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In December, the exchange became the world's third-largest centralized platform by trading volume, handling transactions worth over $283 billion.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>On November 14, 2024, South Korea's regulatory body conducted an on-site inspection of Upbit to renew its license, which had expired in October. According to the FIU, the inspection uncovered approximately 700,000 instances of potential violations.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"image-align-center\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-01-16t154633453.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"South Korea's authorities have ordered the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange to suspend operations.\\\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-01-16t154633453.jpg\" width=\"400\" />\u003C/picture>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The regulator's claims are related to Upbit's failure to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. Inspectors found that in thousands of cases, Upbit did not properly oversee the verification process — the names and registration numbers on active clients' documents were blurred.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"image-align-center\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-01-16t154636955.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"South Korea's authorities have ordered the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange to suspend operations.\\\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-01-16t154636955.jpg\" width=\"400\" />\u003C/picture>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Under South Korean law, each violation can result in a fine of up to 100 million won (approximately $67,000). Given the number of violations detected, the theoretical maximum fine could exceed $40 billion.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Upbit is required to submit its objections by January 20. The final decision on fines and sanctions will be made the following day. 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