SEOUL: Ethereum and bitcoin dropped after South Korea banned domestic initial coin offerings and margin trading in cryptocurrencies.
The Financial Services Commission said all forms of ICOs are prohibited in the country, including projects that share profits, rights, dividends, and other “coinstyle” offerings, according to a statement.
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