South Korean Regulator Will Shield Exchanges That Freeze Funds at the First Sign of a Hack

Article Unchained Thursday, 12 November 2026

The Financial Services Commission said it will issue a no-action letter covering exchanges that block deposits and withdrawals on suspicion of a hack, a step the industry says current law leaves unclear.

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