if Coinone's internal monitoring system is functioning properly. In addition, the reasons for Coinone listing the token ahead of other exchanges in a situation where liquidity may be insufficient will also be a key focus of the investigation.Officials stated that if abnormalities are found, proactive measures will be taken.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Services Commission of Korea (FSC) issued a statement denying reports about a finalized roadmap for the issuance of real-name cryptocurrency accounts for enterprises.Previously, local media, including the Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung), reported that the FSC plans to release a roadmap by the end of December, proposing a phased approach to issuing cryptocurrency accounts to enterprises (including public institutions and non-profit organizations). These reports mentioned that non-profit organizations (such as universities and local governments) would be prioritized in the first phase to meet liquidity needs rather than for investment purposes.The FSC clarified that no decision has been made regarding the corporate account policy, and relevant discussions are still ongoing within the Virtual Assets Committee. The FSC emphasized that no regulatory measures have been finalized and urged the public to remain cautious about speculative reports.Previous news, according to the Korea Economic Daily, the Financial Services Commission of Korea plans to release a roadmap for the opening of real-name cryptocurrency trading accounts for corporations by the end of December. The first phase will allow non-profit entities such as central government departments, local governments, public institutions, and universities to open real-name accounts.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korea Economic Daily, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea plans to release a roadmap for opening corporate cryptocurrency trading accounts by the end of December. The first phase will allow non-profit entities such as central government departments, local governments, public institutions, and universities to open real-name accounts. The second phase will allow related businesses such as cryptocurrency exchanges to open won accounts, while the opening of accounts for general enterprises and financial institutions will be included in a medium- to long-term plan.Cryptocurrency donations previously accepted by institutions such as Seoul National University could not be redeemed due to the inability to open trading accounts. It is reported that the approximately 1 billion won worth of WEMIX tokens held by Seoul National University will be convertible into cash for school finances under the new policy. Financial authorities stated that this move aims to address the issue of holding cryptocurrencies due to non-voluntary factors such as confiscation or donation, while also promoting the upgrade of related industries.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea, Kim Byung-hwan, stated in a television interview that there are currently no plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve.Kim Byung-hwan pointed out that South Korea will make decisions after observing the reactions of other countries to Trump's cryptocurrency adoption plan. He emphasized that the FSC currently prioritizes investor protection issues and remains vigilant about the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market. It is reported that although South Korea implemented the "Virtual Asset Protection Act" in July this year, regulatory agencies still need to carefully assess the actual impact of cryptocurrency assets on the economy.

ChainCatcher news, South Korean financial regulators have banned the issuance of cryptocurrency ETFs for spot and futures products, while also rejecting funds that invest in crypto companies, including exchanges.A head of an asset management company stated that they have been preparing to launch a fund investing in virtual asset companies since the end of last year, but have yet to receive approval from local regulators.Meanwhile, an official from the FSS acknowledged the growing demand for Bitcoin investment but stated that regulatory measures would not be relaxed unless there is a change in the government's current policies.

ChainCatcher message states that according to South Korea's "Virtual Asset User Protection Act," exchanges must notify users in advance of the reasons for blocking deposits and withdrawals. However, the Financial Supervisory Service's latest "Non-Action Opinion" indicates that in emergencies such as hacking attacks, money laundering, or fraud, exchanges may delay notification and prioritize implementing deposit and withdrawal restrictions.At the same time, the regulation adds strict conditions: a comprehensive assessment must be made to determine whether the reasons for the restrictions are foreseeable and the necessity of delaying notification. For special requests made by administrative or investigative agencies, the Financial Supervisory Service also emphasizes that, without justifiable reasons, the principle of prior notification must still be upheld to protect investors' rights from being infringed.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Information Unit (FIU) of the South Korean Financial Services Commission has discovered at least 500,000 suspected violations of customer identity verification (KYC) obligations during its review of the business renewal of the virtual asset exchange Upbit. The FIU is examining the legality of these cases one by one.The violations found during this review include some accounts that registered using vague identification documents, which may be used for money laundering or other illegal activities. According to the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information, virtual asset exchanges are required to renew their licenses every three years, and for violations of customer identity verification obligations, each case may be fined up to 100 million won. The FIU's review of Upbit is still ongoing.KYC is a necessary procedure under anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) requirements, and exchanges must ensure that users submit valid identification and complete identity verification.

