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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 Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed its intention to introduce a 20% cryptocurrency taxation starting in Jan. 2025.
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The Seoul Rehabilitation Court officially declared bankruptcy on crypto yield platform Haru Invest, after it was implicated in a crypto fraud worth up to $1 billion. Investigations by South Korean law enforcement revealed that Haru Invest, a crypto yield firm…
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Bithumb, a top cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, has announced the addition of two new token listings, Raydium (RAY) and Ponke (PONKE), for its platform. Both tokens, which run on the Solana (SOL) chain, became available for trading in…
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South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly found 500,000 to 600,000 potential KYC violations on Upbit, the largest crypto exchange in the nation. KYC violations of this scale could lead to fines and possible license renewal issues. According to a report…
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The fall of the Dogecoin price below $0.40 triggered a surge in its trading volume and leading South Korean exchanges are profiting from it. Dogecoin (DOGE) declined by 5% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $0.385 on…
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South Korean crypto exchange Upbit is expanding its USDT market by adding 12 new crypto tokens to its listings. One of the tokens saw its price soar to nearly 300% after its launch. According to Upbit’s notice, the crypto exchange…
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South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,…
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South Korean crypto exchange Korbit has partnered with Coinbase to bring Base Chain onto the platform. Now, users can perform Base Chain deposits and withdrawals directly on Korbit. According to a Business Korea report published on Nov. 8, Korbit has…
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Jack Dorsey founded payments firm Block Inc. is pivoting its focus towards the cryptocurrency mining sector. In a Nov. 7 shareholder letter, Block, formerly Square Inc., said it would dial down resources towards its music streaming service TIDAL, and sunset…
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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, announced that it will launch DRIFT trading pairs for Korean Won, BTC, and USDT on Nov. 8. Drift Protocol’s governance token, DRIFT(DRIFT), will be available to trade on the Upbit crypto exchange starting on…
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The Korea Digital Asset Exchange Association has assigned trade warnings and terminated support for ORB and TEMCO tokens, stating both projects have violated the Virtual Asset User Protection Act that may impact on their asset values. South Korean crypto exchange…
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Seven financial lenders in South Korea have been authorized to participate in a pilot program testing CBDC-based digital financial services. South Korea‘s Financial Services Commission has authorized seven domestic banks to participate in a pilot program testing digital financial services…
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Aptos Foundation has teamed up with SK Telecom to bring Tether’s USDT stablecoin to T wallet. Aptos Foundation is set to integrate Tether’s (USDT) stablecoin into SK Telecom’s web3 product called “T wallet” in a bid to expand access to…
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South Korea’s crypto market skyrocketed in the first half of 2024, with 7.8 million investors and daily trading volumes rising by 67% to $4.4 billion. Korea’s crypto market has seen a significant expansion in the first half of 2024, driven…
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South Korean authorities will impose regulations on cross-border crypto transactions, requiring businesses to register and report from mid-2025. South Korea plans to implement regulations governing cross-border transactions of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, with new registration and reporting requirements set to…
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More than a dozen crypto exchanges in South Korea have closed or suspended operations in 2024, leaving nearly $13 million in assets unclaimed by almost 34,000 subscribers. As South Korea enforces the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, more than a…
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