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Korea to Inspect 3 Banks Over Crypto Exchange Connections
Three South Korean banks are to be inspected over their compliance with new anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency exchange accounts.
Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings
Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.
Vitalik: Ethereum Apps Are Being 'Screwed' By Scaling
At a conference in South Korea Wednesday, ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin sought to raise awareness of the platform's technical limitations.
Crypto Data Startup BitKan Raises $10 Million in New Funding
After closing its OTC trading service, Chinese bitcoin startup BitKan is looking to expand its business with $10 million in a Series B round.
Korea's Crypto Exchanges Pledge Market Cleanup
While the crypto market has seen a major correction recently, Korean exchanges show future optimism and double down on self-regulation efforts.
Taiwan Central Bank Proposes Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin
The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.
Korean Police Bust Bitcoin Miners Illegally Using Cheap Factory Power
Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.
Thailand Inches Closer to Cryptocurrency Taxation
Thailand is expected to enact a law soon that will mandate cryptocurrency traders for both value added tax as well as capital gain tax.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals.
Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.
