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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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DAXA issued new API key rules for Korean exchanges after FSS warned automated trading makes up about 30% of domestic crypto turnover.
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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…
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Samsung units will buy a 4% stake in Upbit parent Dunamu for $408M as Korean banks and tech firms prepare for new digital asset rules ahead.
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South Korea crypto trading falls to 8% of KOSPI volume as stocks rise, exchange activity slows and Bitcoin trades at a local discount.
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South Korea charges CATFI operators in its first DEX rug pull arrest after a Solana meme coin scheme caused $260k in illegal gains.
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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…
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South Korea funeral firm Bumo Sarang has a $33M paper loss on leveraged Ethereum ETF BMNU as prepaid fund oversight draws scrutiny in Korea.
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KB Financial completed a won stablecoin pilot for offline QR payments and Vietnam remittances, cutting fees 87% as Korea crypto rules wait.
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South Korea’s FSC is reviewing Hana Bank’s $668M Dunamu stake under bank-commerce rules as finance firms push deeper into crypto assets now.
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TRAC rose after Upbit listed OriginTrail with KRW, BTC and USDT pairs. CoinGecko showed a 39.4% gain and $38.6M 24h volume.
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XRP Upbit volume surged to $330 million on May 15 after Hana Bank announced a $670 million Dunamu stake. XRP Upbit volumes surged on Friday after South Korea’s Hana Financial Group announced it will acquire a 1 trillion won ($670…
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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 &…
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Hana Bank will buy a $670M Dunamu stake, becoming Upbit parent’s fourth-largest holder as Korea’s crypto rules and Naver deal shift in 2026.
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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…
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Upbit will delist NKN/BTC on June 15 and set a July 16 withdrawal deadline, while NKN trades near $0.0075 with a $6M market cap today.
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Upbit listed Venice Token with KRW, BTC and USDT pairs as VVV traded near $17.15, down 2.9% over 24 hours.
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