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South Korean financial authorities are escalating their efforts to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market by targeting overseas virtual asset exchanges that operate without proper registration. According to a local report, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), under the Financial Services Commission, is preparing sanctions, including potential site access blocking, against several prominent international exchanges that have been servicing Korean users illegally. This move underscores South Korea’s commitment to enforcing the Specific Financial Information Act (Special Financial Information Act), which mandates that all virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating within the country must register with the FIU. This legislation aims to protect Korean investors and prevent illicit financial activities within the digital asset space. The FIU is reported to have identified several exchanges, including Bitmex, Kucoin, Coinw, Bitunix, and KCEX, as targets for these sanctions. These platforms have reportedly been operating Korean-language websites, actively marketing to Korean investors, and providing customer support in Korean, all without the required registration. “These exchanges are clearly targeting Korean users, offering localized services without complying with our regulations. This poses a significant risk to our investors and undermines the integrity of our financial system,” stated an unnamed FIU official. In 2022, the FIU took similar action, requesting the Korea Communications Standards Commission to block access to 16 unregistered overseas exchanges. This initiative, coupled with cooperation from domestic card companies to restrict credit card transactions with these exchanges, led to the withdrawal of several platforms from the Korean market. 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

The crypto market is showing mixed signs of a rebound as Ethereum (ETH) has bounced back with 3% weekly gains and is now trading at $1,988—a promising shift after a choppy start to March. As sentiment gradually improves, attention is turning toward overlooked altcoins—and one of them is $HYPE (Hyperliquid), the decentralized derivatives exchange token. Despite being down over 50% in the past 90 days after its impressive December 2024 rally, HYPE is now starting to show signs of life again. Interestingly, a historical fractal pattern now suggests HYPE could be gearing up for a massive bullish reversal—one that mirrors the legendary rally of ( $BNB ) in 2018. And with a 11% intraday gain already on the books today, that bullish setup is starting to gain serious traction. HYPE Chart Mirrors BNB’s Past Price Behavior According to an ongoing fractal chart analysis, HYPE’s current price structure and correction phase closely resemble BNB’s 2018 cycle. The similarity is striking—both assets formed an ascending wedge pattern, followed by a sharp breakdown into a key accumulation zone just above the 50-week moving average (MA). This setup, along with a bullish crossover in MACD, eventually triggered a massive rally, pushing BNB’s price up by over 470%. Fast-forward to today, and HYPE appears to be walking the same path. After breaking down from a similar ascending wedge, it retested its $12–$16 support zone—the same range where BNB began its reversal. Now, HYPE is trading slightly above that range at $16.22, and just like BNB back then, it’s approaching its 50-day MA, which could act as a major trigger point for bullish momentum. To make things even more compelling, the MACD on the daily chart is flashing early bullish signals, just like BNB did before it surged. What’s Ahead ? If the fractal continues to play out, HYPE may be on the verge of a significant upside breakout. Once price action decisively clears the 50-day MA, it could unleash a powerful rally toward the $30–$45 range, echoing BNB’s parabolic move post-reversal. Momentum indicators and market sentiment appear to be aligning for a strong shift, with smart money likely watching closely. Of course, nothing is guaranteed—but fractals like this often play a huge role in forecasting major moves, especially when combined with key technical indicators.