ChainCatcher news, according to SBS Biz, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea will strengthen its cryptocurrency monitoring system based on the "Virtual Asset User Protection Act." The FSS will improve its methods for collecting and processing cryptocurrency data and establish its own standards for identifying suspicious transactions. It also plans to develop standards for monitoring price fluctuations and spikes in trading volume.In addition, the regulatory agency will enhance its management of data received from overseas cryptocurrency exchanges, including transaction records and policy actions. The agency has allocated approximately 150 million won (108,000 USD) for these upgrades, with the goal of completing them by the first quarter of next year.

According to ChainCatcher news, data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea on October 22 shows that from January 2018 to August 2024, the five major South Korean exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, Gopax) listed a total of 1,482 cryptocurrency assets, of which 517 (34.9%) were delisted.The average listing time for these delisted 517 cryptocurrency assets was 748 days (about 2 years and 18 days), but more than half (54.0%) of the cryptocurrency assets were delisted in less than two years. There were 107 tokens (20.7%) that even failed to last a year. The shortest listing time was for DigixDAO (DGD), which was delisted in January 2018, with a listing time of 77 days.

ChainCatcher news, according to Newsis, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea, Lee Bok-hyun, stated at the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee's national inspection meeting that they are investigating abnormal transactions of various cryptocurrencies, including suspicious trading activities of the AVAIL token on the Bithumb exchange. He also mentioned that the financial regulatory authorities are continuously improving the abnormal transaction detection system and handling multiple related investigation cases to enhance market confidence.It is reported that the AVAIL token was listed on Bithumb on July 23, 2024, with an initial price of 236 KRW. Within 15 minutes of its listing, its price surged over 1300%, but it fell back to around 200 KRW in less than 24 hours, raising market concerns about price manipulation.Democratic Party lawmaker Min Byeong-deok pointed out that the AVAIL token incident exposed flaws in Bithumb's abnormal transaction monitoring system. He revealed that Bithumb had stated that only transactions exceeding 5% of the total issuance would be considered abnormal transactions, a standard that clearly failed to effectively prevent such incidents.Director Lee Bok-hyun promised that the Financial Supervisory Service will continue to monitor and investigate various suspicious cryptocurrency trading activities, striving to enhance market transparency and investor protection.Previous news, South Korean lawmakers have requested access to abnormal trading data of AVAIL on Bithumb and are investigating potential price manipulation.

ChainCatcher news, a new South Korean regulatory body will be established this month, with the decision on Bitcoin ETF approvals as a key focus of its agenda. The agency is temporarily named the Virtual Assets Committee and may hold its first meeting "as early as this month."The agency will operate under the jurisdiction of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea. Analysts say its establishment will help "accelerate discussions on issues such as the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs." Industry insiders revealed that the committee will also discuss the issue of "allowing corporate investments in virtual assets."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) recently stated that it will reassess the ban on spot cryptocurrency ETFs and institutional accounts trading on cryptocurrency exchanges. This news marks a significant shift in the regulator's attitude towards digital assets.It is reported that the newly established cryptocurrency committee of the FSC will review the current ban. Previously, South Korean lawmakers have been calling for a change, with both the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition promising to approve local spot Bitcoin ETFs during the elections earlier this year. Since 2018, institutional investors in South Korea have effectively been prohibited from opening trading accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges. This policy adjustment could open new avenues for institutional investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market.Meanwhile, FSC Chairman Kim Byung-hwan stated that an investigation into the monopoly structure of South Korean digital asset exchanges will be conducted. Data shows that among the five fully licensed exchanges in South Korea, Upbit processed over $1.17 billion in trading volume in the past 24 hours, accounting for over 61% of the market share. In March of this year, its monthly average market share once soared to 80%. Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Kang-il also expressed concerns about the financial relationship between Upbit and its partner bank K-bank. He pointed out that Upbit's deposits account for 20% of K-bank's total deposits, warning that if the partnership between the two is disrupted, it could trigger a risk of a bank run.

