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Naver’s $14.5b power play puts Upbit on IPO path—and shakes up Asia’s crypto landscape
Upbit is inching toward a future Nasdaq debut thanks to a corporate tie-up involving Naver and Dunamu (a $14.5 billion equity exchange). дальше »
2025-11-25 21:43
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South Korea open to revisiting sanctions on North Korea after latest U.S. crackdown
With Washington tightening the screws on North Korea’s crypto-funded nuclear weapons programme, South Korea says it’s open to rethinking its own sanctions playbook. During a recent interview, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na told local media that “coordination between… дальше »
2025-11-8 10:13
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South Korean lawmakers press Binance to repay $106M GoFi victims after Gopax acquisition
Binance is facing renewed scrutiny from South Korean lawmakers after a parliamentary hearing this week reignited calls for the exchange to compensate victims of GOPAX’s failed GoFi deposit program. South Korean lawmakers are intensifying pressure on Binance to fulfill a… дальше »
2025-10-21 14:58
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Binance nears return to South Korea as regulators revisit Gopax stake review
Binance holds a 67% stake in Gopax, acquired in February 2023. A $4. 3 billion US settlement eased regulatory concerns in South Korea. Gopax faced a $47 million liquidity shortfall linked to Genesis Global Capital. дальше »
2025-10-14 13:05
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Binance moves closer to South Korea re-entry as FIU reviews Gopax acquisition
Binance is finally making progress with its South Korea re-entry after over two years of delay, as authorities have reopened their review of the exchange’s long-stalled takeover of local crypto exchange Gopax. дальше »
2025-10-14 12:23
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K-drama star Hwang Jung-eum sentenced in $3M crypto embezzlement case
Hwang Jung-eum, a South Korean actress and K-drama star, was handed a suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her agency to invest in cryptocurrency. According to a report from local media outlet Korea JoongAng Daily, Hwang has been… дальше »
2025-9-27 10:58
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South Korea bans leveraged crypto loans, sets 20% ceiling on rates
South Korean regulators have moved to quell a brewing risk in crypto exchanges. The new regime bans high-risk leveraged loans and institutes a strict 20% interest cap, citing serious concerns over investor protection and market stability. On September 5, South… дальше »
2025-9-5 16:35
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Bithumb promises to compensate users after 100-minute outage
South Korea’s Bithumb experienced a technical outage that caused significant damages to users who relied on the app for trading activities. The platform stopped working for 1 hour and 40 minutes. дальше »
2025-9-4 12:15
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South Korea will share crypto data with 48 nations
South Korea has agreed to share information on crypto transactions with as many as 48 states, as per the agreement on the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. The South Korean government will start sharing information regarding local and foreign investors trading… дальше »
2025-9-2 10:23
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Stader price surges over 40% following Bithumb listing
Stader price rallied 42% on Aug 26 after its Bithumb listing, breaking past resistance with volume and ecosystem growth fueling momentum. дальше »
2025-8-26 11:42
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South Korean FSC order suspension of crypto lending services, here’s why
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) have ordered local crypto exchanges to temporarily halt their crypto lending services until proper guidelines are introduced. On August 19, the FSC announced in a translated press release that it has sent legal… дальше »
2025-8-19 10:13
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South Koreans Shift from Tesla to Ethereum Treasury Stocks BitMine Asia Express
Сообщение South Koreans Shift from Tesla to Ethereum Treasury Stocks BitMine Asia Express появились сначала на Coinstelegram.
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KakaoBank signals entry into stablecoin market as South Korea opens the door
South Korean digital bank KakaoBank hopes to cement its place in the stablecoin market and is reportedly reviewing various entry strategies, including a potential won-pegged stablecoin. Local media outlet reports say KakaoBank’s chief financial officer, Kwon Tae-hoon, has confirmed that… дальше »
2025-8-7 09:59
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Bitsonic CEO imprisoned a second time for over $70k fraud charge – how far do his crime go?
