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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
Are We There Yet? When Will Crypto Markets and Bitcoin Hit The Bottom
When things go south in crypto land it happens fast, a digital avalanche sweeping away everything that stands in its path and blasting most of digital coins into oblivion. This weekend’s exodus has been a third wave of selling which has resulted in the loss of over $90 billion from crypto markets this month alone. дальше »
2018-11-25 15:00 | |
Moonday Mornings: The SEC has issued its first ever fines for ICO violations
There’s one thing that keeps us warm on cold days, Moonday Mornings. If you’re feeling a bit frosty this morning, here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Zeniex is going to shut its doors and cease operations a mere five months after it launched. дальше »
2018-11-19 12:55 | |
Crypto Music Festivals Are Setting a Precedent for Future Gatherings
Last month, Bitcoinist reported on Our Music Festival (OMF), a cryptocurrency music festival held in Berkeley at the end of October. OMF’s crypto environment sets a precedent for future festivals like South by Southwest, which will host a series of crypto-related events and talks next year. дальше »
2018-11-14 11:00 | |
16th The Blockchainer Asia Tour
CoinSpeaker 16th The Blockchainer Asia Tour After mapping China’s capital market in Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an last month, we organized another investment tour in south of China-Shenzhen & Hongkong and capital of South Korea – Seoul. 16th The Blockchainer Asia Tour дальше »
2018-11-7 23:51 | |
Crypto Volume in South Korea Rises, Will it Boost Global market?
The conducive developments in South Korean crypto space have boosted fiat influx into the market, reveals this month’s data. eToro eanalyst Mati Greenspan pitted Korean Won against the most volumed bitcoin-quoted assets, including the US Dollar, Euro, the Pound and also Tether. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:12 | |
Eatbch Charity To Receive $1,000 A Month From The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Association
The BCH Association announced on October 24 that it had a new initiative where $1000 worth of BCH will be sent to two Eatbch campaigns in South Sudan and Venezuela. This will occur once every month. дальше »
2018-10-26 06:59 | |
Bitcoin Cash Association to Fund Eatbch Charity in $1,000 BCH per Month
On Oct. 24, the community-driven Bitcoin Cash Association announced a new initiative where $1,000 worth of bitcoin cash will be sent to the two Eatbch campaigns in Venezuela and South Sudan every month. дальше »
2018-10-25 02:55 | |
China’s crypto exchange BTCC will launch trading services in South Korea next month
BTCC, China’s first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange, is set to launch trading services in South Korea, Korean business outlet The Investor reported on October 16. BTCC, which presently has headquarters in Hong Kong, will reportedly start beta services for trading in South Korea later this month and make its official debut in the market in November. […] дальше »
2018-10-22 12:05 | |
BTCC Launching Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
Hong Kong-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange BTCC is reportedly launching services in South Korea this month. In addition to a cryptocurrency exchange, the company will offer a wallet service, a mining pool, and a consumer payments service, according to its Korean website. дальше »
2018-10-17 07:55 | |
OKEx Lists Four New Stablecoins
Digital assets platform OKEx has added four stablecoins to its listed assets. According to a support notice published by OKEx, the Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange says that TrustToken's TrueUSD (TUSD), Circle's USDCoin (USDC), the Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and Paxos Standard Token (PAX) are now live on the platform. дальше »
2018-10-16 22:42 | |
South Korean Exchange Bithumb Sells To Singapore Investor For $353 Million
Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has sold to a Singapore entity with the aim of releasing new services and stablecoins. Officials Finalize Majority Stake Deal As Korean news outlet Naver reports October 12, BK Global Consortium paid 400 million won ($353 million) for a majority stake in Bithumb, having previously held a minority position in the company. дальше »
2018-10-12 10:30 | |
Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
Major Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Opens in Singapore Next Month
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will reportedly begin operations in Singapore next month. The new exchange will offer Singapore dollar trading as well as crypto-to-crypto pairs in three markets offered by Bittrex, Upbit’s US-based partner. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:25 | |
Not Just Venezuela, Bitcoin is Seeing Record Volumes Across South America
Bitcoin’s mixed price fortunes could not matter less to some South American markets as trade volumes in several countries see major spikes. Argentina, Peru, Colombia… In spite of BTC/USD trending down towards $6000 yet again this month, economic uncertainty in Venezuela and Argentina continue to see huge volumes of fiat change hands for Bitcoin . дальше »
2018-9-13 19:00 | |
OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
South Korean Postal Service Seeks Goldman Sachs’ Crypto Know-How
South Korea’s national postal service is meeting with Goldman Sachs’ cryptocurrency research team at the end of September. The country’s postal service revealed its intentions to dive deeper into digital assets and blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-7 17:00 | |
China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
Dash Sees Surging Adoption Rates in Hyperinflation Stricken Venezuela
The cryptocurrency Dash is becoming more widely used and accepted in Venezuela. The nation’s economy has long suffered under socialist guidance, and hyperinflation is forcing citizens to look for alternatives. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:45 | |
Korea’s Largest Cities Want to Become Crypto Capitals, Market Optimistic
Following the release of a new regulatory framework for crypto businesses and blockchain projects, major cities in South Korea have started to build regional policies to fuel the growth of cryptocurrency-related companies. дальше »
2018-8-16 13:39 | |
Exchanges Protest as Korea Removes Crypto Businesses from Tax Reduction Bill
Local crypto exchanges and blockchain-related non-profit associations have started to formally protest against the government of South Korea for its controversial decision to remove cryptocurrency businesses from its tax reduction bill. дальше »
