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FSC Urges Domestic Crypto Exchanges to Boost Reserves After Binance Hack
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Following a major hack on Binance that resulted in the loss of about 8 trillion won, South Korea's Financial Services Commission has urged domestic crypto exchanges to increase their reserves, especially by raising the proportion of assets held in cold wallets, and to enhance safety measures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Nov 2026 and 3 Nov 2026.
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You face tougher compliance from Korea's regulator demanding stronger asset reserves and safer storage after Binance's hack. Adjust your custody approach this week before inspections tighten.
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2 sources · first reported 2 Nov 2026 · latest 3 Nov 2026
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