Seoul Mayor Confirms to Attend CHAIN PLUS+ Blockchain Summit

CHAIN PLUS+ 2019 blockchain summit: January 23th-24th, 2019. As one of the world’s most popular blockchain and cryptocurrency investment market, South Korea has a high level of enthusiasm for crypto investment, large companies are actively deploying blockchain tracks, and even the Korean government continues to release good news——policy as one of the most important factors in the development of the […] дальше »

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7 Major Exchanges Join Forces to Enhance the Cryto Ecosystem in South Korea

South Korea took another giant step forward in regulating cryptocurrencies as seven major exchanges have joined forces to enhance the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the country. According to local media, representatives of the seven major exchanges met at a parliamentary policy debate on cryptocurrencies that was held this past Monday. дальше »

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First Official Debate About Cryptos To Happen On South Korea’s National Assembly

First Official Debate About Cryptos To Happen On South Korea’s National Assembly: Possible Outcomes The world is set on regulating cryptocurrencies. Today, December 10, South Korea's National Assembly is set to reunite and discuss the future of crypto in the country. дальше »

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Report: South Korea to Push for Major Adoption of Cryptocurrencies

South Korea will push for major cryptocurrency adoption, claims a new report, strengthening the spotlight on the tech hub which forms one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world.  Also read: Korean Incoming Minister Confirms Crypto Taxation Plans South Korea’s Enthusiasm for Tech As one of the most innovative countries in the world, it’s no […] The post Report: South Korea to Push for Major Adoption of Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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New Report Spotlights South Korea’s Growing Importance on Global Crypto Stage

South Korea is already a key player on the global cryptocurrency stage but a new report by blockchain intelligence startup Cindicator suggests that this is only the beginning. South Koreans are estimated to account for 30% of all cryptocurrency trading in the world and about 30% of locals are said to have invested in them. дальше »

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Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good

As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »

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Fantom partners with Hancom Secure to further develop IoT infrastructure

CryptoNinjas Fantom, the world’s first DAG based smart contract platform has announced a new partnership with Hancom Secure, a leading provider of security software and integrated IT solutions in Korea. дальше »

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South Korea Mulls Imposing Taxes on Cryptocurrency ICO

The South Korean government reportedly has plans to tax cryptocurrency and ICOs, despite the lack of a regulatory framework. Cryptocurrency ICO Taxation Policy According to The Korea Times, Hong Nam-Ki, Finance Minister nominee, revealed that the South Korean government is planning to tax cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings (ICO). дальше »

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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto

For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »

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Korean network makes first consumer 5G video call using a Samsung phone

It seems like the age of commercial 5G is almost here, at least for the people living in South Korea. According to a report in The Korea Herald, Korean network provider SK Telecom made first world’s first commercial 5G video call. дальше »

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Hackers From North Korea Targeting Bitcoin, Crypto Investors

North Korea Still In Love With Bitcoin, Crypto Due to the decentralized, borderless, and censorship-resistant nature of Bitcoin and related technologies, North Korea, the world’s most well-known hermit state, has taken a liking to this decade-old innovation. дальше »

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Top Korean Enterprises Accelerate the Blockchain of Korea 2019/1/23-24 Chain Plus+ Blockchain Summit Seoul

CoinSpeaker Top Korean Enterprises Accelerate the Blockchain of Korea 2019/1/23-24 Chain Plus+ Blockchain Summit Seoul Korea, with its 50 million population, is one of the most active market in terms of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry as well as investment in the world. дальше »

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Top Korean Enterprises Accelerate the Blockchain of Korea

Korea, with its 50 million population, is one of the most active markets regarding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry as well as investment in the world. Continuing the nationwide investment fever in cryptocurrency, top-ranked Korean enterprises from various industries intend to accelerate the Blockchain market in Korea. дальше »

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Amazon Web Services Server Failure Knocks Out Two South Korea Crypto Exchanges On Thursday

Amazon Web Services is one of the most-used cloud services in the entire world, so the consistent functioning of its service is crucial to the many users that choose it. Unfortunately, the server failed on Wednesday, impacting much more than the typical user. дальше »

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Tezos Foundation’s Korea Branch Partners with Yonsei University for Fostering Blockchain Talents

Blockchain technology has a wide array of applications that can benefit the entire world, which is what many financial firms are counting on. Some institutions are implementing the technology in their own ledger, while others decide to find a new way that blockchain can be applied. дальше »