ChainCatcher news, the chairman of the Financial Services Commission of Korea, Kim Byung-hwan, stated that he will review the monopoly phenomenon in the virtual asset market centered around Upbit. During the national policy inspection by the National Assembly's Administrative Committee, Kim Byung-hwan responded to questions from lawmakers regarding the monopoly structure of Upbit, pointing out that a comprehensive review will be conducted through the Virtual Asset Committee.Lawmakers also questioned the partnership between Upbit and K Bank, stating: "K Bank's total deposits amount to 22 trillion won, of which Upbit's deposits reach 4 trillion won, accounting for as much as 20%. If Upbit's trading is interrupted, K Bank could face a run on the bank."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, South Korean financial regulators have issued a stern warning, stating that a life sentence will be imposed for cryptocurrency fraud cases that profit over $4 million (approximately 5 billion won). This warning was issued following the enactment of the South Korean "Virtual Asset User Protection Act" in July 2024, which aims to prevent cryptocurrency crimes, partly inspired by the events involving Terra/Luna founder Do Kwon and the collapse of the FTX exchange.In addition, the new law stipulates other penalties, including fines of 3 to 5 times the illegal profits, as well as a maximum of one year of imprisonment.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the South Korean Financial Services Commission has approved the registration of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) for the first time in a year. The approved entities include virtual asset infrastructure company DSRV and crypto asset custody institution BDACS. DSRV submitted its registration application in October 2023 and received approval about a year later, while BDACS submitted its application in February 2024 and received approval about six months later.

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean Financial Services Commission has clearly stated that it will actively support the second phase of virtual asset legislation. Kim Sung-jin, the head of the Virtual Asset Division of the Financial Services Commission, stated that the policy direction of the United States will serve as an important reference for South Korea's virtual asset legislation, and pointed out that a strategic approach is needed in the areas of security tokens and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to expedite the National Assembly's discussions on the revision of related bills such as the Capital Markets Act.The South Korean authorities plan to focus on discussing the operational behaviors and qualification requirements of virtual asset service providers in the second phase of virtual asset legislation.Members of the National Assembly also believe that digital asset legislation is an urgent task. A member of the National Assembly's Policy Committee stated that digital assets are expected to create a new financial order and bring opportunities and challenges to the South Korean economy.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea announced that it will conduct its first inspection of virtual asset service providers, marking the first action since the implementation of the "Virtual Asset User Protection Act" in July. The FSS plans to inspect 6 institutions, including 2 won market exchanges, 3 token market exchanges, and 1 wallet/custody service provider. Notably, 2 of the major won market exchanges, such as Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Gopax, and Korbit, will be selected for inspection.The inspection will focus on compliance with regulations, user protection systems, internal control mechanisms, and monitoring of unfair trading. The FSS will review aspects such as user asset management, cold wallet usage, insurance and reserve status, maintenance of transaction records, and monitoring systems for abnormal trading. For violations, the FSS stated that it will impose strict sanctions to maintain market order while supporting businesses in strengthening self-regulatory oversight.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Services Commission of Korea requires virtual asset exchanges that have ceased operations to sign "virtual asset business insurance." Some closed exchanges, such as Gdac and Hanbitco, have already purchased insurance, while others, like Huobi Korea, are considering buying insurance.The insurance for virtual asset service providers is intended to help businesses cope with risks such as hacking attacks and system failures. Last month, with the implementation of the "Virtual Asset User Protection Act," purchasing insurance became a mandatory requirement.According to the "User Protection Act," continuing operations without accumulating reserves or without joining an insurance policy with a compensation limit of at least 5 billion won will result in fines and the inability to continue operations.