XRP Ledger Gets South Korean Validator

Infinite Block has joined the list of validators on the XRP Ledger дальше »

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СМИ: Китайские госслужащие избавляются от цифрового юаня из-за возможной слежки

Как сообщает издание South China Morning Post (SCMP), китайские чиновники, получающие зарплату в цифровом юане, крайне редко пользуются им и предпочитают конвертировать e-CNY в наличные средства. дальше »

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Sees Big New Reason for Buying Bitcoin (BTC)

Vocal Bitcoin proponent Kiyosaki cites major reason related to South Africa advocating BTC and opposing it to 'fake US dollars' дальше »

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Is VELO the XRP of South East Asia? Long way to go, but...

Hike in VELO's price could be linked to greater activity in the Asian market While XRP's sentiment fell, VELO spiked to a highly positive reading VELO, the native token of Velo, a blockchainThe post Is VELO the XRP of South East Asia? Long way to go, but... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korean convenience store chain Emart24 to sell Bitcoin meal box

Emart24, a prominent South Korean convenience store chain, is set to introduce a Bitcoin-themed meal box as an in-store item. According to a May 9 announcement, the company has joined hands with local cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to bring the Bitcoin… дальше »

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South Korean Court Sentences XRP Exchange Operator to 8 Years in Prison

A South Korean crypto exchange operator, identified as Mr. A, was sentenced to eight years for embezzling $3.3 million in XRP, highlighting stringent regulations against crypto fraud. The post South Korean Court Sentences XRP Exchange Operator to 8 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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South Korean convenience store sells Bitcoin-themed ‘meal boxes’

A convenience store in South Korea offers Bitcoin meal boxes in collaboration with the local exchange Bithumb, where customers can win small amounts of Bitcoin with their purchases. дальше »

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Leading Asian crypto info provider CoinNess launches English Live Feed with free API offer

Seoul, South Korea, May 8, 2024—CoinNess, one of the largest cryptocurrency investment information providers in Asia, today launched its English service with a Live Feed feature for global audiences. дальше »

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VALR – The South African Exchange Going Global

Farzam Ehsani is Co-founder and CEO of VALR, a South African crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With regulatory approval to operate in Europe, VALR has 1000 corporate and institutional clients, more than half a million users, and now is expanding globally. дальше »

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South Korea excludes cryptocurrency in recently updated Donation Act

In a significant legislative update, South Korea has revised its Donation Act for the first time since 2006, broadening the scope of acceptable donation assets but notably excluding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. дальше »

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Bitcoin Events reveals details of upcoming Crypto Fest 2024 conference in South Africa

Bitcoin Events, Africa’s leading cryptocurrency event organizer, has revealed the details of this year’s Crypto Fest conference, a three-day conference that will take place in Cape Town in October. дальше »

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Kraken's Indices Provider Anticipates $1B AUM in Hong Kong ETFs by 2024 End: Bloomberg

CEO Sui Chung sees South Korea and Israel as the next markets to list crypto ETFs. дальше »

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CZ sentenced and SBF’s deal: April’s crypto crime round-up

Do Kwon remains in a tug-of-war between the U.S. and South Korea. Meanwhile, prosecutors are continuing to clamp down on crypto mixers. April’s been a pretty significant month when it comes to crypto crime. Where else to start than with… дальше »

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$SNUKE Presale Reaches 300 $SOL Milestone

Burlignton, United Kingdom, May 2nd, 2024, Chainwire $SNUKE, a new meme coin inspired by the humor of the popular TV show “South Park” and based on the Solana blockchain, has recently achieved significant milestones in its presale. дальше »

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South African crypto exchange VALR picks Poland for expansion in Europe

Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR will now offer services in Poland as part of its global expansion efforts. South African cryptocurrency exchange VALR is moving beyond the African continent, choosing Poland as its first stop in expansion across the globe. In… дальше »

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South Korea looks to upgrade status of crypto crime unit

The temporary unit is reportedly being transformed into a permanent department as enforcement actions rise dramatically in South Korea. дальше »

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South Korea to introduce crypto crime investigation unit

South Korean regulators are proactively addressing the rise in crypto crimes by considering establishing a permanent investigative unit. дальше »

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South Korea Responds to Crypto Crimes with New Investigative Unit

South Korea establishes a specialized unit to tackle crypto crimes, a significant step in bolstering its regulatory framework amid rising incidents in the sector. The post South Korea Responds to Crypto Crimes with New Investigative Unit appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto policies won’t be affected by South African elections, insiders say

According to industry insiders, the upcoming South African elections on May 29 will not affect the nation’s cryptocurrency agenda. According to Mpumelelo Ndamane, CEO of South Africa-based crypto wallet provider Nuud Money, the elections will steer clear of cryptocurrencies.  “We’ve been pretty… дальше »

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Crypto Crackdown In South Korea: New Unit To Hunt Down Criminals

South Korea, a nation long enamored with cryptocurrency, is tightening its belt on the digital asset frontier. Faced with a surge in crypto-related crimes, the country is bolstering law enforcement and implementing its first-ever comprehensive crypto regulation, set to take effect in July 2024. дальше »

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South Africa’s Election Won’t Interfere With Crypto Policy: Industry Watchers

South Africa's upcoming election isn't expected to derail the country's agenda for digital assets, several members of the crypto community told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Regulatory Drama: Why Crypto.com Postponed Its Big Move Into Korea Days Before Launch

Crypto.com, a global crypto exchange, recently postponed its much-anticipated retail market expansion in South Korea, originally scheduled for April 29. This strategic decision came just six days before the planned launch, and according to the report, this delay is due to the company’s need for more comprehensive engagement with local regulatory bodies. Related Reading: South Korean […] дальше »

