An ICOrating review of 100 crypto exchanges found that 54% failed at least one core security check, with weak password rules, limited 2FA adoption, and poor domain protection standing out.

A new study by ICOrating.com reveals that 54% of cryptocurrency exchanges have poor security in at least one area, including weak passwords and lack of 2FA. Coinbase tops the list with a score of 89, while Okcoin ranks last with just 15.

South Korea has formally confirmed that crypto gains above 2.5 million won will be taxed at 22% starting Jan. 1, 2027, with implementation work underway alongside major local exchanges.

South Korea has confirmed that virtual asset taxation will begin on Jan. 1, 2027, with a 22% tax applying to annual crypto gains above 2.5 million won, potentially affecting a large investor base.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed that a 22% tax on virtual asset gains exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,850) will take effect January 2027, impacting over 13.26 million investors. The National Tax Service is coordinating with major exchanges on implementation.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially confirmed that virtual asset taxation will begin in January 2027. A 22% tax applies to annual gains exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,850), impacting an estimated 13.26 million investors. The NTS is finalizing notices with five major exchanges.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed a 22% tax on virtual asset gains exceeding 2.5 million won (~$1,850), effective January 1, 2027, impacting over 13.26 million registered investors. The National Tax Service is finalizing collection mechanisms with major exchanges.

South Korea's People Power Party pushes to delete virtual asset tax clauses for investor fairness, while Bank of Korea nominee Shin Hyun-song, a known stablecoin critic, may tighten regulations or favor a CBDC.