South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has reportedly announced a ban on foreigners who have not completed phone-based Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. According to local coverage by Pulse, non-Koreans using the Bithumb crypto exchange will be subject to mandatory mobile verification. While the rule is reportedly set to go into effect this year, the exact date for the new KYC requirement is yet to be announced. Citing Bithumb’s notice, The Korean Herald reported: Bithumb’s move for stricter KYC requirements comes in line with the country’s tightened Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. A report from July 8 shows that Seoul Central Customs tracked down 33 people who completed illegal overseas crypto transactions worth 1.69 trillion Korean won ($1.48 billion).