South Korean authorities raid Upbit, Bithumb crypto exchanges after political scandal
The raids came as a local lawmaker stepped down from politics amid accusations of allegedly selling millions in cryptocurrency before new laws were enforced.
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The raids came as a local lawmaker stepped down from politics amid accusations of allegedly selling millions in cryptocurrency before new laws were enforced.
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