South Korea has introduced a new amendment to its Virtual Asset User Protection Act, allowing crypto exchanges to suspend transactions immediately for valid reasons such as hacking, money laundering, and fraud. This amendment is part of the country's efforts to combat threats in the crypto industry and protect customer security. The Financial Services Commission has also legalized the Digital Asset Protection Foundation to safeguard cryptocurrencies in case of exchange failures. However, exchanges are still advised to provide prior notice to customers before blocking transactions, except in emergency situations. South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, is currently facing regulatory pressure for allegedly violating KYC regulations by registering clients without proper verification procedures.



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