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Kiwoom Securities eyes stake in South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb
South Korean brokerage Kiwoom Securities has entered negotiations to acquire a stake in cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb through a planned purchase of newly issued shares, local media reported on Monday. дальше »
2026-6-29 10:55
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South Korea revises debt relief rules to include crypto assets
South Korea has expanded cryptocurrency disclosure requirements for its public debt relief program by including virtual asset holdings in applicant asset reviews and linking debt forgiveness more closely to repayment capacity. дальше »
2026-6-27 11:39
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Bithumb fined as South Korea cracks down on crypto user data
South Korea fined Bithumb 210m won for sending user data overseas without consent and ordered fixes as blockchain privacy rules expand now. дальше »
2026-6-25 11:35
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South Korea crypto remittances jump 380% in three years, surpassing banks
South Korea has seen cryptocurrency-based overseas remittances climb 380% in the past three years, outpacing growth in traditional bank transfers as financial institutions increase their focus on blockchain-powered payment services. дальше »
2026-6-23 11:15
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Bithumb to list Canton in KRW market as CC momentum stays weak
Bithumb to list Canton (CC) in its KRW market as weak indicators meet fresh protocol updates and wider institutional backing in South Korea. дальше »
2026-6-23 07:37
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Bank of Korea advances deposit token project toward full-scale deployment
The Bank of Korea and participating banks have discussed operating deposit tokens on a continuous basis with the goal of establishing conditions for a formal rollout, according to briefing materials submitted by the Korea Federation of Banks to the office… дальше »
2026-6-23 11:43
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South Korea is considering regulatory sandbox access for digital asset services
South Korea has expanded plans for its financial regulatory sandbox to include digital asset related laws, opening the door for a wider range of blockchain and fintech services to seek regulatory exemptions. дальше »
2026-6-23 10:57
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a16z launches Seoul hub to support crypto and tech expansion in Asia
Andreessen Horowitz, commonly known as a16z, has opened a Seoul office and designated South Korea as a strategic base for its expansion across Asia, with crypto set to be the firm’s first area of focus. According to a Chosun report,… дальше »
2026-6-15 11:15
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KB Kookmin Bank raises $100m through blockchain powered digital bond sale
KB Kookmin Bank has completed a $100 million blockchain-based digital bond sale, becoming the first South Korean bank to use distributed ledger technology for foreign currency fundraising. According to local media reports, the bank issued the two-year U.S. dollar-denominated bond… дальше »
2026-6-11 12:12
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South Korea stocks plunge as margin calls add to market stress
South Korea’s KOSPI has recorded a sharp market decline after emergency circuit breakers halted trading twice in one week. The benchmark index fell 13% across eight trading days as margin calls and hedging demand rose. The selloff has also hit… дальше »
2026-6-11 22:21
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South Korean police tap Chainalysis to fight North Korea crypto theft
Chainalysis and South Korean police expand crypto crime training, certification and blockchain tracing as North Korean theft risks increase. дальше »
2026-6-10 09:34
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Nvidia expands South Korean AI partnerships across chips, cloud, and robotics
Nvidia has announced new South Korean partnerships with SK Hynix, Naver, SK Telecom, Doosan Group, LG Group, and Hyundai Motor Group. The agreements came during CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea, where he met several corporate leaders. The companies… дальше »
2026-6-9 02:47
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South Korean police raid Bithumb over alleged preferential hiring case
South Korean police have reportedly searched Bithumb’s offices as part of an investigation into allegations that independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi used his political influence to help secure employment for his son at cryptocurrency companies. According to a Monday report from… дальше »
2026-6-9 17:21
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Polymarket users face gambling investigation in South Korea
South Korean police have launched the country’s first known investigation into domestic Polymarket users, with authorities examining whether participation in the prediction market platform violated local gambling laws. дальше »
2026-6-5 09:37
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OKX Ventures acquires 19.6% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone
OKX Ventures has agreed to acquire a 19.6% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone through an 80 billion won ($53 million) investment, expanding the global exchange group’s presence in one of Asia’s largest digital asset markets. According to a… дальше »
2026-5-29 10:47
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South Korea to review 22% crypto tax repeal request as opposition grows
South Korea’s planned cryptocurrency tax has come under renewed political scrutiny after a public petition seeking its repeal cleared the signature threshold required for legislative review. According to South Korea’s National Assembly petition system, the motion surpassed 50,000 signatures at… дальше »
2026-5-22 10:36
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South Korea funeral firm loses $33M on Ethereum ETF
South Korea funeral firm Bumo Sarang has a $33M paper loss on leveraged Ethereum ETF BMNU as prepaid fund oversight draws scrutiny in Korea. дальше »
2026-5-20 21:32
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OKX targets 20% stake in South Korea’s Coinone
OKX has moved closer to securing a major foothold in South Korea after entering talks to acquire a substantial stake in local crypto exchange Coinone alongside Korea Investment & Securities. According to Yonhap News Agency, OKX and Korea Investment &… дальше »
2026-5-15 12:54
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North Korean hackers linked to major South Korean crypto hacks since 2018
North Korean hacking groups have been tied to most major crypto exchange attacks in South Korea since 2018, while billions of dollars in suspected illicit crypto flows have also moved through the country’s financial system. According to Crystal Intelligence’s 2026… дальше »
2026-5-15 14:04
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Crypto traders face 22% tax as South Korea locks 2027 timeline
South Korea plans to tax crypto gains above 2.5 million won at 22% from January 2027, with exchanges preparing investor reporting rules now. дальше »
2026-5-8 14:30
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Ripple Custody signs South Korea’s first insurance deal to pilot near real-time bond settlement
Ripple Custody entered a strategic partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance on April 15, making Ripple Custody Korea’s first blockchain-based government bond settlement platform for a Tier 1 insurer, targeting a compression of the standard T+2 settlement cycle to near real-time… дальше »
2026-5-5 00:55
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South Korea crypto AML plan sparks 5.4m report warning
South Korea’s crypto sector warns AML changes could lift suspicious reports to 5.4m yearly, as DAXA urges clearer rules for exchanges today. дальше »
2026-5-4 15:20
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Solana joins South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test stablecoin payments
Shinhan Card has entered a partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop and test stablecoin-based payment systems on blockchain infrastructure. According to a press release from Shinhan Card, the company has begun an advanced proof-of-concept this year to simulate real-world… дальше »
2026-4-30 11:11
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South Korea’s Hashed secures ADGM license to enter Middle East crypto market
South Korea-based crypto venture firm Hashed has secured regulatory approval to operate from Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its presence into the Middle East’s regulated financial zone. According to a company announcement, Hashed’s group entity, Hashed Global Management Limited, has… дальше »
2026-4-30 10:55
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Ripple KBank Deal Tests Blockchain Remittances in South Korea
South Korea’s KBank signed a strategic partnership with Ripple on April 27 to test blockchain-based cross-border remittances, marking Ripple’s second Korean institutional deal this month and its first with a major Korean digital bank. дальше »
2026-4-28 20:40
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Google DeepMind joins South Korea’s K-Moonshot to tackle scientific challenges with AI
Google DeepMind has entered into a partnership with South Korea to provide the technical backbone for the country’s K-Moonshot initiative, an ambitious national programme designed to solve the most complex scientific challenges of the century using AI. According to recent… дальше »
2026-4-27 14:14
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South Korea’s KBank trials onchain remittances with Ripple partnership
South Korea’s internet-only lender KBank has entered into a strategic partnership with Ripple to test blockchain-based cross-border remittances. According to multiple local media reports, the collaboration focuses on a proof-of-concept designed to measure improvements in transaction speed, cost efficiency, and… дальше »
2026-4-27 10:51
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Ripple Signs Its First Korean Insurance Deal to Pilot Near Real-Time Government Bond Settlement
Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s three largest life insurers with over $92 billion in assets, to pilot Korea’s first blockchain-based tokenized government bond settlement, targeting a compression of the standard two-day settlement cycle to… дальше »
2026-4-23 22:35
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Ripple Tokenized Bond Pilot Begins in South Korea
Ripple tokenized bond pilot with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s largest insurers, targets near real-time government bond settlement using Ripple Custody, replacing a process that currently takes two days to settle. дальше »
2026-4-17 21:10
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South Korea pushes for crypto circuit breakers after Bithumb transfer error
The South Korean central bank has called for cryptocurrency exchanges to implement their own “circuit breakers” to pause trading and prevent market panic after a clerical error at Bithumb led to the accidental transfer of $42 billion in Bitcoin to… дальше »
2026-4-13 09:52
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Bithumb seeks legal action over remaining Bitcoin after $42 billion payout error
Crypto exchange Bithumb has initiated legal proceedings against several users to recover the remaining 7 Bitcoin missing from the massive payout error in February. The South Korean crypto exchange has reportedly filed for provisional seizures, which will allow it to… дальше »
2026-4-9 12:01
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FSS orders Dunamu to correct disclosure on Naver Financial deal
South Korea’s FSS orders Dunamu to correct omissions in its Naver Financial stock swap filing as new digital asset rules threaten the merger’s structure and timeline. South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has issued a corrective order to Dunamu, the… дальше »
2026-4-4 17:30
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Bithumb delays IPO plans to post-2028 amid regulatory scrutiny
Crypto exchange Bithumb is reportedly delaying plans for its IPO until after 2028, according to local media. Per a report from Maeil Business News Korea citing a Bithumb official, the South Korean crypto exchange is set to “focus on preparing… дальше »
2026-4-3 11:40
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South Korea exchanges record $60B crypto outflows as profits fall
South Korean exchanges logged $60 billion in crypto outflows in H2 2025 as deposits rose while profits, volumes, and market values declined. дальше »
2026-3-25 16:07
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South Korea tax agency moves to outsource seized crypto custody after security lapse
South Korea’s National Tax Service is seeking to select a private custody provider to handle seized crypto assets after a security lapse resulted in private keys being exposed and assets being transferred by unauthorized entities. The National Tax Service has… дальше »
2026-3-20 14:40
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South Korea’s People Power Party proposes bill to abolish 22% crypto tax
Some South Korean lawmakers are pushing back against the ruling party’s plan to levy a 22% tax on cryptocurrencies. A bill introduced by the right-wing People Power Party on Thursday seeks to amend the Income Tax Act and fully abolish… дальше »
2026-3-19 15:20
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Crypto.com partners with South Korea’s KG Inicis to enable crypto payments for tourists
Crypto.com has partnered with KG Inicis to introduce crypto payment options for foreign tourists visiting South Korea. The two companies plan to roll out Crypto.com Pay across KG Inicis’ merchant network, according to a March 17 press release. The integration… дальше »
2026-3-17 13:36
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South Korea tightens crypto seizure rules after several mishaps
South Korea’s National Police Agency has introduced new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies after multiple security lapses. The KNPA has drafted a directive outlining compliance requirements across multiple stages of crypto seizure, storage, and management, local media outlet Asiae reported… дальше »
2026-3-17 12:45
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South Korean regulators fine Bithumb $24.5M after uncovering violations
Crypto exchange Bithumb will have to pay a fine of 36.8 billion won, about $24.5 million, after it was found to be in violation of South Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering rules. According to a local media report, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence… дальше »
2026-3-16 17:27
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South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations
Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations South Korea has fined Bithumb $24. 6M, suspending new-user services for six months over AML violations. дальше »
2026-3-16 16:59
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Flow Foundation seeks court order to stop FLOW token delisting in South Korea
Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have filed a motion with the Seoul Central District Court to suspend the termination of trading support on major South Korean exchanges for the Flow blockchain’s native FLOW token. According to a March 8 announcement,… дальше »
2026-3-10 09:36
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Crypto-paid ‘revenge for hire’ ring busted in South Korea
South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. South Korean police arrest agents… дальше »
2026-3-4 10:34
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South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses
South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement… дальше »
2026-3-2 10:45
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Seized Crypto Stolen As South Korea’s Tax Authority Leaks Private Key
A piece of paper ruined everything. South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) published an official press release last Thursday meant to highlight its crackdown on tax dodgers — and somewhere in the process, a full wallet seed phrase was photographed, printed, and sent out to the public without anyone apparently noticing. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mega-Holders […] дальше »
2026-3-1 20:00
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South Korea arrests two suspects in $1.5M Bitcoin evidence theft
South Korean authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 22 bitcoins that had been held as evidence by the Gangnam Police Station, officials announced on Wednesday. Suspects detained as South Korea police probe disappearance of seized… дальше »
2026-2-26 09:47
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South Korea targets finfluencers with strict asset disclosure law
South Korea plans finfluencer disclosure law to curb manipulation and protect investors. South Korea’s Democratic Party has introduced legislation requiring financial influencers to disclose personal asset holdings and compensation when recommending cryptocurrencies or stocks, according to reports from the country’s… дальше »
2026-2-25 15:20
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Coinbase reportedly interested in acquiring South Korean crypto exchange Coinone
South Korea’s third-largest crypto exchange, Coinone, is reportedly looking to sell part of its chairman’s stake, with Coinbase named as a potential participant in the early talks. According to a Seoul Economic Daily report citing a company representative, Coinone plans… дальше »
2026-1-26 12:04
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South Korea may target fairer crypto market with banking rule changes: report
The one-exchange-one-bank model is not a legal requirement but is widely followed. A government study found the setup limits access for small crypto exchanges. Large platforms dominate Korean won-based trading due to better liquidity. дальше »
2026-1-21 16:11
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South Korea limits foreign crypto exchange access as Google Play enforces licensing
Only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store. Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share. Some traders may shift towards DeFi and non-custodial wallets. дальше »
2026-1-17 13:04
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South Korea to lift 9-year ban on corporate crypto investments
South Korean regulators plan to lift a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments as the country continues to warm up to the digital asset space. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has reportedly crafted new guidelines for listed corporations and professional… дальше »
2026-1-12 10:41
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