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South Korea to Allow Crypto Exchanges to Block Withdrawals if Hacks Are Suspected

The Financial Services Commission said preventive suspensions could limit losses after recent exchange security incidents.

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South Korea plans to let crypto exchanges freeze deposits and withdrawals over suspected hacks while requiring tougher monitoring and wallet security measures.

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Going forward, virtual asset exchanges will be able to prevent investor losses by preemptively blocking deposits and withdrawals when hacking or security breaches are suspected. The Digital Assets Act, for which the government draft is expected to be unveiled soon, will establish a legal basis for digital asset service providers to be held liable for damages on par with financial institutions. On the 12th, the Financial Services Commission annou…

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) warned cryptocurrency exchanges on Thursday that they should be investigated for violations when a suspected hacking attempt arises…

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Cointelegraph broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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