South Korea Sets 2027 Pilot for Tokenized Government Bonds on Wholesale CBDC

South Korea is moving forward with concrete plans to test tokenized government bonds integrated with the Bank of Korea’s wholesale central bank digital currency infrastructure in 2027. The announcement, unveiled Tuesday as part of the government’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy for the Second Half, marks a significant step in transforming sovereign debt issuance through blockchain…

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South Korea Charges 23 People in $11M Cambodian Crypto Scam Laundering Case

South Korean authorities have charged 23 individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency laundering scheme linked to an $11 million scam operation based in Cambodia. The charges represent a significant enforcement action against organized crime networks exploiting digital assets to clean illicit funds across international borders. The investigation revealed that the suspects used cryptocurrency as a…

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South Korea Orders Cross-Agency Probe After Tax Office Leaks Crypto Wallet Seed Phrase

South Korea Orders Cross-Agency Probe After Tax Office Leaks Crypto Wallet Seed Phrase South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister has ordered a comprehensive review of government cryptocurrency custody practices after tax authorities accidentally exposed a wallet seed phrase in a press release, resulting in the theft of approximately $4.8 million worth of digital assets. Deputy Prime…

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