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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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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…
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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…
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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. According to local media reports, Bithumb experienced an unexpected…
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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…
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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.
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Stader price rallied 42% on Aug 26 after its Bithumb listing, breaking past resistance with volume and ecosystem growth fueling momentum.
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South Korean banks are getting ready to issue their own won-based stablecoins amid government's regulatory push.
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The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) have ordered local crypto exchanges to temporarily halt their crypto lending services until proper guidelines are introduced. On August 19, the FSC announced in a translated press release that it has sent legal…
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Efforts to launch a won-denominated stablecoin in South Korea are gaining traction as financial regulators prepare to publish a detailed proposal for the assets. On August 18, local media outlet MoneyToday reported that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South…
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Parataxis Holdings is merging with SilverBox Corp IV in a special purpose acquisition that includes the formation of a NYSE-traded Bitcoin treasury company worth $640 million. In a recent press release, the two companies announced that the deal could “provide…
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South Korean digital bank KakaoBank hopes to cement its place in the stablecoin market and is reportedly reviewing various entry strategies, including a potential won-pegged stablecoin. Local media outlet reports say KakaoBank’s chief financial officer, Kwon Tae-hoon, has confirmed that…
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South Korea’s first Korean won-backed stablecoin was recently launched in a test run by fanC in collaboration with financial software firm Initech. Could this be the start of Korea’s stablecoin bid? On August 5, fanC and Initech unveiled “KRWIN,” the…
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The CEO of South Korean exchange Bitsonic, Shin Jinwook, has received an extension to his seven-year prison sentence after authorities found evidence of fraud amounting to at least 100 million won or $72,000. On August 5, Judge Seong Gi-jun of…
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Stablecoin issuer Tether has surpassed South Korea in the number of U.S. treasury bond holders after it issued more assets with total exposure to U.S. Treasuries. How much U.S. debt does the firm hold? According to data from analysis firm…
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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has verbally instructed local asset managers to limit exposure to crypto-linked stocks such as Coinbase and Strategy in ETFs, citing a 2017 policy that bars institutional investment in virtual assets. According to the Korean Herald,…
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