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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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South Korea’s financial watchdog is investigating the Coinone crypto exchange over Movement’s token sharp price swings, raising concerns over potential unfair trading. A major investigation is underway into Korean crypto exchange Coinone after the price of the Movement (MOVE) token…
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The South Korean National Assembly reportedly decided to put all discussions regarding crypto-related regulations on hold, following the aftermath of martial law and impeachment plans for the current president. According to a Chosun report, a South Korean National Assembly official…
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The South Korean movie titled ‘Crypto Man’ starring late actor Song Jae-rim is scheduled for release on Jan. 15, 2025. The movie is inspired by true events from a $34.9 billion crypto crash. According to South Korean media JTBC, The…
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Two South Korean major crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, will list MOVE on the same day, Dec. 9. Both exchanges will open trading for the token at 21:00 KST. Upbit and Bithumb will list utility tokens from Movement Labs, an…
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Woori Technology, a long-time shareholder in Dunamu, parent company of crypto exchange Upbit, plans to exit after nine years, following a failed coup in South Korea. Woori Technology Investment, a South Korean venture capital firm, is reportedly planning to sell…
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After the implementation of the South Korean martial law, the country’s five major crypto exchanges recorded a spot trading volume of over $34 billion in the past 24 hours, setting a new record high. According to data from CoinMarketCap, in…
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Crypto prices crashed hard in South Korea as the local currency plunged to a record low. Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped to 88,197,000 KRW, its lowest level since October 5, before rebounding to 132,000,000 KRW. The cryptocurrency was down by almost…
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Retail trading volume in South Korea hit $18 billion in 24 hours on Dec. 2, surpassing the Korean stock market by 22%.
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South Korean regulators agree to postpone the 20% crypto tax for two years, after rejecting the Democratic Party’s proposal to raise the annual tax threshold from 2.5 million won to 50 million won. According to local media outlet Money Today,…
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The South Korean FSC remains cautious of digital assets in the wake of domestic calls for a Bitcoin reserve after the U.S takes a bullish stance on crypto. According to a news report from South Korean news outlet Newsprime, Chairman…
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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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