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Science and Food Ministries of South Korea to Utilize Blockchain for Tracking Meat Supply Chain

Everybody knows that the blockchain technology can be used in the tracking of many different supplies. Companies around the whole world including tech giants like IBM are already using the technology for things like this. дальше »

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North Korea Announces International Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Summit

If you’re a crypto enthusiast and adventurer with no plans for April 2019, perhaps you can merge your two passions and attend the first Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference to be held in North Korea. дальше »

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Huobi Group Sets Up Communist Party Committee in Beijing

As part of its desire to forge deeper ties with the Chinese government, Huobi Group, the parent company of digital asset platform Huobi, has formed a Communist Party committee in China, according to an announcement by the company. дальше »

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Coinchase Public Sale ICO

Coinchase offers 30% discount for public sale. 'Break and Return' insurance with a minimum profit of 30%. Total supply : 10,000,000,000 CCH Softcap: 400ETH  Hardcap: 41900ETH  Minimum purchase amount: 0. дальше »

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South Korea’s lost generation of gamers offer a preview of what’s to come

South Korea is bending under the weight of an epidemic. In the world’s most wired country, it’s not opioids or hallucinogens to blame, but the constant call of a connected society. Estimates vary, but South Korea — home to 51 million people — now has about a million internet-addicted children and teens. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Investor Protection Laws are Necessary, says Korean Bar Association

The Korea Bar Association is calling on the government to put in place laws guiding digital currency and investor protection. Bar Association Calls for Cryptocurrency Laws According to Reuters, South Korean lawyers called on the government to create laws that would enable the development of the digital currency industry and improve investors’ protection in the […] The post Cryptocurrency Investor Protection Laws are Necessary, says Korean Bar Association appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Funds SAFU: Changelly Recovers 1 Million XRP ($460,000) For Bithumb

Changelly Recovers Over $460,000 In XRP For Bithumb In mid-June, as reported by Ethereum World News, South Korea’s foremost cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, fell victim to a devastating hack, losing a reported $30 million in the breach of its hot wallets, which are actively connected to the web. дальше »

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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »

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Quarterly Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contracts by the CME Group Expire Today, October 26th

October 26th might be one of the most significant dates in the crypto calendars this year due to an event might catalyze a trend reversal in the crypto markets. The crypto markets have been on a free fall since February when news of banning crypto trading in China and South Korea hit the crypto-verse. дальше »

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Backing the Blockchain: Why South Korea’s Investment In Adult Education Matters

Blockchain technology is here to stay, and governments around the world are taking note. South Korea is the most recent government to show its dedication to the tech with an investment of $90 million to create blockchain specialists who steer national technology decisions and conversations. дальше »

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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017

North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »

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Report: North Korea’s Lazarus Hackers Have Stolen $571M In Crypto

North Korean Lazarus Hacking Group Thrashes Crypto Exchanges You may not have heard of them, but reports claim that the North Korea-based Lazarus hacker consortium is responsible for some of the crypto industry’s most-damaging hacks in the past 12 months. дальше »

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ICON (ICX) Increases Ties With South Korean Government

South Korea is a powerhouse when it comes to crypto markets. Things that happen in this Southeast Asian nation have big implications across the entire market and crypto ecosystem. The government’s role in shaping the future of this market is paramount and crypto projects close to that will have the edge. дальше »

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Reports of Binance Delisting Tether (USDT), Turn Out to Be FAKE NEWS

Monday, the 15th of October, was reminiscent of the volatility the crypto markets experienced back in February and March when the countries of South Korea and China, expressed their intentions to ban cryptocurrency trading. дальше »

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Reports of Binance Delisting Tether (USDT), Turns Out to Be FAKE NEWS

Monday, the 15th of October, was reminiscent of the volatility the crypto markets experienced back in February and March when the countries of South Korea and China, expressed their intentions to ban cryptocurrency trading. дальше »

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Bithumb Sells $350 Million Stake in Its Cryptocurrency Exchange to a Blockchain Consortium

Bithumb, one of the most important exchanges in South Korea, has sold almost 40% of its shares to a blockchain consortium, in what aims to be a strategy to regain its strength within the Asian market. дальше »

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Singapore-based Blockchain Consortium Buys Majority Share in Bithumb