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BRICS considering a stablecoin launch for international trade settlement

BRICS member nations plan to launch a stablecoin as an alternative to the US dollar for settling cross-border transactions. BRICS pushes de-dollarization with stablecoins The bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, and Egypt, has debated using virtual assets for global settlement for a while. дальше »

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Crypto.com delays South Korea launch amid regulatory hurdles

Crypto. com planned to launch its trading services in South Korea on April 29. The company had acquired OK-BIT and PnLink for regulatory compliance. Despite the temporary halt, the company remains committed to navigating challenges to eventually enter the country. дальше »

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Akash Network (AKT) Vaults into Top 100 Cryptocurrencies After New Exchange Listing

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has recently added Akash Network (AKT) to its list of supported assets. This listing has sparked a notable price surge, driving AKT to achieve its highest price in three years. дальше »

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Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators

The Singapore-based exchange is postponing its expansion plans for South Korea, citing the need to communicate with regulators. The post Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto.com Halts Its Launch in South Korea: Details

Crypto.com has postponed its foray into the burgeoning South Korean market due to regulatory issues дальше »

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Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe

The firm maintains the "highest" anti-money laundering standards in the industry, it said in a statement to CoinDesk. дальше »

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Akash Network and BITGTIME surge after Upbit lists tokens

Akash Network and BITGTIME surge after listing on Korea-based Upbit Akash Network (AKT) and Big Time (BIGTIME) are leading the crypto market in gains today amid news of respective tokens listing on the largest exchange in South Korea. дальше »

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Akash Network (AKT) surges 48% following Upbit listing

The native token of Akash Network, AKT, has emerged as the top gainer among the leading 100 assets after South Korea’s leading exchange announced to list the token. AKT is up by 48% in the past 24 hours and is… дальше »

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Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong

According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1. 8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. дальше »

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South Korean won tops global crypto trading, overthrowing USD 

The South Korean won has surpassed the U.S. dollar as the leading currency for trading crypto worldwide.  дальше »

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Crypto Traders Now Prefer South Korean Won Over Dollar

Korean won was in lead by trading volume in first quarter of 2024 дальше »

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Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License

The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly. дальше »

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390 Million XRP Unloaded on Major Korean Exchange in Epic Whale Move

Unprecedented whale movement sees staggering 390 million XRP flood into South Korea's Bithumb exchange, here's what it turns out to be дальше »

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XRP Skyrockets 156% in Volume Amid $930 Million Crypto Bloodbath

XRP ranks second most traded asset on South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, after only Bitcoin дальше »

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Montenegro court clears Do Kwon’s extradition, fate in justice minister’s hands

According to South Korean local media outlet YNA, a Montenegro court has again approved the extradition of the embattled Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. This development occurred less than a week after the Supreme Court of Montenegro invalidated a ruling recommending Kwon’s extradition to South Korea. дальше »

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South Africa Starts Issuing Crypto Licenses With Luno, Zignaly Among First Recipients

Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April. дальше »

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Dogecoin Surpasses Ethereum, XRP, Solana As The Most Traded Coin After Bitcoin

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Victory For Do Kwon? Montenegro’s Latest Ruling Reverses Extradition To South Korea

Montenegro, caught in the crossfire of extradition battles between the United States and South Korea, has recently witnessed a significant turn of events in the case of disgraced crypto mogul Do Kwon. дальше »

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SEC Scores Major Victory Against Terra and Do Kwon

The disgraced South Korean entrepreneur has been found liable for civil fraud дальше »

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Do Kwon’s South Korean extradition annulled by Montenegro Supreme Court

Another twist in the extradition saga of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon revealed that the forgery convict will not return to his native South Korea just yet.  дальше »

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Mysterious Multi-Million XRP Transfer Heads for Top Korean Exchange

Gigantic amount of XRP coins noticed heading major South Korean exchange and couple of other large ones, too дальше »

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1 Billion Bitcoin P2P Traders: NoOnes Sets Sights on Nigeria and Global South

Bitcoin Magazine sits down with NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef to discuss why peer-to-peer bitcoin trading is essential for the liberation of the Global South. дальше »

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KangaMoon in focus as Bitget head sees continued rally in BTC

Bitcoin has shown stellar performance since the start of this year but the head of South Asian operations at Bitget is convinced the rally is far from over just yet. Hirdyani shares view on Bitcoin Jyotsna Hirdyani expects Bitcoin to continue its march towards the $100,000 level. дальше »

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Crypto.com to launch services for retail traders in South Korean market

Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com is set to launch services in South Korea, two years after acquiring local crypto exchange OK-BIT. Crypto.com announced in a blog post on Apr. 2 that it’s planning to launch the Crypto.com App in South Korea… дальше »

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Crypto.com to launch retail trading services in South Korea

Crypto.com is launching a crypto trading platform in South Korea after its acquisition of OK-BIT, a local crypto exchange. дальше »

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Burkett Financial Services buys Bitcoin via ETFs

Burkett Financial Services, a South Carolina-based financial planner, disclosed investments in two Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 1. Burkett’s latest Form 13F filing indicates it holds 602 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »

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Bithumb’s annual revenue down by nearly 60% in 2023, report says

Bithumb disclosed an operating loss of 14.9 billion won ($11 million) in 2023, citing a 58% revenue drop and Q4’s fee-free policy as contibuting factors. South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has revealed an operating loss of 14.9 billion won (~$11… дальше »

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Trading Volume on South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Crashes 75%

Upbit's 24-hour crypto trading volume stood at $3.79 billion at press time, down 75% from the high of $15 billion on March 5, CoinGecko data show. дальше »

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