Original sourceBusinesskorea
Summary
South Korea will implement revised reporting rules on August 20, tightening scrutiny of crypto exchanges, including reviewing major shareholder qualifications, financial soundness (debt ratio cap of 200%, no loan defaults in three years), requiring at least four dedicated AML personnel, ISMS certif…
Key points
- Crypto-related parties operating or investing in South Korea must understand stricter compliance requirements.
- South Korea's tightening may raise operational costs for exchanges and impact market participants.
- Rising compliance costs may force smaller exchanges out, reducing choices but enhancing investor protection.
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