Крупнейшая венчурная фирма Кореи впервые инвестировала в блокчейн-стартап

Крупнейшая венчурная компания Южной Кореи Korea Investment Partners (KIP)  инвестировала в первый для себя стартап из сферы блокчейн-индустрии. Новым инвестиционным партнером KIP стала компания Temco, стремящаяся при помощи технологии блокчейн трансформировать системы управления цепочек поставок для малых и средних предприятий.

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South Korea's Largest Venture Firm Backs First Blockchain Startup

Korea Investment Partners, the largest venture capital firm in South Korea, just invested in its first blockchain startup.

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Press Release: TEMCO Secures Investment from No. 1 Korean Venture Capital “Korean Investment Partners”

TEMCO, Korean startup preparing supply chain based on bitcoin (RSK), said it has successfully secured institutional investment from “Korea Investment Partners” (KIP), the foremost leading venture capital of Korea.

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Hong Kong–Based Blockchain Fund Makes Its Case for Yen-Backed Stablecoin

Grandshores Technology Group, a Hong Kong–listed investment holding company, is seeking to raise around $12. 7 million through a digital token fund, according to reports from the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

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Huobi Enters Japanese Market With BitTrade Acquisition

Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade, marking the top-three exchange’s formal entry into the Japanese market.

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Crypto-Friendly Belarus Seeking South Korean Investment for DLT, A.I. and Blockchain Startups

Eastern European nation, Belarus has made it clear its doors are open to international investors from South Korea and various regions to invest in its vibrant blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and other ‘fourth industrial revolution’ technologies industry, as first reported by Korea JoongAng Daily on September 6, 2018.

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Cryptocurrencies in Asia: S.E.A Countries Develop Crypto-Economy and Lure Businesses

Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand ease regulations to lure fintech investment as southeast Asia. In August 2018, The Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport in the Northern Philippines were launched with a $100 million blockchain hub, with the hopes of becoming the “Crypto Valley of Asia.

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Japan’s Biggest Social Network LINE Launches $10M Blockchain Investment Fund

Yet another blockchain investment fund is set to launch in South Korea. Messaging giant Line furthers its foray into the field of cryptocurrencies and is dedicated to streamlining early-stage startup investments with a $10 million fund.

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5 Trillion Won To Be Invested In Blockchain Tech In South Korea During 2019

The government of South Korea has just earmarked about 5 trillion won, which is approximately $4. 4 billion budget towards its project on the growth of innovation investment program in the eight critical sectors within the country.

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South Korea Allocates One Trillion Won for Blockchain Technology in 2019

South Korea is showing a greater interest towards the field of cryptocurrencies, budgeting upwards of one trillion won (around $880 million) for the fields of blockchain technology, AI, and the sharing economy.

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On a Path to Recovery: Bithumb Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals

Following a disastrous security breach in June that led to losses of more than $30 million, Korean cryptocurrency exchange giant Bithumb has announced that it is set to resume deposit and withdrawal services on its platform.

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Bithumb to stop issuing virtual accounts, cites non-renewal of bank contract as reason

According to investment banking industry sources, cryptocurrency exchange platform Bithumb has decided to stop issuing new virtual accounts after 1st August. The acclaimed exchange platform, considered as one of the four biggest in South Korea, failed to renew their contract with Shinhan Bank after it got annulled. Soon after this, the exchange decided to apply […]

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Korean Authorities Looking into Possible ShipWreck ICO Scam

The authorities in South Korea are working round the clock to unravel a possible crypto investment scam, involving Shinil Group, a Seoul-based firm, which allegedly offered to pay investors in gold, from a Russian ship that sank 113 years ago.

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South Korean authorities are investigating a possible crypto investment scam involving the Seoul-based Shinil Group as the key figure, Korea JoongAng Daily reported July 31. Shinil Group (Shinil) allegedly promised to pay investors in gold from a sunken Russian shipwreck.

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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: ETFs and Expansions

ETF’s are back in the news this week with the Winklevoss twins of Gemini getting rejected again, while investment firm Direxion was delayed till September on a final decision.

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Bitcoin Has ‘Pretty Much Bottomed,’ Feels Investment Expert

Popular cryptocurrency investor and trader Mike Novogratz feels that Bitcoin (BTC) has bottomed. He also emphasized that custodial services and regulatory clarity are needed to bring institutional investors into the market.

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Mike Novograts to CNBC: ‘I Think Bitcoin’s Price has Bottomed’

CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners Mike Novogratz expressed his optimism for the future of Bitcoin to CNBC’s Crypto Trader in an interview at the Beyond Blocks Conference in Seoul, South Korea. In a previous interview during December of last year, Novogratz stated that he was not interested in investing in Bitcoin due to the looming […]

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Майк Новограц: Биткоин возьмёт $10 000, а затем сразу направится к $20 000

Известный инвестор и экс-глава хедж-фонда Fortress Investment Group LLC Майк Новограц уверен, что биткоин уже достиг своего дна и совсем скоро, при выполнении ряда условий, сможет преодолеть отметку в $10 000, после чего устремится к $20 000.

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Mike Novograts to CNBC: ‘I Think Bitcoin’s Price has Bottomed’

CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners Mike Novogratz expressed his optimism for the future of Bitcoin to CNBC’s Crypto Trader in an interview at the Beyond Blocks Conference in Seoul, South Korea.

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“Herd of Institutions moving into Cryptocurrency,” Mike Novogratz Reveals

Michael Edward aka “Mike Novogratz,” a man, ranked as a Billionaire by Forbes in 2007 and 2009 and an ex-hedge fund manager of the Fortress Investment Group, stated in a keynote address, at Korea Blockchain week in Seoul, that, a Herd of institutions is trooping into the cryptocurrency space.

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Ad Platform XCNHG Secures Investment From South Korean Crypto Fund Hashed

Hashed, a South Korean Crypto Fund recently announced that it has made an investment in XCHNG, a blockchain platform that aims to disrupt the digital advertising business with its third quarter test launch.

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Blockchain web security platform Cloudbric gets investment from Goldford VC

Cloudbric, the web security company based in Korea which is launching a new AI-powered unified security platform for web, mobile, and crypto users announced that Goldford VC has become an ICO backer as a new strategic investor.

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South Korea to Simplify Blockchain Investment With New Legislative Changes

Regulation overhauls this week see South Korea aim to simplify blockchain investment

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Cryptocurrency Ownership a Hurdle to Investment

Security Cryptocurrency analysts are increasingly arguing that the lack of custody services provided by leading players from within the finance industry pose a significant barrier to institutional investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency markets.

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Crypto Custody Poses Barrier to Institutional Investment

Cryptocurrency analysts are increasingly arguing that the lack of custody services provided by leading players from within the finance industry pose a significant barrier to institutional investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency markets.

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Bank of Korea Says Crypto Investment Poses ‘Insignificant’ Risk to Local Financial Market

South Korea’s central bank says crypto poses “insignificant” risks for financial institutions, with domestic banks holding a “not really big” $1.79 bln in crypto at the end of 2017

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South Korean Government Investing $207 Million Into Blockchain Technology

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has announced a new Blockchain Technology Development Strategy, The News Asia reports. The strategy will include a 230 billion Won (~207 million USD) investment by the Korean government into developing blockchain technology.

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South Korean Exchange Coinrail Hacked, $40 Million in Crypto Reported Stolen

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail reported a hack on its website during the early morning hours of June 10, 2018. The thieves allegedly made off with over $40 million worth of altcoins and assorted tokens.

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