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Analyst reviewing Coinone and Korbit's crucial investment warning for the ALPHA cryptocurrency token.
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Crucial Warning: Coinone and Korbit Flag ALPHA Token for Investment Caution

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Seoul, South Korea: In a significant move highlighting heightened regulatory scrutiny, two of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinone and Korbit, have simultaneously designated the Alpha Venture DAO (ALPHA) token as a cautionary investment item. This crucial warning, issued after a comprehensive internal review, cites serious concerns over the project’s disclosure practices, governance transparency, and […]

Upbit exchange lists Sentient (SENT) token for AI cryptocurrency trading against Bitcoin and USDT.
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Upbit Announces Pivotal Sentient (SENT) Listing for AI Crypto Trading

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Seoul, South Korea, January 28, 2025: In a significant move for the artificial intelligence cryptocurrency sector, South Korea’s premier digital asset exchange, Upbit, has announced it will list Sentient (SENT) for trading. The new trading pairs—SENT/BTC, SENT/USDT, and SENT/KRW—will go live at 08:30 UTC on Wednesday, January 29. This listing represents a major validation point […]

South Korea National Assembly passes new cryptocurrency law requiring criminal background checks for VASP shareholders
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South Korea Crypto Law: New Groundbreaking Legislation Mandates Criminal Record Checks for VASP Shareholders

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Seoul, South Korea, January 30, 2025: South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a groundbreaking amendment that will fundamentally change how cryptocurrency firms operate within its jurisdiction. The new legislation requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to conduct criminal background checks on their major shareholders, marking one of the most significant regulatory developments in Asia’s cryptocurrency […]

Bithumb exchange lists SENT and ELSA tokens for South Korean Won trading, a major crypto market development.
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Bithumb’s Strategic Move: Listing SENT and ELSA for KRW Trading Expands South Korea’s Crypto Frontier

January 29, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant development for the regional digital asset ecosystem, the major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced the listing of two new tokens, Sentient (SENT) and Hey Elsa (ELSA), for direct trading against the South Korean Won (KRW). Trading commenced at 09:00 UTC today, providing local investors with immediate access […]

Google delays its crypto app ban in South Korea, impacting VASP registration rules for exchanges.
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Google Crypto App Ban Delayed: Internal Issues Stall South Korea’s VASP Enforcement

January 29, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: In a significant development for the Asian cryptocurrency market, Google has postponed its planned enforcement action against mobile applications from overseas digital asset exchanges operating in South Korea. The tech giant confirmed to industry publication Digital Asset that the implementation of a ban on apps from exchanges not registered […]