The CEO of South Korean exchange Bitsonic, Shin Jinwook, has received an extension to his seven-year prison sentence after authorities found evidence of fraud amounting to at least 100 million won or $72,000. On August 5, Judge Seong Gi-jun of… дальше »
2025-8-5 09:55
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Coinbase, Strategy named as South Korea warns against crypto-heavy ETF portfolios
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has verbally instructed local asset managers to limit exposure to crypto-linked stocks such as Coinbase and Strategy in ETFs, citing a 2017 policy that bars institutional investment in virtual assets. According to the Korean Herald,… дальше »
2025-7-23 12:12
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Top memecoins to watch this week: Moo Deng and Bonk
Moo Deng and Bonk are expected to be in the spotlight this week as Bitcoin bulls attempt to push the bellwether asset toward a new all-time high. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization rebounded 3.5% over the past 24 hours to… дальше »
2025-7-3 11:40
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South Korea halts CBDC project as regulators prioritize won-backed stablecoin rollout
South Korea’s central bank digital currency project has been put on hold as the regulators turn their attention to fast-tracking the issuance of won-backed stablecoins. According to a Bloomberg report citing an unnamed Bank of Korea official, the central bank… дальше »
2025-6-30 09:00
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South Korean stocks ride crypto wave as new president backs won-based tokens
South Korean equities have surged following President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to permit cryptocurrency assets backed by the won. This has driven intense interest among retail investors in companies associated with digital currency projects. дальше »
2025-6-29 21:35
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South Korean authorities seize $3.2m worth of crypto from fake crypto exchanges
South Korean police have seized up to 4.4 billion won worth of cryptocurrency held by a group of illegal crypto exchange operators profiting off of user platform fees. According to a news report from Yonhap, the authorities raided a syndicate… дальше »
2025-6-26 09:24
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South Korean regulators push crypto ETF plan to power up local market
South Korea’s top financial watchdog is taking steps to bring spot crypto ETFs and stablecoin regulation into the mainstream as part of a broader plan to modernize the country’s digital asset market. According to a June 19 report by local… дальше »
2025-6-20 09:11
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South Korea to probe local CEX fees in a bid to lower crypto trading cost burden
South Korea’s FSC will conduct an investigation into transaction fees charged by local crypto exchanges, marking the first concrete step toward President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to ease cost burdens for young traders. дальше »
2025-6-19 15:52
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Alchemy Pay partners with Backed to launch first direct fiat access to tokenized stocks and ETFs
Alchemy Pay has partnered with Backed to launch tokenized stocks and ETFs on its RWA platform, allowing non-U. S. users in 170+ countries invest in top global equities and ETFs in their local fiat currencies. дальше »
2025-6-13 14:31
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South Korea’s Democratic Party advances Digital Asset Basic Act to regulate crypto
South Korea’s Democratic Party has formally proposed the Digital Asset Basic Act, introducing a stablecoin licensing regime and expanded oversight under President Lee Jae-myung’s administration. During a June 10 press conference, lawmaker Min Byeong-deok announced the bill’s submission, calling it… дальше »
2025-6-10 10:48
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MemeCore prepares to enter the Korean market by acquiring a Kosdaq-listed company
Singaporean meme coin-focused startup MemeCore is planning to enter the Korean market by purchasing an company listed on the Kosdaq stock exchange. According to a recent press release from the company, the layer 1 blockchain project declared that it is… дальше »
2025-6-6 12:44
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South Korean gaming firm Nexon’s Nexpace secures listing on Binance Alpha
NXPC, the native token of Nexpace, the blockchain arm of South Korean video game developer Nexon, is set to be listed on Binance Alpha and other tier-1 exchanges. In a May 14 announcement, Binance said that NXPC will be available… дальше »
2025-5-14 13:54
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PENGU rallies amid Uptbit listing and surge in NFT sales
PENGU continued its rally for the second day, after securing a listing on South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. According to data from crypto.news, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) over 23% to hit an intraday high of $0.015 on May 9, marking a… дальше »
2025-5-10 13:26
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South Korean presidential hopeful Lee Jae-myung vows to approve crypto ETFs
South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung has vowed to approve spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds and create a safer investment environment for young investors if elected president. Lee, who is the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, has rolled out a set of crypto-friendly… дальше »
2025-5-7 10:47
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South Korean presidential candidates court 16 million crypto investors ahead of June election: report
With an estimated 16 million cryptocurrency investors representing 36% of South Korea’s voting population, presidential candidates are aggressively courting the crypto community ahead of the June 3 election. дальше »
2025-5-5 14:00
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South Korea to allow trading for spot Bitcoin ETF this year
South Korea’s People Power Party announced seven major law changes to improve their virtual asset ecosystem. One of them is a plan to launch spot Bitcoin ETF within this year. According to a report by local media Edaily, the People’s… дальше »
2025-4-29 10:40
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Bithumb earned millions through dark pattern tactics, South Korean lawmaker says
A South Korean lawmaker accused Bithumb of using dark patterns to charge users higher fees than advertised. Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb earned more than 140 billion won (nearly $97.6 million) in extra fees by using unclear processes that misled users, The… дальше »
2025-4-28 10:55
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Crypto exchnage Bithumb alerts customers following data breach at Korea’s largest carrier
Bithumb has issued a security warning to its Korean users following a significant data leak at SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier. South Korea‘s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has alerted its customers after a data breach at SK Telecom, the… дальше »
2025-4-25 14:26
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Korean mobile bank KakaoBank teams up with Coinone for real-time Bitcoin price tracking: report
KakaoBank, a South Korean digital bank serving over 22 million users, is teaming up with Coinone to offer a new crypto price tracking feature. KakaoBank, South Korea‘s mobile banking application with dozens of millions of users, has expanded its services… дальше »
