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South Korea Fines Coinone $3.5M, Imposes Partial Suspension in AML Crackdown

South Korea has fined crypto exchange Coinone $3.5 million and ordered a partial suspension over anti-money laundering violations, intensifying its regulatory crackdown on digital asset platforms.

Bank of Korea Proposes Crypto Circuit Breakers After Bithumb’s $42B Bitcoin Error

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By Emily Carter Apr 13, 2026

South Korea’s central bank proposes crypto “circuit breakers” after a massive Bithumb error exposed gaps in exchange safeguards.

Bithumb Delays IPO Plans to Post-2028 amid Regulatory Challenges

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By Michael Turner Apr 2, 2026

Bithumb pushes its IPO timeline beyond 2028 as it strengthens internal controls and navigates regulatory hurdles in South Korea.

By Matthew Clarke Mar 23, 2026

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Bithumb Pushes to Reappoint CEO Despite Regulatory Setbacks

By Matthew Clarke Mar 23, 2026

Bithumb seeks to extend CEO Lee Jae-won’s term despite AML penalties and ongoing investigations in South Korea.

By Matthew Clarke Feb 20, 2026

Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

South Korean Regulators Face Scrutiny After Bithumb’s Massive Bitcoin Credit Error

By Matthew Clarke Feb 20, 2026

Lawmakers in South Korea are pressuring regulators after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 620,000 BTC, raising concerns over oversight, operational controls, and the country’s digital asset framework.

By David Walker Feb 10, 2026

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South Korea Probes Bithumb After $43B Bitcoin Error

By David Walker Feb 10, 2026

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service launched a formal investigation into Bithumb following a $43 billion Bitcoin “fat-finger” mishap during a promotional event.

By Michael Turner Feb 9, 2026

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South Korea Expands Crypto Market Probes Following Bithumb Error

By Michael Turner Feb 9, 2026

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service is launching targeted investigations into high-risk trading tactics and price manipulation.