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South Korea’s People Power Party calls for swift crypto regulations following the approval of a bill targeting transparency in lawmakers’ digital asset holdings. The proposed bill would require lawmakers to report their cryptocurrency holdings in annual asset disclosures, promoting greater transparency and addressing concerns of potential money laundering.

A former Coinone executive, Mr. Jeon, admitted to taking $1.51 million in bribes for listing virtual assets on the platform. This case highlights the need for robust legal frameworks, transparency, ethics, and balances in the cryptocurrency industry to combat potential pitfalls and ensure market integrity.

South Korea’s Prosecutor-General, Lee Won-seok, commits to a “thorough review” of the cryptocurrency sector amidst growing public suspicion of politicians’ digital asset holdings and the recent Coin Gate scandal involving insider trading allegations. The investigation will focus on areas such as token listings on exchanges, investment problems, speculation issues, and crypto-powered illicit activities.

South Korean prosecutors raided crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb in connection with lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk’s digital assets investigation. Amid allegations of suspicious crypto dealings and resignation, South Korea continues efforts to regulate and monitor cryptocurrency activity, ensuring legal compliance and user safety.