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3 Reasons a Coronavirus Second Wave Threatens China & South Korea
China and South Korea passed the peak of coronavirus. The risk of a second wave of the virus remains, and precautions cannot be softened. The post 3 Reasons a Coronavirus Second Wave Threatens China & South Korea appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-28 16:41
South Korea Banking Giant Plans to Launch Crypto Custody Service
KB Kookmin Bank, South Korea’s largest bank, is planning to launch a crypto custodial service known as KB Digital Asset Custody (KBDAC). The entry of the South Korean financial giant into the crypto market could spark widespread adoption across financial institutions in the country. дальше »
2020-3-28 22:00
India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant
With India reversing a ban on cryptocurrency and South Korea imposing new rules on exchanges, the lack of forceful regulation from the U.S. is a loss. The post India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-3-13 18:30
Bithumb Embraces Chainalysis’ Crypto Investigative Tool “Chainalysis Reactor”
According to a press release issued on March 10, 2020, South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Bithumb has joined forces with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis firm to embrace the latter’s investigations solution – Chainalysis Reactor. дальше »
2020-3-12 18:00
After Germany, India, South Korea, And France, Are More Countries Likely To Warm Up To Crypto Real Soon?
The past couple of days have been spectacular in terms of bolstering crypto adoption. Financial regulators and lawmakers in India, South Korea, Germany, and France have softened their stance towards crypto through the passing of crypto-friendly laws. дальше »
2020-3-8 10:36
Crypto News Roundup for March 5, 2020
South Korea passes a milestone regulation to restructure exchanges, Ethereum finds itself at a critical make-or-break point, and Bitcoin continues to test the next resistance at $9,150 — all these and more in today’s BeInCrypto daily news roundup for March 5. дальше »
2020-3-6 07:59
Bullish Signal: South Korean Parliament Passes Law That Fully Legalizes Cryptocurrency Holding And Trading
Yesterday, India’s Supreme Court quashed the Central bank’s crypto ban that was curtailing cryptocurrency trading in the country. The crypto community perceived this as a big adoption boost for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. дальше »
2020-3-6 16:14
Breaking: Cryptocurrency Now Fully Legal in South Korea
In another significant development for the cryptoverse, the South Korean National Assembly has officially passed the “Act on Reporting and Use of Specific Financial Information” bill into law, making cryptocurrency trading and holding a legal activity in the nation, reports TheNewsAsia on March 5, 2020. дальше »
2020-3-6 12:00
Positive Coronavirus Tests Causes Samsung and LG Innotek to Shut Down Factories
The coronavirus outbreak continues to make its mark on various industries. Samsung and LG Innotek are closing factories in South Korea due to a worker testing positive for COVID-19. Given the global chaos caused by COVID-19, it is only normal that more problems will become apparent soon. дальше »
2020-3-4 06:00
S.Korea Coronavirus Outrage Triggers 1.4 Million-Strong Impeachment Vote
The South Korean government, under President Moon Jae-in, is under intense scrutiny for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. | Source: The post S. Korea Coronavirus Outrage Triggers 1. дальше »
2020-3-2 09:06
Litecoin Adoption in South Korea may Receive a big Boost
The Litecoin Foundation is trying to unlock more potential for LTC. A new partnership with MeconCash may be rather significant in this regard. Getting South Koreans excited about cryptocurrencies has seemingly never been much of a problem. дальше »
2020-2-29 02:00
Litecoin Foundation Strengthens Its Presence In South Korea Via A New Partnership With MeconCash
Litecoin Foundation has partnered with South-Korean cryptocurrency company MeconCash to integrate Litecoin’s native cryptocurrency, LTC, on its payments platform. With this collaboration, LTC to Korean Won (KRW) withdrawals will be possible across more than 13,000 ATMs in South Korea. дальше »
2020-2-28 10:08
Major New Partnership Set to Spur Litecoin Adoption
Litecoin will be coming thousands of regular cash machines in South Korea. The Litecoin Foundation has just partnered with MeconCash, allowing ATM users to convert LTC to fiat at real world locations. дальше »
2020-2-28 01:00
South Korea’s NH Bank Debuts Samsung-Backed Blockchain ID System
South Korea’s NongHyup Bank rolls out first commercial use of blockchain ID technology backed by tech giant Samsung
дальше »2020-2-28 19:35
South Korea’s Bithumb Launches Zero Fee Transfers to Global Platform
Bithumb users can now instantly move Bitcoin and Ether to Bithumb Global with zero fees
дальше »2020-2-27 18:08
S.Korea Coronavirus Cases Hit 1,250 but JPMorgan Warns of 10,000 Peak
South Korea just announced 115 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, taking the total tally to a 1,261, as the epidemic spreads to more cities. The post S.Korea Coronavirus Cases Hit 1,250 but JPMorgan Warns of 10,000 Peak appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-26 12:53
The Coronavirus Is Helping to Contain the Spread of K-Pop Band BTS
BTS, the world's cringiest k-pop band, was forced to livestream its global press conference on YouTube following the coronavirus threat. We should all be grateful that at least one plague has been contained. дальше »
2020-2-25 05:33
Gripped in Coronavirus Panic, S.Korea Confirms Army Soldier Infections
