Upbit 向诈骗受害者返还 600 万美元，在寻求更新运营许可证时面临监管挑战

韩国加密货币交易所 Upbit 采取了值得称赞的一步，向 380 名电信诈骗受害者返还超过 600 万美元（80 亿韩元）。

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has returned over $6 million (8 billion KRW) to 380 victims of telecom fraud, as part of a broader effort to combat illicit activities that often target digital assets trading platforms.

韩国加密货币交易所 Upbit 已向 380 名电信欺诈受害者返还超过 600 万美元（80 亿韩元），作为打击通常针对数字资产交易平台的非法活动的更广泛努力的一部分。

The recovered funds stemmed from fraudulent activities that exploited Upbit’s services, with perpetrators targeting users through schemes linked to telecom scams.

追回的资金源于利用 Upbit 服务的欺诈活动，犯罪者通过与电信诈骗相关的计划来针对用户。

Highlighting the many ways in which users can fall victim to telecom fraud on its website, Upbit is creating awareness to protect users against malicious actors. Those who had already fallen victim to these scams have been reimbursed.

Upbit 强调了用户可能在其网站上成为电信欺诈受害者的多种方式，并正在提高人们的意识，以保护用户免受恶意行为者的侵害。那些已经成为这些骗局受害者的人已经得到了赔偿。

According to a November 22 report by Ajunews, the company sought the help of South Korean law enforcement and financial authorities including the Seoul Metropolitan Police to facilitate the return of the funds.

据Ajunews 11月22日报道，该公司寻求包括首尔市警察局在内的韩国执法和金融当局的帮助，以便利返还资金。

Additionally, the exchange worked with Dunamu, another South Korean crypto firm to speed up the refund. According to Ajunews, Dunamu implemented its real-time abnormal transaction monitoring system (FDS) to freeze compromised funds.

此外，该交易所还与另一家韩国加密货币公司 Dunamu 合作，以加快退款速度。据 Ajunews 报道，Dunamu 实施了实时异常交易监控系统（FDS）来冻结受损资金。

This marks the second time that Upbit has refunded scam victims this year. In February, the company returned approximately $5 million to 246 users who lost their funds to scammers.

这是 Upbit 今年第二次向诈骗受害者退款。 2 月份，该公司向 246 名因诈骗者损失资金的用户返还了约 500 万美元。

Despite its efforts to create a safer environment for its users by actively combating fraud, the company is not without issues. In 2019, Upbit suffered a major cybersecurity attack that resulted in the loss of 342,000 Ethereum (ETH) , then valued at around $50 million. Currently, the stolen funds are worth over $1.1 billion at market prices.

尽管该公司努力通过积极打击欺诈行为为用户创造一个更安全的环境，但该公司并非没有问题。 2019 年，Upbit 遭遇重大网络安全攻击，导致 342,000 枚以太坊 (ETH) 损失，当时价值约 5000 万美元。目前，被盗资金按市场价格计算价值超过 11 亿美元。

On Thursday, Coinspeaker reported that South Korean authorities have finally identified the perpetrators to be the notorious North Korean hackers Lazarus Group in conjunction with Andariel, as the masterminds behind the theft.

周四，Coinspeaker 报道称，韩国当局最终确定肇事者是臭名昭著的朝鲜黑客 Lazarus Group 和 Andariel，他们是这起盗窃案的幕后主谋。

The law enforcement worked together with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to uncover the hackers.

执法部门与美国联邦调查局（FBI）合作侦破黑客。

In other news, Upbit is under investigation by South Korean authorities for alleged lapses in adhering to know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. Reports indicate that the exchange failed to authenticate the identities of a substantial number of accounts, sparking concerns about its compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws.

其他新闻方面，Upbit 因涉嫌未遵守“了解你的客户”(KYC) 要求而受到韩国当局的调查。报告显示，该交易所未能验证大量账户的身份，引发了对其是否遵守反洗钱（AML）法的担忧。

This scrutiny coincides with Upbit’s efforts to secure the renewal of its operating license, a vital credential for maintaining its dominance in South Korea’s competitive cryptocurrency market. If the alleged violations are proven, Upbit could face steep fines of up to 100 million won (around $71,740) per infraction, potentially leading to significant financial repercussions.

此次审查恰逢 Upbit 努力确保更新其运营许可证，这是维持其在韩国竞争性加密货币市场主导地位的重要凭证。如果涉嫌的违规行为得到证实，Upbit 每次违规可能面临高达 1 亿韩元（约合 71,740 美元）的巨额罚款，这可能会导致重大的财务后果。

Moreover, these regulatory concerns threaten to complicate the renewal process for the exchange’s license, which is essential for its continued operations.

此外，这些监管问题可能会使交易所许可证的更新过程变得复杂，而这对于交易所的持续运营至关重要。