The Open House Group, a leading real estate company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced that it now accepts XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin for payments. Open House, which added cryptocurrency payments to its accepted payment options in January this year, said it is expanding the offering to include three more crypto tokens. As well as XRP ( XRP ), Open House customers can now use Solana ( SOL ) and Dogecoin ( DOGE ) to handle real estate payments with the firm. With crypto adoption on the rise across the world amid regulatory clarity, Open House says demand for crypto transactions is huge. Given its integrated approach across the real estate space, the publicly-listed company sees crypto as a pillar of future growth. XRP, SOL and DOGE now join Bitcoin ( BTC ) and Ethereum ( ETH ) as accepted payment options for services and goods covering Open House Group’s suite of products — from property acquisition to design, construction and sales to management. “This expansion ensures our global clients with greater flexibility in their investment process, subject to compliance with their country’s regulations,” Open House wrote. Open House ranks among top real estate firms in Japan, and boasts over ¥1 trillion, about $6.7 billion, in annual sales. While it only began accepting BTC and ETH in January 2025, it has championed crypto and blockchain integration for a few years now. The company started to explore the potential application of crypto and blockchain technology in business in 2022. Open House’s involvement within the industry includes its sponsorship of a research initiative on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Notably, Yokiko Nishimura, who heads the firm’s crypto initiative, has helped bring crypto solutions to local financial institutions and crypto exchanges since 2015. Earlier this year, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba weighed in on the issue of crypto adoption, noting that digital assets and web3 are important to the country’s development and innovation. A positive approach to crypto has seen the Japanese Cabinet approve the Payment Services Act, which is set to provide regulatory guidelines for stablecoins and crypto brokerages in Japan.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions against Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency mixer, effectively legalizing its use for American citizens. This move reverses the August 2022 sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which had accused the platform of facilitating money laundering activities, including transactions linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group . Tornado Cash, launched in 2019, is an Ethereum-based protocol that enhances transaction privacy by allowing users to obfuscate the origins and destinations of their cryptocurrency transfers. While this service caters to individuals seeking financial privacy, it has also been exploited by malicious actors to launder illicit funds. The Treasury Department had alleged that Tornado Cash was used to launder over $7 billion in virtual currency, including $455 million stolen by the Lazarus Group. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the decision, stating, “Digital assets present enormous opportunities for innovation and value creation for the American people. Securing the digital asset industry from abuse by North Korea and other illicit actors is essential to establishing U.S. leadership and ensuring that the American people can benefit from financial innovation and inclusion.” Critics argued that sanctioning open-source software infringed upon free speech and technological innovation. In response, a group of Tornado Cash users, supported by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, filed a lawsuit challenging the sanctions. In November 2024, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that the Treasury had overstepped its authority. The court emphasized that Tornado Cash’s immutable smart contracts did not qualify as “property” under federal law, thereby falling outside the scope of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Judge Don Willett noted that while the technology could be misused , it was the role of Congress, not the courts, to amend relevant laws.

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIU) is significantly increasing its enforcement on cryptocurrency exchanges, both within the country and operating internationally. With regulatory compliance under intense scrutiny, the FIU has initiated actions against multiple trading platforms, signaling a clear and strict stance against crypto-related service providers. The FIU is also taking decisive measures against unregistered overseas exchanges, including prominent names like BitMEX and CoinW, citing violations of South Korea’s Specific Financial Transaction Information Reporting and Use Act. Authorities plan to block access to these non-compliant platforms for Korean users, a move aimed at curbing unregulated cryptocurrency trading. Reports indicate that another overseas exchange was also targeted in this action. This development has triggered concerns among market participants, who fear restricted access to widely used trading platforms. So far, the affected exchanges have not released official statements addressing the FIU’s actions. “This action reflects a growing trend among governments to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges operating within their jurisdictions,” said crypto analyst Alan Brown. Related: Bitcoin Not Suitable for Reserves, Says South Korea’s Central Bank Upbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has also faced regulatory headwinds. The FIU reportedly issued a suspension notice against Upbit in January over alleged Know Your Customer (KYC) violations. Dunamu, the exchange’s partner firm which operates Upbit’s South Korean business, also received a three-month suspension notice in late February due to a “violation of the obligation to prohibit transactions with unreported virtual asset operators.” In a separate, high-profile development , South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Bithumb on March 20th following allegations of significant financial misconduct involving its former CEO, Kim Dae-sik. Prosecutors suspect Kim embezzled substantial funds from the exchange, including a 3 billion Korean won (over $2 million) apartment lease deposit, to finance a personal real estate purchase. Regarding the potential for a strategic reserve of digital assets, the Bank of Korea issued a statement , confirming that the central bank is not interested in acquiring Bitcoin (BTC). Related: South Korea to Release Institutional Crypto Investment Guidelines in Q3 2025 Earlier this month, South Korea’s Democratic Party was asked to persuade the Bank of Korea to discuss the potential benefits of a strategy Bitcoin reserve, similar to US President Donald Trump’s administration. The inherent volatility of BTC led the central bank to swiftly reject the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. As per CoinMarketCap , Bitcoin soared to an all-time high of $109,114.88 two months ago and currently trades at $84,106.10, down 22% from those levels. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.