The South Korean govt raised its alert for the coronavirus and almost immediately, the military found 4 soldiers to have COVID-19. The post Gripped in Coronavirus Panic, S.Korea Confirms Army Soldier Infections appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-24 10:31
Dow Wobbles as Coronavirus Clobbers Stock Market Earnings Forecasts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) wobbled toward a weekly loss as the coronavirus outbreak took a bite out of stock market earnings. The post Dow Wobbles as Coronavirus Clobbers Stock Market Earnings Forecasts appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-21 17:35
South Korea Sees Coronavirus Spike to 156 Cases & It’s Penetrating the Military
According to a government-funded publication in South Korea, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases officially hit 156. The post South Korea Sees Coronavirus Spike to 156 Cases & It’s Penetrating the Military appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-21 04:26
Bank of Korea (BOK) Developing Blockchain-Based Bond Issuance System
The Bank of Korea (BOK), the central bank of South Korea, is working on a proof-of-concept (POC) for a blockchain-based bonds issuance system for the region’s bond market, according to a report by Yonhap Infomax on February 18, 2020. дальше »
2020-2-20 12:00
Bank of Korea Seeks to Deploy Blockchain in Bond Market: Report
South Korea’s central bank is working on a project to distribute bond records on the blockchain, a report says
дальше »2020-2-19 19:20
It’s No Accident That We’re Obsessed with Parasite & BTS
With "Parasite" crashing the Oscars and BTS tickets selling out in seconds, even skeptics have to admit that the Korean entertainment industry is here to say. The post It’s No Accident That We’re Obsessed with Parasite & BTS appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-16 15:45
South Korean Crypto Exchange APRObit Adopts Bitfinex Joint Order Book System, Launching in March
It will be the only cryptocurrency exchange available in South Korea that adopts an international joint order book system. APRObit will be the first exchange in South Korea to adopt Bitfinex’s joint order book system, which shares the market depth of Bitfinex’s BTC, ETH, and USDT trading pairs APRObit will be the only exchange inRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-2-13 16:00
YouTube Enrages South Koreans by Demonetizing Viral Coronavirus Reporter
Clark TV, a popular YouTuber in South Korea who reports about the state of coronavirus in China, has abruptly been demonetized by YouTube. The post YouTube Enrages South Koreans by Demonetizing Viral Coronavirus Reporter appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-5 12:22
South Korean Crypto Wallet BitBerry Calls it Quits
Popular South Korean crypto wallet, Bitberry, is closing down soon. The CEO of Bitberry’s parent company cited “market deterioration and uncertainty in the blockchain industry” as the reason for discontinuing the app. дальше »
2020-2-1 02:30
South Korean Military Gets a Blockchain-Based Upgrade
The South Korean military’s Military Manpower Administration has partnered with Raonsecure, one of S. Korea’s leading ICT security software companies, to provide a blockchain-based biometric ID and authentication solution for the S. дальше »
2020-1-24 23:50
South Korea Set to Impose Crypto Tax on Trading Profits
The South Korean government is making plans to implement a 20 percent crypto taxation policy on income and profits made from crypto trading and transactions. 20 Percent Crypto Tax Coming to South Korea According to reports from PulseNews, the South Korean government is making plans to implement a new crypto tax policy on gains fromRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-1-20 16:00
South Korea: Postech University to Issue Diplomas on ICONLOOP’s BROOF Blockchain Platform
South Korea-based public blockchain project ICONLOOP (ICON) is poised to receive mainstream attention as according to January 15, 2020, report by Mineable, ICONLOOP’s BROOF platform will be used by Postech University for the issuance of graduation diplomas. дальше »
2020-1-16 00:00
Bithumb May Pour Over $8M Into South Korea’s Regulation-Free Zone
Bithumb could invest over $8 million into South Korea’s regulatory free zone in Busan
дальше »2020-1-10 22:23
Bithumb Pledges $8 Million Investment in Busan ‘Regulation Free’ Blockchain Zone
South Korean crypto exchange giant Bithumb is reportedly eyeing a significant investment in the Busan blockchain special zone. The move comes following the platform’s creation of a research and development center. дальше »
2020-1-9 18:00
South Korean Authorities Formulate Legislation to Boost Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption
South Korea’s Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PCFIR) is advocating that the Korean government makes cryptocurrencies mainstream by introducing friendly regulations that will help to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered digital assets into the traditional financial world, according to an Ibtimes report. дальше »
2020-1-8 18:00
South Korea: Crypto Exchange Bithumb Establishes Blockchain R&D Center
Leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange platform Bithumb has set up a research center to boost its blockchain-based offerings and services, the exchange announced in a blog post, January 7, 2020. дальше »
2020-1-8 22:00
South Korea Drafting Legislation To Tax Individual Crypto Profits
South Korea is working on legislation to tax crypto profits
дальше »2020-1-3 01:06
Every Major South Korean Conglomerate Is Now Involved in Blockchain
It has recently emerged that South Korea’s biggest telecommunications company, KT Corporation, will be releasing a digital currency. With this news, it can now be said that ever major conglomerate in the country is officially invested in blockchain. дальше »
2019-12-20 23:16
Has South Korea Joined the Central Bank Crypto Race?
