Upbit operator Dunamu to pursue US IPO after Naver merger

Dunamu could soon join the ranks of publicly traded crypto firms, if its merger with Naver clears regulatory hurdles and leads to a U.S. IPO. дальше »

South Korea’s crypto tax rollout could face another delay, experts warn

Even after three deferrals, South Korea has yet to establish a working crypto tax framework. дальше »

South Korea’s central bank pushes back on private stablecoin dominance

The Bank of Korea is pushing back against private stablecoin launches, urging bank-issued tokens to protect users and preserve monetary sovereignty. дальше »

North Korean hackers embedded malware in Ethereum and BNB smart contracts

North Korea’s latest malware campaign uses blockchain’s immutability to conceal and distribute crypto-stealing code. дальше »

South Korea caps crypto lending rates at 20%, bans leveraged crypto loans

South Korea has introduced stringent regulations on crypto lending, with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) capping interest rates on crypto loans at 20%. According to local news outlet Chosun Daily, the regulator has also banned leveraged lending products, citing concerns over market volatility and systemic risks. дальше »

2025-9-5 11:46

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Bithumb to compensate users affected by 100-minute outage

Bithumb’s latest outage has reignited concerns over exchange reliability and user protection in South Korea’s crypto market. дальше »

2025-9-4 12:04

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South Korea to unveil crypto lending rules in August as oversight intensifies

South Korea’s top financial regulators are preparing to roll out formal guidelines on cryptocurrency lending services in August. This marks a significant step towards greater investor protection and risk management in the country’s fast-evolving digital asset landscape. дальше »

2025-7-31 15:40

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Bank of Korea forms crypto unit as stablecoin rules shift

South Korea’s central bank is entering a new phase in its digital currency strategy with the creation of a dedicated “Cryptoassets Department.” This move comes as the nation shifts gears from research to implementation, aiming to monitor and influence stablecoin development while stepping back from a central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout. The initiative is […] дальше »

2025-7-30 14:30

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South Korea seizes $3.2M in crypto from unregistered exchange operators

Authorities dismantled the six-year operation that reportedly handled over 943.4 billion won. дальше »

2025-6-27 12:35

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WEMIX token plunges as top South Korean exchanges confirm second delisting

While the crypto space sees remarkable rallies as Bitcoin targets the $97,530 resistance, the situation was different among WEMIX holders. South Korea’s top 5 exchanges, under DAXA (Digital Asset Exchange Alliance), announced they would halt trading of the Wemade blockchain gaming native coin from June 2, 2025. дальше »

2025-5-3 17:32

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Nearly 28% of crypto stolen in $1.4B Bybit hack have “gone dark”

Roughly 500,000 in ETH was drained in the February attack. дальше »

2025-4-22 12:18

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South Korea’s crypto seizure crackdown: will it stop tax evasion?

South Korea is taking a more aggressive stance against tax evasion by targeting high-income residents suspected of hiding wealth in cryptocurrencies. South Korean media outlet Energy Kyungjae reports Gwacheon, a city in Gyeonggi Province, has introduced an electronic virtual asset seizure system designed to identify and confiscate crypto holdings linked to tax delinquents. The initiative […] дальше »