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Korean Crypto Exchanges Paid $14.7M to Banks for Name Verification Services: Report

Exchanges have to set up partnerships with banks for real-name verification by Sept. 24.

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Busan Plans Digital Asset Exchange, Tencent Launches Digital IOUs

The Korean city of Busan plans a digital asset exchange. Bitcoin mining difficulty on the increase. Tencent launches a digital IOU platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Bit Mining Pivots Overseas, Ethereum Creator Joins ‘Stoned Cats’ Cast

China’s Bit Mining pivots to focus on overseas mining business. Korean crypto exchange Upbit accused of involvement in illegal transactions. Ethereum’s creator joins the cast of animated crypto series ‘Stoner Cats.’ We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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India Issues CBDC Update, Korea Threatens to Block Exchanges

India issues update on CBDC plans. Korea threatens to block access to foreign crypto exchanges. Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands launches NFT accelerator. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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South Korea's Financial Watchdog Warns Foreign Exchanges Must Register in 2 Months

The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit is pushing for exchanges to register in line with new anti-money laundering laws.

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Bank of Korea Chooses Ground X as Supplier for CBDC Pilot: Report

South Korea's central bank has picked a blockchain subsidiary of internet giant Kakao.

The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.

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ICICI Blocks Crypto Transfers, Korea Banks to Report Crypto Crime

India’s ICICI bank blocks international crypto transfers. Korea says banks must report crypto-related money laundering. Fears over plagiarism hit the NFT world. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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3 Firms Vie to Develop South Korea's CBDC Pilot

BOK will base its evaluation on the technological capacity of each firm.

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Korea Crypto Law Applies to Binance, Samsung Next Invests in Nifty’s

The head of Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) says crypto laws apply to Binance. Samsung Next invests in Nifty’s, and in a new series, Forkast News will examine how NFTs could revolutionize the music business. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Another Large Bank in South Korea to Provide Custody of Crypto Assets

Woori Financial Group is joining forces with bitcoin exchange Coinplug to offer the service.

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