Singapore-based BK Global Consortium has paid 400 billion won (approximately $350 million) for a majority stake in South Korean Bithumb, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to a local news outlet. дальше »

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Proprietary Exchange Tokens: Why BCIO Is Not Just Another Utility Token

2019 will be a decisive year for the Blockchain industry as the world moves towards a friendlier Crypto environment with governments such as Korea, Singapore, and Switzerland paving the way for appropriate regulatory measures. дальше »

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Guess Who’s Hiding The Most Bitcoin

There are conspiracy theories and speculation all over the crypto space on who holds the most Bitcoin that is currently in circulation. Big mining firms, exchanges, and funds are mainly called Whales as they hold on to the most Bitcoin and have been called responsible for the big amounts of Bitcoin around today. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining in China is 30 Times More Profitable EVEN IN A BEAR MARKET

Theoretically, cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash for example are meant to be decentralized in line with the dictates of blockchain. But, apparently, this has not been the case. Decentralization in crypto is a myth. дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) Defends 5 Week EMA Amid No Signs Of A Slow Down

Chart for XRP/BTC (1W) Ripple (XRP) has defended its 5 Week EMA. This is a clear message to all the critics out there calling Ripple (XRP)’s rally a pump and dump. RSI for the above weekly chart for XRP/BTC does seem to have neared the overbought range. дальше »

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Gov’t of South Korea is Endorsing Crypto and Blockchain Like No Other Region

South Korea is leading an example of being the world’s most hospitable regions for crypto and blockchain entrepreneurs. The world’s eleventh-largest economy has committed a $100 million fund to develop its capital Seoul as a center of blockchain innovation. дальше »

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3 Major South Korean Crypto Exchange Hacks to Date

South Korea plays an important role in the cryptocurrency world. Ever since China lost its dominant position, South Korea has become of the Asia’s biggest Bitcoin and altcoin trading hubs. That success comes with potential issues, as numerous exchanges have been hacked in the process. дальше »

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South Korea’s Chief Policy Maker Insists on Legalizing ICOs

In a recent speech given to the National Assembly, Chairman of South Korea’s National Policy Committee Min Byung-Doo urged Korean regulators to legalize initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »

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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation

Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »

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Researchers: North Korea Is Trading Crypto To Undermine International Sanctions

“International Criminals Prefer Crypto, North Korea Is No Exception” North Korea, one of the most secretive nations on the entire globe, is reportedly utilizing cryptocurrencies and digital assets to bypass international sanctions imposed on the hermit nation by the United States and its allies. дальше »

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World Credit Diamond Coin: Facilitating China and South Korea partnership using Blockchain

Think of living a completely cashless life

The post World Credit Diamond Coin: Facilitating China and South Korea partnership using Blockchain appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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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). дальше »

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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. дальше »

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South Korea Launches $90M Blockchain Education Course

South Korea’s “Blockchain Technology Development Strategy” Course As the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry gains traction across the world, the concepts of this groundbreaking innovation will begin to permeate into a multitude of facets of society. дальше »

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Bitcoin Scam: Fraudsters Buy 26 BTC Using Counterfeit Euro Bills in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, an individual has fallen victim to another Bitcoin scam using counterfeit currency notes. This case comes less than a fortnight after another similar high-profile occurred in South Korea involving a group of Serbian fraudsters and a South Korean businessman. дальше »

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South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Giant ‘Bithumb’ Reopens User Registration Feature

Bithumb has resumed registering new users, more than two months after suffering a hack. The South Korea based platform experienced a massive spike in trading volume following the announcement. Some experts believe the user registration resumption by the platform contributed to the recent Bitcoin price increase. дальше »

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North Korea Moving to Crypto Exchanges and Mining

While South Korea is fast becoming a formidable force to reckon with in the global cryptospace, it’s North Korean brother has been more interested in using its distributed ledger technology expertise to wreak havoc on the world. дальше »

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Upbit Announces First Blockchain Developer Conference in September 2018

Upbit plans on holding a developers conference in September 2018 where experts from all over the world are scheduled to talk about the latest in blockchain tech. Largest Blockchain Conference to Date Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will host a developer conference in September, the company announced. дальше »

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North Korea to Host International Crypto Conference

Blockchain is pervading countries around the world, even those that have kept isolated. North Korea is hosting its first-ever international cryptocurrency and blockchain conference on Oct. 1, 2018. дальше »

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