South Korea is preparing to expand its anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions. The government will extend the crypto Travel Rule to cover transfers below 1 million won, or about $680. The move follows the adoption of the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act, which took effect in July last year. The law bans insider trading, market manipulation, and illegal trading of virtual assets. It also gives regulators broader powers to inspect exchanges and enforce penalties for violations. Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won told the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee that ... (full story)