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28 Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers—Separate Verification Required for Google Ads
- The FIU (Financial Intelligence Unit) confirmed 28 virtual asset service providers have properly registered as of its October 30 announcement.
- Advertising Korea-targeted crypto exchange ads on Google requires both FIU VASP registration and separate Google ad verification, per Google's ad policy allowing limited exchange and software wallet ads.
- The FIU warned against false/exaggerated ad claims (guaranteed high returns, insider tips, global listings) and noted that promoting unregistered operators may be treated as aiding unregistered business operations, citing the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising.