Cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com named Patrick Yoon as the new general manager of its South Korea operations today. Before his appointment at Crypto.com, Patrick served as the country manager of Visa Korea and Mongolia for three years. 
<h2>Crypto.com Appoints Patrick Yoon as General Manager of South Korea Operations</h2>
Crypto.com <a href="https://blog.crypto.com/crypto-com-appoints-patrick-yoon-as-general-manager-south-korea/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">announced</a> a new appointment to its South Korean branch in a blog post on September 7. The company said that it was hiring former country manager at Visa Korea, Patrick Yoon, as its new general manager.

Patrick’s appointment comes at a crucial time as <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/top-south-korea-exchanges-are-delisting-altcoins-due-to-govt-regulation/">regulators</a> in South Korea are hardening their stance against cryptocurrencies. Recently, several exchanges have been forced to cease their operations for failing to comply with Financial Intelligence Unit’s new anti-money laundering laws. Just last month, Japanese tech giant LINE’s crypto exchange Bitfront announced that it would shut down all its activities by Sept. 14.

However, Patrick isn’t discouraged by the ongoing developments and has expressed an intention to work with regulators to better understand the industry. 

 “We will work closely with industry leaders and policymakers to enhance understanding of this fast-growing industry and support its growth in a safe and sustainable manner,” he stated in the post.

Commenting on the new hiring, Crypto.com CEO and co-founder Kris Marszalek highlighted that Patrick’s experience was an ideal fit for the company. He noted:

“His strong corporate background is a perfect fit for Crypto.com. We look forward to reaching new heights in Korea with Patrick on board.”
<h2>South Korean Regulators Want Exchanges to Register by Sept. 24</h2>
The fate of many digital asset exchanges in South Korea is <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/11-crypto-exchanges-to-wind-down-operations-in-south-korea/">currently hanging</a> in the balance as the last day for registering with regulators draws near. The Financial Transaction Reports Act requires both domestic and foreign exchanges to complete registration by Sept 24.

However, getting approval has been a tough road for many companies, who have to get certified by the Information Security Management System, ensure their customers have real bank accounts, and verify that their CEO and board members have not been involved in criminal activities.

As of now, South Korea does not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal assets, although it’s contemplating a tax on crypto revenue starting next year.

Crypto.com Picks Patrick Yoon as New General Manager, South Korea

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com named Patrick Yoon as the new general manager of its South Korea operations today.

Divya is a postgraduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University specializing in International Relations and a professional writer with more than 5 years of experience writing for the web. She is an avid reader interested in the global financial system and the effects of decentralization. At Cryptoknowmics, she hopes to deliver clear and understandable content to inform readers about the latest events in the crypto sector.

Crypto.com Picks Patrick Yoon as New General Manager, South Korea

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