2018-8-14 04:00 | |
Bithumb Resumes Deposits, Influx of Capital Expected
Bithumb, South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange as of May, is officially resuming deposits and withdrawals on August 4, after a month of freezing the platform. Potential Impact of Restoration of Bithumb’s Operations In June, Bithumb experienced a $40 million hacking attack which led to the loss of investors’ funds, falling victim to a major security […] дальше »
2018-8-3 10:06 | |
Bithumb Suspends Opening of New Virtual Accounts
Joining a long list of exchanges in South Korea, Bithumb too has suspended the opening of new virtual accounts after having failed to renew its contract with the bank. The suspension started as of the 1st of August and currently only three exchanges in the country are able to open new accounts. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:02 | |
Lawmakers pushed to pass South Korea’s first Cryptocurrency Bill
Following a billions-worth heist of cryptocurrency exchanges, South Korea’s financial regulator urged lawmakers to pass the bill bringring exchanges under the FSC’s direct supervision. Over a month ago, two largest cryptocurrency exchanges, operating in South Korea became victims of infamous hackers’ attacks. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:10 | |
Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul: New Bureau, Agreement With China
Regulation South Korea’s top financial regulator is planning a major organizational restructuring that includes introducing some new crypto policy initiatives. In addition, an agreement with Chinese authorities relating to crypto and initial coin offerings has also been reached. дальше »
2018-7-23 07:51 | |
Coinrail Bounces Back After Shutdown, Will Reimburse Stolen Cryptocurrencies
South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail has reopened just over a month after suffering an attack which resulted in the theft of $40 million in cryptocurrencies. The exchange only serves domestic investors but gained worldwide notoriety when it was partially (and perhaps inaccurately) blamed for the mid-June crypto market crash. Coinrail is now offering compensation to […] дальше »
2018-7-18 03:51 | |
CoinRail Reopens, As Reimbursement Of Stolen Cryptocurrencies Begins
A South Korean cryptocurrency startup, CoinRail, reopens a month after experiencing hacking, in which an estimate of about $40 million was lost. The company announced on its website that it has reCoinRailsumed operation after a month and will be compensating clients who the hack affected, as the company retains the confidence of the public. дальше »
2018-7-18 03:30 | |
Coinrail Bounces Back After Shutdown, Will Reimburse Stolen Cryptocurrencies
South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail has reopened just over a month after suffering an attack which resulted in the theft of $40 million in cryptocurrencies. The exchange only serves domestic investors but gained worldwide notoriety when it was partially (and perhaps inaccurately) blamed for the mid-June crypto market crash. дальше »
2018-7-17 02:26 | |
Crypto Exchange Coinrail Reopens with Offers to Recover 11 Cryptocurrencies
South Korean exchange Coinrail has resumed service after it was hacked last month. The exchange has offered users some options to recover their cryptocurrencies. Eleven cryptos were stolen, some of which have been fully recovered and are now available for trading and withdrawals. дальше »
2018-7-17 22:55 | |
South Korean Regulators to Introduce New Cryptocurrency-Related Proposals This Month
A lot of things are changing in South Korea’s cryptocurrency ecosystem. With all major exchanges adhering to self-regulation, the government has bought additional time prior to introducing official guidelines. дальше »
2018-7-14 19:00 | |
Korean Messaging App Kakao to Raise Funds for Crypto Move
The company behind Kakao, the most popular messaging app in South Korea, has suggested it will do a private placement next month to raise money for a crypto platform. The platform will be separate from the messaging app due to concerns over the lack of ICO regulations, Bloomberg reported on June 28. дальше »
2018-7-2 05:30 | |
Kakao Messenger Scoping For Partners In Blockchain Services For Its Ground X Corp
Ground X Corp,the blockchain Kakao startup is in the market ,hunting for established blockchain players who will fund its growth in Asia. For this purpose, it is seeking out consumer-service companies to build capital and business alliances. дальше »
2018-6-30 14:40 | |
Kakao Seeks Partners for Blockchain Venture
South Koreas most popular message-app operator, Kakao Corp. , is considerings a private placement next month to raise funds from partners in helping to build the company’s blockchain platform, Bloomberg reports. дальше »
2018-6-29 17:11 | |
South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Struggle To Find Insurers
Due to recent security breaches and thefts among some large-scale cryptocurrency exchange platforms, the need for exchange insurance is booming. Many insurance companies, however, are hesitant to take the risk — citing their distrust in current security measures. дальше »
2018-6-26 03:00 | |
Cryptocurrency Price Analysis June 20
Bitcoin’s rolling 30-day annualized volatility has declined to about 61 percent from the highs of over 150 percent in 2017. Earlier this month, the hacking of the South Korean exchange Coinrail allegedly led to a sharp fall in the cryptocurrency prices. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:24 | |
South Korean Bithumb Exchange Loses $30M in Latest Cryptocurrency Hack
Hackers have reportedly made away with cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from Bithumb, South Korea's leading exchange, according to reports from a blog update. The exchange states that due to the hack, deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended until further notice. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:25 | |
Hackers have breached the sixth largest exchange in the world Bithumb
Hackers have stolen cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from South Korea’s leading virtual currency exchange Bithumb, Cointelegraph Japan reported June 19. According to CoinMarketCap, Bithumb’s 24-hour trade volume at press time is over $374 million, the world’s sixth largest. дальше »
2018-6-20 08:48 | |
Kakao, Korean Government to Illuminate Social Issues with Blockchain
GroundX, the blockchain subsidiary of the South Korean messaging giant Kakao, has announced it will work with a government-backed agency to develop blockchain projects focusing on social and public services. дальше »
2018-6-12 18:02 | |
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |
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