Danny Park

To improve public trust, South Korea is barring police officers from buying cryptocurrency. Could this presage a broader clampdown on crypto in the country?

As retail interest in crypto grows, countries around the world are grappling with consumer protection. Asia offers a window into the array of policy responses.

Angered by cryptocurrency tax laws and a government official's remarks on crypto investing, over 51,000 South Koreans are trying to push back via petitions.