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South Korea News

Situated in East Asia, South Korea, formally recognized as the Republic of Korea, is distinguished for its rich history, culture, and technological prowess. With its capital, Seoul, nestled in the north, this nation of 51 million people thrives economically, supported by its advancements in various sectors.

South Korea emerges as a prominent player in the realm of Korean cryptocurrency, marrying innovation with stringent regulations. Stay updated on South Korean crypto regulations, dive deep into recent Korean crypto happenings such as CBDC research and the evolving landscape of crypto exchanges in the region. From legislative moves to market trends, here’s your one-stop for all South Korean crypto insights.

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South Korea to allow trading for spot Bitcoin ETF this year
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South Korea to allow trading for spot Bitcoin ETF this year

South Korea’s People Power Party announced seven major law changes to improve their virtual asset ecosystem. One of them is a plan to launch spot Bitcoin ETF within this year. According to a report by local media Edaily, the People’s…
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Bithumb earned millions through dark pattern tactics, South Korean lawmaker says
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Bithumb earned millions through dark pattern tactics, South Korean lawmaker says

A South Korean lawmaker accused Bithumb of using dark patterns to charge users higher fees than advertised. Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb earned more than 140 billion won (nearly $97.6 million) in extra fees by using unclear processes that misled users, The…
Crypto exchnage Bithumb alerts customers following data breach at Korea’s largest carrier
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Read more - Crypto exchnage Bithumb alerts customers following data breach at Korea’s largest carrier

Crypto exchnage Bithumb alerts customers following data breach at Korea’s largest carrier

Bithumb has issued a security warning to its Korean users following a significant data leak at SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier. South Korea‘s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has alerted its customers after a data breach at SK Telecom, the…
Korean mobile bank KakaoBank teams up with Coinone for real-time Bitcoin price tracking: report
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Korean mobile bank KakaoBank teams up with Coinone for real-time Bitcoin price tracking: report

KakaoBank, a South Korean digital bank serving over 22 million users, is teaming up with Coinone to offer a new crypto price tracking feature. KakaoBank, South Korea‘s mobile banking application with dozens of millions of users, has expanded its services…
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Crypto exchange Bithumb to spin off investment arm ahead of potential Nasdaq listing
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Crypto exchange Bithumb to spin off investment arm ahead of potential Nasdaq listing

“South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb appears to be restructuring its investment and holding units as it plans to conduct a long-awaited initial public offering. Crypto exchange Bithumb will separate its holding and investment business into a new company this summer…
Over 30% of wealthy Koreans prefer crypto as a long-term wealth strategy
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Over 30% of wealthy Koreans prefer crypto as a long-term wealth strategy

New data shows over 30% of South Korea’s wealthy investors prefer crypto for long-term value growth, outpacing interest in gold or property. South Korean investors — especially the younger crowd — are leaning harder into crypto, and a new report…
South Korean presidential candidate vows to deregulate crypto like Trump-era US
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South Korean presidential candidate vows to deregulate crypto like Trump-era US

South Korean candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll scrap crypto rules like U.S. President Donald Trump did, aiming to make blockchain a key industry. South Korean presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll remove crypto regulations similar to how they were rolled…
Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea
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Read more - Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea

Apple blocks KuCoin, MEXC, and 14 other crypto exchanges in South Korea

KuCoin, along with MEXC and 12 other crypto exchanges, have been removed from Apple’s App Store in South Korea for operating without registration. According to an April 14 report from South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, Apple began blocking access to…
South Korea’s National Pension Service to tap into blockchain
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South Korea’s National Pension Service to tap into blockchain

South Korea’s National Pension Service, the world’s third-largest public pension fund with over $800 billion in assets under management, is looking to tap into blockchain technology for transactions. A report in the local Seoul Economic Daily states that the National…
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Bithumb’s net profit explodes 565% with revenue nearly tripling in 2024: report
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Bithumb’s net profit explodes 565% with revenue nearly tripling in 2024: report

After a turbulent 2023, Bithumb posted a 565% increase in net profit in 2024, aided by market recovery and improved investor sentiment. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb successfully returned to profitability last year, with revenue increasing by 265.4% year-over-year, News1…
South Korea sees crypto investors top 16 million: report
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South Korea sees crypto investors top 16 million: report

According to data submitted to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the Rebuilding Korea Party, South Korea’s cryptocurrency investors reached 16.29 million as of February. This figure represents nearly 32% of the country’s population. The data, compiled from accounts at the country’s…
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Crypto exchange Upbit operator Dunamu posts 85% surge in operating profit
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Crypto exchange Upbit operator Dunamu posts 85% surge in operating profit

Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, posted an 85.1% increase in operating profit for 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s halving and pro-crypto policies in the U.S. Dunamu, the company behind South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, had a strong 2024, with…
Several hundred South Korean officials hold crypto assets worth a total of 14.4b Korean won
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Read more - Several hundred South Korean officials hold crypto assets worth a total of 14.4b Korean won

Several hundred South Korean officials hold crypto assets worth a total of 14.4b Korean won

Out of the 2,047 South Korean public officials who submitted asset declaration, 20% reported to owning crypto assets. Seoul City Councilor Kim Hye-young held the largest amount with 1.7 billion KRW. According to a recent report by local media Munhwa,…
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Korean regulator bans Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC in Google Play
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Korean regulator bans Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC in Google Play

Korean regulators have banned the Poloniex, KuCoin, and MEXC, as well as other 14 apps of crypto exhcanges from Google Play due to their unregistered operations in the country. South Korean authorities have restricted access to multiple foreign cryptocurrency exchange…
Hashed pushes for regulatory framework to support KRW stablecoin growth
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Hashed pushes for regulatory framework to support KRW stablecoin growth

Stablecoins should be treated as both payment tools and investment assets, requiring a comprehensive regulatory framework, a new research suggests. A stablecoin tied to the Korean won could give South Korea a stronger footing in the global stablecoin race, according…
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LG shuts down Art Lab NFT marketplace three years after launch
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LG shuts down Art Lab NFT marketplace three years after launch

LG is winding down its Art Lab, allowing collectors to withdraw NFTs before its closure in June. South Korean multinational electronics tycoon LG is winding down its LG Art Lab platform, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens launched to bring digital…