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South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms

  • —Review covered 130 financial firms, including crypto companies
  • —Regulator identified gaps in cyber defenses
  • —Stricter cybersecurity assessments proposed
Why it matters: Tighter rules will raise compliance costs for Korean crypto exchanges but reduce the risk of hacks.
Source: Cointelegraph