South Korea Intensifies Anti-Phishing Efforts with Stricter Exchange Controls
In a bid to combat a rising wave of voice phishing scams, South Korea's financial authorities have mandated that all local cryptocurrency exchanges implement a uniform, stringent system for delaying withdrawals. This move aims to thwart scams that rely on rapid transaction processing. Previously, exchanges had the discretion to allow users to bypass holding periods, but this flexibility has been …
April 8, 2026, 10:44 a.m.