Bithumb boosts security in wake of SK Telecom malware hack
Bithumb took action after SK Telecom was attacked with a malware infection that allowed hackers to access sensitive customer information.
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Bithumb raided over former CEO’s $2M apartment purchase, report
The raid follows an investigation into a former Bithumb CEO who allegedly misused $2 million of company money to purchase an apartment.
South Korea recovers from martial law and XRP, BTC flash crashes
Bitcoin and XRP fell 33% and 56% respectively after South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for the first time since 1979.
XRP craze in South Korea reminds traders of LUNA meltdown
If XRP can't hold onto its gains, it could provide even more disappointment to South Koreans still stinging from LUNA’s 2022 collapse.
— South Korea, US
US and South Korea defense pact extends to cyberwarfare, outer space
Amid concerns of Russia-backed hacks from North Korea, the US and South Korea have said their treaty includes cyber threats.
— Crime, South Korea
Top Korean paper knew its award went to $3B crypto scam, victims say
Right-wing newspaper Chosun Ilbo has been accused of knowingly covering and awarding the KOK crypto scam back in 2022.
Do Kwon was leverage in South Korea airport deal, ex-minister claims
A former minister alleged that Do Kwon may have been a tool in a trade deal that would give South Korea control over Montenegro's airports.
South Korea crypto scammer had plastic surgery to evade police
During his time on the run, the man reportedly spent $15,746 on plastic surgery to alter his eyes, nose, and the shape of his face.
Do Kwon finally set for South Korea extradition after court rejects US petition
The court established the conditions for the US and South Korea to petition for Do's extradition but South Korea’s request arrived first.
Do Kwon extradition reversed yet again in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruling sends Do Kwon's extradition case back to the High Court, where his fate will be decided.