South Korean Crypto Exchanges Surpass Stock Market in Trading Volume
South Korean crypto exchanges exceeded the stock market in trading volume, driven by increasing interest in altcoins and a high-risk investment preference among Korean investors.

South Korean crypto exchanges exceeded the stock market in trading volume, driven by increasing interest in altcoins and a high-risk investment preference among Korean investors.
South Korean crypto exchanges successfully stopped cybercriminals from stealing over $82 million through romance scams. Their secret weapon: abnormal transaction detection systems that actively spot and block fraudulent activities, providing a robust defence against online scams.
The India-UAE oil trade in rupees signifies a major shift from dollar dominance, reflecting the BRICS nations' commitment to alternative trade currencies and the rising influence of emerging economies in global finance.
This approval allows Upbit Singapore to continue providing regulated Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to institutional investors while awaiting the full licence.
Major exchanges are already preparing to meet the new requirements.
Crypto exchanges are running out of runway as regulators in key markets play hardball.
Crypto regulations in South Korea require exchanges to enforce strict KYC and AML guidelines, and major crypto exchanges have dropped other privacy coins in the past.
South Korean police have contacted the country’s major exchanges to freeze any funds related to the troubled Luna Foundation Guard.
Compliance with the rules gives South Korea a head start in regulating virtual assets, but could hurt the domestic industry with excessive transfer restrictions between exchanges.