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A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch
11.12.2025
Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to...
A16z Crypto to Open Seoul Office, Hire Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Efforts
10.12.2025
Andreessen Horowitz's crypto venture capital unit pointed to high levels of crypto ownership in South Korea and Singapore, and growing onchain activity in Japan
Ripple CEO Calls out XRP Seoul Energy as 3,000+ Pack in From 40+ Nations
26.9.2025
XRP Seoul 2025 sent shockwaves through the crypto world as over 3,000 global attendees unveiled major staking, tokenization, and real-world asset breakthroughs for the XRPL. XRP Seoul 2025 Marks Explosive Growth for XRPL Ecosystem Excitement surged in Seoul as the global XRP community gathered...
Global Stage Bridging Washington and Seoul: Web3 Future to Be Discussed at KBW2025
18.9.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. SEOUL, Sept. 18 — Korea Blockchain Week’s flagship conference KBW2025: IMPACT will bring senior U.S. government officials, global investors, and AI and robotics innovators to Seoul on Sept. 23–24 to discuss the latest developments in Web3....
Korean Exchange Bithumb to Sponsor FC Seoul, One of the Country’s Leading Soccer Clubs
2.3.2025
Bithumb, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Korea by trading volume, has signed a sponsorship deal with FC Seoul. This initiative, which marks the exchange’s eighth project aimed at contributing to various cultural fields, will see Bithumb serve as an official sponsor for the 2025...
Bitcoin range consolidation a ‘healthy next step’ before BTC attempt at $100K
4.12.2024
Bitcoin price cooled off at the start of December, but several bullish catalysts support investors' belief that $100,000 BTC is around the corner
With Ohtani Fever In Full Swing, One Piece Delays Its Season Premiere To Make Room For The World Series
24.10.2024
Even if you aren’t plugged into the baseball world, you probably know the name Shohehi Ohtani. The star of the Los Angeles Dodgers has had a historic year that will culminate in his first World Series appearance since he joined the MLB in 2018. Ohtani’s immense talent has boosted baseball’s...
TON Innovators Summit Seoul on Sept 5; Here’s What to Expect
4.9.2024
In the first week of August, Ton held its largest summit, the Open Summit in Taipei. Now, the…
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
9.6.2024
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among...
Upbit Emerges as South Korea’s Dominant Crypto Exchange with an 80% Market Share
25.4.2024
Upbit, a Seoul-based exchange located in the upscale Gangnam district, has captured the majority of the Korean crypto market.
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USDT OTC ‘Thieves’ Arrested in South Korea’s Gangnam District
2.4.2024
Police in Gangnam, an affluent district of Seoul, South Korea, have arrested 10 people accused of stealing money in a bogus USDT OTC trade.
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South Korean Regulators Discuss Crypto Regulation with ASEAN, OECD Officials
19.3.2024
South Korean regulators talked to officials from ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the OECD about crypto policy in Seoul on March 18.
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South Korean Police Arrest 452 People on Crypto-powered Drug Trafficking Charges
29.2.2024
South Korean police continue to wage “war” on crypto-powered drug trafficking, with officers in the capital Seoul making 452 arrests from June 2022 to December 2023.
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South Korean Altcoin Execs Released on Bail
8.2.2024
Two South Korean altcoin executives were freed on bail on February 7 pending a fraud trial. Prosecutors think the executives manipulated token prices to defraud investors. Per Newsis, the Seoul Southern District Court released Pica Project/Pica Coin co-chairs Song (aged 24) and Seong (aged 45)....
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bitsonic Execs Jailed for Price Manipulation
7.2.2024
A Seoul court jailed South Korean crypto exchange Bitsonic executives for manipulating crypto prices – and profiting to the tune of $7.5 million. Newsis reported that the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced the CEO of the Bitsonic trading platform to seven years in prison. South Korean Crypto...
Former Terra Development Team Leader Testifies Against Do Kwon
6.2.2024
On February 5, reports emerged from the Korean daily newspaper Chosun, detailing how a former Terra development team leader had come forward with testimony challenging Terra founder Do Kwon. According to the newspaper, the 14th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court examined...
Crypto Yield Firm Haru Invest Execs Arrested in S.Korea for Laundering User Funds
6.2.2024
Top executives of Haru Invest, a South Korean crypto yield platform, have been arrested by the county’s prosecutors on Monday. The crypto investigation arm of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office have arrested three people in connection with crypto fraud worth 1 trillion Won ($752...
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Blocked $82m Worth of Romance Scam Transactions in 2023
29.1.2024
South Korean crypto exchanges say they blocked over $82 million worth of transactions linked to romance scams last year. Per Seoul Shinmun, the crypto exchange Coinone claimed catfishing and other romantic scams that make use of crypto were now “rampant” in South Korea. Coinone said that it...