South Korea’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed crypto platforms has intensified, leading to the blocking of 14 apps from the Apple App Store. The move aims to curb illicit activities and protect users within this burgeoning market. Major exchanges like KuCoin and MEXC are particularly under scrutiny, with access already restricted since April 11. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has demanded that foreign crypto firms register before operating in South Korea. Failure to comply could result in criminal charges of up to five years imprisonment or a fine exceeding $36,000. This action follows similar efforts by Google Play, which also blocked several unregistered apps on March 26.