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Report: South Korea’s Bithumb to Spin Off Non-Core Units Ahead of IPO
22.4.2025
Bithumb is breaking itself in two as it races toward an IPO, carving out its exchange and investment units to streamline operations and court investors. Bithumb’s Corporate Split Sets Stage for IPO Local media reports that the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is restructuring...
Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation
22.4.2025
Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra’s successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone,...
Bithumb to Split in Two as Crypto Exchange Inches Toward South Korean IPO
22.4.2025
A filing on the country's corporate registry shows the exchange registered a new entity in preparation for an IPO
Zoom Calls? Beware! Lazarus Is Targeting Crypto Founders
21.4.2025
Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera. Lazarus Is on the Move: Zoom...
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Provides Update on Hacked Funds and Recovery Efforts
21.4.2025
Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has released an executive summary detailing the status of hacked funds totaling approximately $1.4 billion, or around 500,000 ETH. According to Zhou, 68.57% of these funds remain traceable, while 27.59% have gone dark, and 3.84% have been frozen....
Won vs. Dollar: Diverging Bitcoin Prices Hint at Market Inflection
20.4.2025
Since bitcoin briefly dipped below global averages in South Korea on April 9, the past ten days have seen the coin fetch a premium, touching 2.97% above international benchmarks. Seoul’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 3% With fewer high-return domestic investment avenues, South Koreans often gravitate toward...
From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC
18.4.2025
According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing...
South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season
18.4.2025
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up.The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December.In the aftermath, authorities...
South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season
18.4.2025
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up.The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December.In the aftermath, authorities...
North Korean hackers target crypto devs with fake recruitment tests
17.4.2025
North Korean hackers linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit are reportedly targeting crypto developers using fake recruitment tests infected with malware. Cybersecurity outlet The Hacker News reported that crypto developers have received coding assignments from malicious actors posing...
South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges on Apple Store — Report
14.4.2025
South Korea is expanding a ban on digital asset firms’ applications servicing its citizens. On April 11, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that 14 crypto exchanges were blocked on the Apple store. Among the affected exchanges are KuCoin and MEXC.The report...
South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges on Apple Store — Report
14.4.2025
South Korea is expanding a ban on digital asset firms’ applications servicing its citizens. On April 11, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that 14 crypto exchanges were blocked on the Apple store. Among the affected exchanges are KuCoin and MEXC.The report...
KuCoin, MEXC and 12 Crypto Exchanges' Apple Apps Blocked in South Korea
14.4.2025
South Korean regulators will continue to block unreported virtual asset operators from accessing domestic sites, a statement said
Bitcoin Sees First Discount in South Korea in 4 Months Amid Trump’s Trade Turmoil
13.4.2025
Bitcoin’s valuation in South Korea took an interesting turn last week, dipping into a discount amidst the dramatic volatility rocking global financial systems. This marked the first instance of such a discount in nearly four months, breaking a streak where the country consistently observed...
81.6% of XRP supply is in profit, but traders in Korea are turning bearish — Here is why
10.4.2025
XRP has struggled to find sustained bullish momentum since reaching its cycle peak at $3.40 on Jan. 16, 2025. XRP (XRP) dropped as much as 46% over the past three months, but despite its recent drawdown, Glassnode data indicates that 81.6% of XRP’s current circulating supply remains...
The Protocol: EigenLayer Ready to Launch Missing Feature
9.4.2025
Also: Bitcoin L2 SDKs; North Korea's THORChain Use; and Quantum-Resistant BTC
Inside North Korea's Favorite Crypto Laundering Tool: THORChain
7.4.2025
Researchers say North Korea used THORChain to launder $1.2 billion following the biggest-ever crypto heist
South Korea’s National Pension Service Eyes Blockchain for $890B Fund's Transactions
7.4.2025
The NPS plans to invite blockchain experts and companies to participate in a preliminary disclosure process before starting a research study
Filecoin's FIL Spikes 30% as South Korean Exchange Upbit Lists the Token
4.4.2025
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7-Eleven Begins Accepting Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency in CBDC Trial
2.4.2025
Customers at 7-Eleven stores in South Korea can now pay using the Bank of Korea’s digital currency with a 10% discount to incentivize adoption