The South Korean central bank is the latest in the list of national banks to reveal its intentions towards central bank crypto (CBDC). South Korea Joins Crypto Research Race According to local media, the Bank of Korea has begun hiring crypto-asset experts signaling that the central bank may begin developing its own CBDC. дальше »
2019-12-13 11:00
South Korea Prepares to Draft Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax Guidelines
The South Korean government wants to tax capital gains on cryptocurrencies. This new decree has yet to be officially improved by the proper authorities. South Korean news outlet Korea Times claims the government wants to impose capital gains taxes on virtual currencies, including bitcoin. дальше »
2019-12-10 01:00
South Korean Startup Claims to Have Solved Blockchain’s Speed Problem
South Korean startup reportedly develops a new technology that reduces blockchain transaction times to fractions of a second
дальше »2019-12-4 02:01
South Korean Web Giant Kakao Looking for Blockchain ‘Killer App’
The South Korean internet company Kakao is looking away from the financial application of blockchain technology to build a widely-used “killer app. ” The firm believes that the monetary use of the technology is still too fraught with regulatory issues to explore — for now. дальше »
2019-11-29 14:02
Blockchain Entertainment Platform “Fight to Fame” Expands Its Operations in South Korea
Fight to Fame, a blockchain-based company working on fight sports opened its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The Fight to Fame project is a reality show started in 2017 to give professional fighters the chance to become Hollywood stars. дальше »
2019-11-27 12:00
South Korea Wants to Focus on Blockchain Research and Development in 2021
China recently announced it would invest up to $2bn in blockchain technology. South Korean officials are planning to do the same, albeit with just 20% of the funds to allocate. It has been coming for some time now, but governments are officially paying attention to blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-11-23 06:00
Fraudulent Coinup Cryptocurrency Exchange Officials Jailed in South Korea
Several executives from the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange CoinUp, including its president, were arrested on charges of fraud that amount to nearly $400 million. Local media outlets report that nine of the company’s executives were arrested on Nov 11 after an extensive investigation that began in 2018. дальше »
2019-11-13 19:28
Korean Government to Back Blockchain Startups With $9 Million Fund in 2020
The Korea Internet Security Agency will be supporting blockchain-related projects in 2020 with about $9.0 million in funding. дальше »
2019-10-29 11:00
Crypto Exchange Coinplug Raises $6.4 Million from Major Korean Firms
South Korea-based Coinplug, a leading Bitcoin (BTC) exchange, wallet and payment company, has raised 7.5 billion won (appr. $6.4 million) from the venture capital divisions of several major local financial institutions. Coinplug’s management noted in... дальше »
2019-10-25 11:23
OKEx, Huobi onboarded as Ecosystem Partners for Kakao’s blockchain arm
Klaytn, the Kakao-led blockchain arm, has announced support of numerous global exchanges, wallets, blockchain applications and listing portals to further extend its blockchain ecosystem. Klaytn’s official blog post revealed that cryptocurrency exchanges such as OKEx, BitForex, Coinone, and Upbit Indonesia have lent their hand in partnership for the same. дальше »
2019-10-25 09:23
Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data. дальше »
2019-10-21 12:15
Samsung SDS Partners With Tech Mahindra for a New DLT Product
Samsung’s software arm Samsung SDS announced a joint blockchain development initiative with Tech Mahindra
дальше »2019-10-21 23:29
Hyundai’s Blockchain Arm to Set Up $10M Fund for Mainnet Launch: Report
Hdac Technology, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group, plans to set up a $10 million blockchain investment fund in 2019
дальше »2019-10-9 15:07
97% of South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Danger of Shutting Down: Report
South Korea’s regulatory authorities have strongly favored backing blockchain-related projects over decentralized cryptocurrencies. Some recent events confirm that the nation’s government is more supportive of distributed ledger technology (DLT) itself rather than speculative tokens. Around... дальше »
2019-10-6 15:54
South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
A recent ruling by a court in South Korea could see cryptocurrency exchanges held responsible for compensating hack victims. The post South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »