South Korea’s Bitplanet begins Bitcoin treasury plan with 93 BTC buy

South Korea’s publicly listed Bitplanet has begun its daily Bitcoin accumulation program, purchasing 93 BTC on Oct. 26 as part of a long-term plan to build a 10,000 BTC treasury.  The move marks the country’s first fully regulated Bitcoin purchase… дальше »

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Experts call for Hong Kong and China collaboration on crypto: report

Industry experts are reportedly calling for Hong Kong and mainland China regulators to collaborate more on advancing the crypto sector within the two regions. According to a recent report by South China Morning Post, the two regions could potentially elevate… дальше »

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Could South Korea’s Risk Appetite Power New Crypto Trends?

South Korea’s retail investors are fueling a surge in high-risk crypto trading, capturing global attention. While this trend positions the nation as a potential crypto powerhouse, experts warn that unchecked speculation could undermine sustainable growth. дальше »

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Bitcoin on a Prepaid Card? Moon Inc. Raises $8.8M to Make It Happen in Asia

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin on a Prepaid Card? Moon Inc. Raises $8. 8M to Make It Happen in Asia Moon Inc. is rolling out a Bitcoin prepaid card in Thailand and South Korea, with more Asia expansion coming. дальше »

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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 »

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Crypto.com and Travel Wallet partner on prepaid card, won-based stablecoin adoption

Crypto.com is teaming up with one of South Korea’s top fintech firms in a move that could bring crypto spending closer to everyday use. Crypto.com has signed a new partnership with South Korean fintech firm Travel Wallet to create a… дальше »

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South Korea crypto regulation: stablecoin interest payments to be banned under new 2025 law

South Korea’s FSC plans to prohibit interest payments on stablecoins, aiming to protect financial stability while fostering innovation in digital assets, with a new crypto law expected by the end of 2025. дальше »

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Bio Protocol price surges 56% amid major network moves

Bio Protocol’s native token (BIO) surged 56% to $0. 1238 within 24 hours of its listing on Upbit, South Korea’s leading crypto exchange. A network update has introduced advanced AI-driven BioAgents, multichain support and other developments critical to the Bio Protocol ecosystem. дальше »

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Ripple taps Absa to bring bank-grade crypto custody to South Africa

Ripple has partnered with South Africa’s Absa Bank to provide digital asset custody services, expanding its institutional custody network across Africa. дальше »

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Coinbase announces investment in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX

Coinbase has deepened its regional push with a new investment in CoinDCX, indicating renewed confidence in India’s growing crypto market. Coinbase has made a new strategic investment in CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing South… дальше »

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Solana partners with Wavebridge to develop a Korean Won-pegged stablecoin

Solana Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Korean blockchain infrastructure company Wavebridge to build a compliance-ready, Korean won–pegged (KRW) stablecoin. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Tuesday, aims to bring regulated, institutional-grade stablecoin solutions to South Korea’s evolving digital asset market. дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Ethereum's co-founder believes South Korea is the next big market for cryptos, AI

Key Takeaways Why is South Korea the next AI/crypto opportunity?  Cardano founder sees regulatory clarity and government support as key drivers for AI/crypto convergence.  Will it benefit CardanoThe post Ethereum's co-founder believes South Korea is the next big market for cryptos, AI appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Samsung and Coinbase partner to bring crypto to over 75M Galaxy users

Samsung is joining forces with Coinbase, one of the cryptocurrency industry’s largest companies, to expand crypto access to over 75 million Samsung Galaxy users in the United States. In an announcement, Coinbase said the partnership with the South Korea-based multinational electronics company will see owners of Galaxy devices in the US explore cryptocurrencies via Coinbase […] дальше »

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Solo Leveling Levels Up: Korean Billion-Dollar Megafranchise Goes Onchain with Story

Seoul, South Korea, 1st October 2025, Chainwire

The post Solo Leveling Levels Up: Korean Billion-Dollar Megafranchise Goes Onchain with Story appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Controversial genius with IQ 276 goes all-in on Bitcoin — 100x dream mirrors another facade

The self-claimed genius with IQ 276 ties his future to Bitcoin, touting 100x gains. Could this be another facade in the making? Bitcoin as Kim’s sole bet YoungHoon Kim, a South Korean entrepreneur who presents himself as an intelligence researcher,… дальше »

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World’s ‘Smartest Man’ Bets Everything On Bitcoin, Predicts 100x Surge

South Korean Young Hoon Kim, who claims a world-record IQ of 276, has converted all his assets to Bitcoin and predicts the crypto could surge [...] дальше »

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Korea’s $930B Pension Giant Urged to Invest in Bitcoin and Digital Assets

A South Korean expert suggests the National Pension Service should actively consider investing in digital assets. He recommends using Korean-style DAT firms and spot crypto ETFs as a pilot program. дальше »

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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 »

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Naver To Acquire Top Korean Exchange Upbit, Eyes Won-Backed Stablecoin

Naver Financial, the fintech arm of South Korean tech giant Naver, is preparing to acquire Dunamu, the operator of the country’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. [...] дальше »

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Barunson, Studio Behind Parasite, to Launch nPLUG IP Remixing Platform on Story and Bring Flagship IP Onchain

Seoul, South Korea, 22nd September 2025, Chainwire The post Barunson, Studio Behind Parasite, to Launch nPLUG IP Remixing Platform on Story and Bring Flagship IP Onchain appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Upbit to list Ether.fi, Resolv, Initia, and Spark

Leading South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list four new altcoins, namely Ether.fi, Resolv, Initia, and Spark. According to a Sep. 19 announcement, the four altcoins ETHFI, RESOLV, INIT, and SPK will be tradable against Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin (BTC),… дальше »

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Avalanche powers South Korea’s first Won-backed stablecoin - Details

Key Takeaways How does BDACS plan to use KRW1? KRW1 will be used as a low-cost payment and settlement tool, including for public-sector programs like emergency relief. Why is Avalanche important heThe post Avalanche powers South Korea’s first Won-backed stablecoin - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korea’s first won-pegged stablecoin KRW1 goes live on Avalanche

BDACS unveiled KRW1 as South Korea’s first live won-backed stablecoin, marking a key step in the nation’s stablecoin and digital asset strategy. дальше »

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KOSCOM files 5 stablecoin trademarks as South Korea market heats up

South Korea’s push into stablecoins is accelerating, with KOSCOM, a Korea Exchange affiliate, registering five new stablecoin trademarks while also restructuring its digital asset division. The move highlights how the country’s capital market institutions are preparing for the growing demand for Korean won-backed tokens. дальше »

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Won-pegged stablecoin KRW1 launches in South Korea on Avalanche

Stablecoin development in South Korea has advanced with the launch of KRW1, a won-pegged token issued on the Avalanche blockchain. Seoul-based digital asset firm BDACS announced the launch of KRW1 on September 17, a stablecoin fully backed by South Korean… дальше »

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BTC pops to $114,500 while South Korea’s Kospi rally puts risk assets in focus

Bitcoin began the week with a burst of momentum, climbing past $114,500 as global risk appetite improved. South Korea’s Kospi index delivered an unexpected surge, driven by strong corporate earnings from major exporters, and this wave of optimism carried into crypto markets. дальше »

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Pump.fun’s PUMP extends rally as South Korean liquidity boosts momentum

Digital tokens performed well on Thursday after the United States PPI data increased the probability of a rate cut during the Fed’s meeting next week. The global cryptocurrency market cap increased by 2% in the past 24 hours to $3. дальше »

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South Korea to recognize crypto firms as venture companies

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Origin Summit Unveils Second Wave of Global Icons Ahead of Debut During KBW

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Upbit unveils GIWA, a fast Ethereum Layer 2 with 1-second blocks

The choice of a layer-2 network for South Korea’s largest exchange is a testament to Ethereum’s central role in the DeFi space. South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has officially stepped into blockchain infrastructure. On September 9, the exchange launched… дальше »

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Binance Pay enters South Africa’s checkout lanes through Zapper tie-up

Binance Pay is now live across Zapper’s extensive payment infrastructure, turning everyday QR codes at over 31,000 merchants into crypto on-ramps. The move strategically positions digital assets at the heart of routine consumer spending. According to a blog post dated… дальше »

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Toss to debut finance superapp in Australia amid stablecoin push

South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year and issue a Korean won stablecoin once regulations allow. дальше »

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South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit confirmed it has launched Giwa, an Ethereum layer 2 on testnet, focused on one-second block times and optimizing user experience. дальше »

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Africa’s First Bitcoin Treasury Firm Targets $210M Raise as Altvest Rebrands to Africa Bitcoin Corp

Key Takeaways: Altvest Capital Ltd., listed in South Africa, launches Africa’s first Bitcoin treasury strategy company. The firm plans to raise $210 million to buy Bitcoin, rebranding as Africa Bitcoin The post Africa’s First Bitcoin Treasury Firm Targets $210M Raise as Altvest Rebrands to Africa Bitcoin Corp appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Upbit gears up for Giwa blockchain unveil on UDC conference

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange is gearing up for the launch of its own blockchain network. South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has dropped a major teaser on its own blockchain, Giwa, and will likely unveil it during the Upbit… дальше »

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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 »

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RedStone crypto price jumps 80% after South Korea’s Upbit listing

RedStone’s trading volume rose to $700 million on a wave of retail enthusiasm. RedStone (RED) crypto price has gained significant momentum following major listing news. On Friday, September 5, the South Korean exchange Upbit officially announced the listing of RedStone… дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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South Korean retail investors dump Tesla for crypto stocks: Bloomberg

South Korea retail investors offloaded $657M in Tesla shares in August, extending a four-month selloff of $1.8B, while turning heavily to crypto-linked stocks. дальше »

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South Korean Investors Dump $1.8 Billion In Tesla Stock, Pile Into Crypto Firms Including BitMine

South Korean retail investors dumped Tesla shares in the past four months, shifting their attention to crypto stocks amid growing disillusionment with Elon Musk’s electric [...] дальше »

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Axie Infinity - Why AXS may be at risk despite Sunday's 10% price rally

Key Takeaways A surge in trading volume for popular altcoins on South Korean exchanges on Sunday contributed to the 10% rally in Axie Infinity's price. However, at the time of writing, it appeared unThe post Axie Infinity - Why AXS may be at risk despite Sunday's 10% price rally appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korea cracks down on crypto scam after BTS star Jungkook hit in 39 billion hack

258 victims’ personal data stolen from six public and financial portals. BTS star Jungkook targeted with 8. 4B won HYBE stock theft attempt. 21. 3B won in virtual assets stolen, 12. 8B won recovered by police. дальше »

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$68,753,451 XRP Stun Largest Korean Exchange as Price Drops, Here's What Really Happened

Massive XRP chunk moved from largest exchange in South Korea in unknown direction дальше »

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South Park Exposes Trumps Crypto Connections in New Episode

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South Park Mocks Donald Trump’s Crypto Ties In ‘Sickofancy’ Episode

South Park’s latest episode mocks President Donald Trump’s crypto empire, showing tech leaders lining up in the Oval Office to curry favor with Bitcoin gifts. [...] дальше »

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