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Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Under Scrutiny by S. Korean Authorities in Connection With Illegal Remittances

Summary: South Korean authorities have launched a probe into the Bitcoin ‘Kimchi Premium.’ The investigations cite that the Kimchi Premium was used to make profits that were transferred abroad through illegal remittances. Authorities in South Korea have launched investigations into the famous Bitcoin ‘Kimchi’ premium. According to local reports, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s

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US authorities arrest former Coinbase manager, alleging insider crypto trading

United States authorities have brought charges against three people for wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with a scheme to commit insider trading using crypto, one of whom was a former product manager at Coinbase Global.In a Thursday announcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of

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South Korean authorities raid 15 entities linked to Terra collapse: Report

Prosecutors in South Korea behind the investigation of Terraform Labs have reportedly executed a search and seizure in 15 firms, including seven crypto exchanges.According to a Wednesday report from News1 Korea, the Joint Financial and Securities Crime Investigation Team of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office raided the offices of

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Open letter from UK Information Commissioner John Edwards to public authorities

Dear public sector colleagues, The role of UK Information Commissioner comes with responsibilities, powers, and discretions. Since starting my role in January, I have been touring the UK listening to businesses, organisations and the public about their expectations of me and my office. These conversations have informed my early views on

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International data protection and privacy authorities provide guidance against the threat of credential stuffing attacks

Latest report from international data protection and privacy authorities has identified credential stuffing as a significant and growing cyber threat to personal information. Credential stuffing is a cyber-attack method that exploits people’s tendency to use the same username and

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Central authorities have demonized privacy — Crypto projects must fight back

Zcash (ZEC), a privacy coin that launched in 2016, unveiled an upgrade to its system on May 31 that will allow users to more easily make private, trustless digital cash payments on mobile phones. Not everyone would view this as a good development.The unfamiliarity, uncertainty and public intrigue surrounding privacy

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South Korean authorities reportedly probe staff behind Terra

The South Korean government continues to investigate Terraform Labs, the firm behind the Terra Network as well as Luna Classic (LUNC), previously known as Terra (LUNA), and TerraUSD (UST) tokens, by reportedly summoning subpoenas to employees.South Korean authorities have reportedly summoned all employees at Terraform Labs as part of a

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South Korean Authorities Look to More Closely Scrutinize Exchanges Following Terra Meltdown: Report

"We need to make exchanges play their proper role, and toward that end it is crucial for watchdogs to supervise them thoroughly," Rep. Sung Il-jong of the ruling People Power Party said. "When exchanges violate rules, they should be held legally responsible to ensure that the market functions well without

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Chinese Authorities Prosecute Alleged Masterminds Behind MDC Pyramid Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News

Chinese authorities in Rong County recently said they have prosecuted eight individuals accused of being the masterminds behind the Magic Data Chain (MDC) pyramid scheme. The pyramid is thought to have handled transactions with a total value of over $147 million. Virtual Currency Pyramid Scheme Authorities in China’s Rong County, Zigong

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