FTC investigates Upbit operator Dunamu for alleged unfair trade practices

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) recently conducted an on-site investigation into Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit crypto exchange, over allegations of unfair trade practices, it was reported on Feb. 2. According to Chosun Biz, a complaint was filed with the FTC alleging that Dunamu restricted the trading of its own unlisted shares exclusively to its proprietary platform, preventing them from being traded on other exchanges. The commission is reportedly examining whether Dunamu unfairly refused to deal with competing unlisted stock trading platforms.