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South Korea to Apply Bank-Level Liability to Crypto Exchanges After Upbit Hack

December 8, 2025

South Korea plans to enforce bank-level liability on crypto exchanges after a major Upbit hack exposed weaknesses in consumer protection. New rules could require exchanges to compensate users for losses and face stricter fines and operational standards.

Bitcoin·Community·Defi·Policy·Regulation

South Korea’s Bithumb Announces Plans for Nasdaq Listing

October 1, 2024

Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, revealed its intention to explore listing on the U.S. Nasdaq during a shareholders’ meeting yesterday. The company plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2025, with Samsung Securities acting as the primary underwriter. According to its management, the move to target the U.S.

October 1, 2024

The Shib Crypto Recap: Tuesday

The cryptocurrency space is currently experiencing significant regulatory changes and market dynamics,

August 20, 2025

South Korea Suspends Crypto Lending on Local Exchanges Amid Safety Concerns

Summary: Why did South Korea suspend crypto lending on local exchanges? South