2025-4-23 13:50
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Crypto exchange Bithumb to spin off investment arm ahead of potential Nasdaq listing
“South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb appears to be restructuring its investment and holding units as it plans to conduct a long-awaited initial public offering. Crypto exchange Bithumb will separate its holding and investment business into a new company this summer… дальше »
2025-4-22 09:44
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Over 30% of wealthy Koreans prefer crypto as a long-term wealth strategy
New data shows over 30% of South Korea’s wealthy investors prefer crypto for long-term value growth, outpacing interest in gold or property. South Korean investors — especially the younger crowd — are leaning harder into crypto, and a new report… дальше »
2025-4-22 14:45
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South Korean presidential candidate vows to deregulate crypto like Trump-era US
South Korean candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll scrap crypto rules like U.S. President Donald Trump did, aiming to make blockchain a key industry. South Korean presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll remove crypto regulations similar to how they were rolled… дальше »
2025-4-16 12:25
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Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea
KuCoin, along with MEXC and 12 other crypto exchanges, have been removed from Apple’s App Store in South Korea for operating without registration. According to an April 14 report from South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, Apple began blocking access to… дальше »
2025-4-15 09:33
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South Korea’s National Pension Service to tap into blockchain
South Korea’s National Pension Service, the world’s third-largest public pension fund with over $800 billion in assets under management, is looking to tap into blockchain technology for transactions. дальше »
2025-4-7 18:17
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Bithumb’s net profit explodes 565% with revenue nearly tripling in 2024: report
After a turbulent 2023, Bithumb posted a 565% increase in net profit in 2024, aided by market recovery and improved investor sentiment. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb successfully returned to profitability last year, with revenue increasing by 265.4% year-over-year, News1… дальше »
2025-3-31 13:54
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South Korea sees crypto investors top 16 million: report
According to data submitted to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the Rebuilding Korea Party, South Korea’s cryptocurrency investors reached 16. 29 million as of February. This figure represents nearly 32% of the country’s population. дальше »
2025-3-31 19:00
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Several hundred South Korean officials hold crypto assets worth a total of 14.4b Korean won
Out of the 2,047 South Korean public officials who submitted asset declaration, 20% reported to owning crypto assets. Seoul City Councilor Kim Hye-young held the largest amount with 1. 7 billion KRW. дальше »
2025-3-27 10:33
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Korean regulator bans Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC in Google Play
Korean regulators have banned the Poloniex, KuCoin, and MEXC, as well as other 14 apps of crypto exhcanges from Google Play due to their unregistered operations in the country. South Korean authorities have restricted access to multiple foreign cryptocurrency exchange… дальше »
2025-3-26 12:05
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LG shuts down Art Lab NFT marketplace three years after launch
LG is winding down its Art Lab, allowing collectors to withdraw NFTs before its closure in June. South Korean multinational electronics tycoon LG is winding down its LG Art Lab platform, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens launched to bring digital… дальше »
2025-3-21 18:43
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Korean prosecutors raid Bithumb over alleged funds misuse in ex-CEO’s property deal: report
Bithumb is reportedly under investigation by Korean prosecutors for allegedly using company money to support the former CEO’s apartment purchase. South Korean prosecutors have reportedly raided the headquarters of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb over allegations that the company’s funds were used… дальше »
2025-3-20 14:05
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South Korea sets timeline to finalize path for institutional crypto deals
South Korea’s financial watchdog has committed to issuing clear rules for institutional crypto investment, with a phased rollout starting in April. South Korea‘s Financial Services Commission is moving forward with plans to allow institutional investors into the crypto market, with… дальше »
2025-3-13 13:20
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Bank of Korea to begin CBDC test for 100,000 consumers: report
South Korea’s central bank is reportedly set to launch a real transaction test for its central bank digital currency this month, involving 100,000 consumers and seven banks. South Korea is set to begin real-world testing of its CBDC in March,… дальше »
2025-3-11 11:01
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ELX crypto surges over 60% ahead of Bithumb listing, what is ELX?
ELX crypto surged by as high as 68% in the past 24 hours of trading ahead of a listing on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. According to data from CoinGecko, Elixir’s (ELX) rallied to an all-time high of $0.726 on… дальше »
2025-3-11 10:21
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South Korean FIU unveils more AML restrictions in light of crypto crimes
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit wants to strengthen anti-money laundering measures, specifically by enhancing ways to monitor crypto transactions. On March 5, the FIU revealed a number of strategies to prevent money laundering at the AML Inspection Trustee Council, according… дальше »
2025-3-5 13:11
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South Korea launches official crypto crime prosecution unit
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office has launched a formal joint investigation unit that exclusively tackles crypto-related crimes and fraud cases. According to a report by Aju News, the department is named the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office-run Joint Investigation… дальше »
2025-2-28 12:15
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Crypto crime: Chinese man killed in South Korea during crypto trade
Police in Jeju, South Korea, are investigating the murder of a Chinese national believed to have been killed during a cryptocurrency transaction. Jeju West Police Station announced that four Chinese nationals—two women and two men, including one in his 60s… дальше »
2025-2-27 19:16
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South Korea to lift crypto trading ban on corporations
South Korea plans to gradually allow corporations to begin trading crypto, according to the latest announcement by the Financial Services Commission. On Feb. 13, the SFC released a press release in which it outlined a phased lift on a ban… дальше »
2025-2-14 20:02
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