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South Korea Cracks Down on 40 Crypto Manipulation Cases Since the 2024 Law
South Korea's FSS and FSC have investigated 40 crypto manipulation cases since the 2024 user-protection law, referring more than 30 to prosecutors for charges.
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South Korea's financial authorities have investigated 40 crypto market manipulation cases since the country's user-protection law took effect in 2024, referring more than 30 to investigative agencies.
The Financial Supervisory Service and the Financial Services Commission have been scrutinizing exchanges for suspicious trading, including wash trading and insider trading. The law requires exchanges to implement real-time surveillance systems and report unusual transactions.
The cases referred to prosecutors cover a range of violations. Authorities have not disclosed specific exchange names or individuals involved.
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