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The Korean government has introduced a new reporting requirement that directly links cryptocurrency liquidation with real estate purchases. Under the New Housing Supply Expansion Plan announced on September 7, any individual who converts virtual assets into cash to buy property…
The Korean government has introduced a new reporting requirement that directly links cryptocurrency liquidation with real estate purchases. Under the New Housing Supply Expansion Plan announced on September 7, any individual who converts virtual assets into cash to buy property…
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed the Harper v. Faulkender case, effectively endorsing the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) authority to monitor cryptocurrency transactions. By applying the third-party doctrine, the Court ruled that blockchain records, much like bank statements, do not…
The cryptocurrency market on August 22 showed a cautious mood, with Upbit’s overall sentiment index holding steady at a neutral 51. Investor activity slowed as trading volumes weakened and short-term buying pressure eased, keeping the market in a watchful state…
Prediction market platform Polymarket has appointed Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor while securing a multimillion-dollar investment from conservative venture firm 1789 Capital. The move is seen as a strategic effort to balance between regulation and politics, with Trump Jr.…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices provided legal advisory services to a global blockchain company that planned to launch a new website targeting users worldwide. The core challenge was to build a safe and reliable platform while ensuring compliance with the…
Global blockchain mainnet XPLA announced the introduction of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to connect artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain. MCP is an open protocol that enables AI models to interact with external data sources and tools in a…
Over $600 million flowed into the global cryptocurrency market within a single day, primarily through USD and the stablecoin USDT, fueling buying pressure in Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Ethereum (ETH). USD inflows totaled $104.2 million, mostly directed toward BTC…
C&K Law Offices was engaged by a client planning to enter into marketing agreements with domestic influencers on behalf of a virtual asset exchange. The primary objective was to ensure that all influencer-led promotional activities complied with Korean laws and…
C&K Law Offices was engaged by a client—an overseas virtual asset service provider (VASP)—to provide legal analysis on whether and under what standards a foreign VASP would be considered subject to reporting obligations under Korean law. The core legal question…
C&K Law Offices was approached by a client planning to distribute materials describing a virtual asset scheduled to be issued in the future. To ensure the materials would not create legal exposure, the client sought our legal consultation prior to…
A growing number of companies are adopting the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model by strategically accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum. These firms generate returns through methods like staking and crypto-backed lending, offering institutional investors such as pension funds and insurers a…
Korea’s financial authorities have raised concerns over the recently launched crypto lending services by Upbit and Bithumb, citing legal uncertainties and insufficient investor protections. The services allow users to borrow coins they don’t own and sell them short, essentially enabling…
C&K Law Offices advised a client in the pseudo-investment advisory sector on adopting an MSO structure amid a rapidly changing financial environment.The client required in-depth legal analysis on regulatory matters involving the Capital Markets Act, Virtual Asset User Protection Act,…
