

Report: Binance to Acquire Gopax to Re-Enter South Korean Market



The move will reportedly give Binance a 41% share in one of South Korea's largest exchanges.
Binance Moves Back to South Korea
Binance is reportedly in the final steps to complete a 41% takeover of the South Korean exchange Gopax. If completed, the move would allow Binance to operate once again in the South Korean crypto market.
The deal, yet to be announced, was originally set to go through before Christmas 2022 but required further due diligence over equity calculations, according to a translated report from Decenter on January 2.
According to Decenter, Binance has recently completed due diligence on the acquisition of Gopax. Gopax is one of the five major South Korean exchanges (Upbit, Bitsum, Coinone, Corbit, Gopax). Binance previously announced the acquisition of exchanges in Japan and Indonesia.
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) January 2, 2023
The acquisition still requires the official approval of Korean authorities, and neither Binance nor Gopax have commented on the deal.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced Binance’s intent to re-enter the South Korean crypto market in November 2022 during Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon. CZ said Binance would comply with all local regulatory requirements with any re-entry to the market in South Korea.
The Gopax move will be the first time Binance will open global crypto trading services since 2021 in the country. Binance previously operated in South America from 2019 to 2021 and has also helped Busan City develop a blockchain ecosystem. Binance opened an office in Busan in August 2022.
Gopax reportedly has a minor market share among the South Korean audience, and the addition of Binance’s resources can bring investor opportunities and improved international connections.
What is Binance:
Binance positions itself as the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and crypto-asset infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. The Binance platform aims to increase the freedom of money for users and features a comprehensive portfolio of crypto-asset products and offerings, including trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization, and infrastructure solutions.
Where to find Binance:
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Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Appeals Extradition Decision in Montenegro

The appeal will be reviewed by the Montenegro court, and the Montenegrin Ministry of Justice faces challenges in reaching a conclusive decision by the December 15 deadline.
Kwon Do-hyung, the founder of Terraform Labs (TFL), has filed an appeal against the recent extradition ruling made by the High Court of Podgorica in Montenegro, according to a local South Korean media outlet.
The Montenegrin Court of Appeal confirmed on December 6 that Kwon Do-hyung contested the decision, stating, “I do not accept the court’s decision to extradite me, so I do not submit to the court’s decision.”
This appeal prompts the Montenegrin Court of Appeals to reassess the extradition decision, introducing uncertainty into the resolution timeline.
Extradition Request and Timeline
The court initially approved Kwon’s extradition request on November 24, stipulating his transfer to either the United States or his home country, South Korea.
The current appeal has altered the decision-making timeline, making it challenging for the Montenegrin Ministry of Justice to finalize the extradition destination before the December 15 deadline.
During the extradition trial, Kwon expressed a preference for being extradited to South Korea, a request that was granted by the court. However, the appeal has extended the timeline, potentially rescheduling the extradition proceedings to January, according to Crypto Times.
Despite Kwon Do-hyung’s appeal, local observers in Montenegro suggest slim chances of overturning the extradition decision. A prevailing belief among Montenegrin government officials and judiciary figures is that Kwon’s continued detention attracts undue attention.
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