Attorney Ohoon Kwon: “Six Key Conflict Issues in Crypto Exchanges”

Attorney Ohoon Kwon, the managing partner of Cha & Kwon Law Offices, delivered a presentation on “Conflicts of Interest in Virtual Asset Exchanges” on March 24, 2025, in the 8th Conference Room of the National Assembly Members’ Office Building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. During his presentation, Attorney Kwon examined six major conflict of interest issues by focusing on global regulatory trends affecting virtual asset exchanges and related services. He provided a comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Japan, MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets), the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore, while also addressing various operational challenges faced by virtual asset exchanges. Attorney Kwon underscored the importance of recognizing vertical integration in these platforms, emphasizing that transparent disclosure and strong customer protection measures must remain top priorities.

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