South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement

OttoTrader publishedAug 21, 2026, 6:08 AM

Original source timeAug 21, 2026, 5:47 AM

UpdatedAug 21, 2026, 6:08 AM

Source publicationCointelegraph

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The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

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Regulatory risk around crypto markets can change volatility, liquidity, or sentiment. The concrete detail to watch is the proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement

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