Crypto Under Fire: Why South Korea’s Bithumb Penalty Is A Warning Shot To Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a 6-month partial business suspension and 36.8 billion won fine on one the biggest Korean crypto exchanges, Bithumb. Related Reading: Crypto Push In Korea: Hana Financial And Standard Chartered Unveil New Deal A New Governance Hit On A Crypto Exchange According to Korean outlet News1, the FIU […]

Banks to remain closed on March 23


State Bank of Pakistan building is seen in this undated image. — SBP/File

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a bank holiday on Monday, March 23, on the occasion of ‘Pakistan Day’.

“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on March 23, 2026 being public…