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South Korea expands crypto market probes after $44B Bithumb Bitcoin blunder
9.2.2026
South Korea’s financial watchdog detailed planned investigations into high-risk trading tactics as it prepares the next phase of crypto regulation, Yonhap News Agency reported
$44B bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges
9.2.2026
The watchdog said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute
South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users
8.2.2026
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed...
Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC
6.2.2026
An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances
AI surveillance marks a new phase for South Korea’s crypto markets
5.2.2026
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets
South African Firms Launch a Local Currency-Backed Stablecoin
5.2.2026
A consortium of South African firms has launched ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the local currency. Transparency and Reserve Management A consortium of South African financial and fintech firms—Luno, Sanlam Specialised Asset Management, Easyequities, and Lesaka—has...
South Korean watchdog expands AI systems to track crypto manipulation
2.2.2026
The Financial Supervisory Service said automated models now scan crypto trading activity across timeframes, reducing reliance on manual investigations
South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
29.1.2026
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access
South Korea regulator backs ownership caps for crypto exchanges
28.1.2026
The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline
South Dakota lawmaker takes another run at Bitcoin reserve bill
27.1.2026
The state representative introduced similar legislation shortly after taking office in 2025, but the bill was deferred and not signed into law
Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption
27.1.2026
The partnership focuses on privacy, compliance and standards for regulated digital-asset adoption in South Korea
Tariff King Strikes Again: Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports to 25%
27.1.2026
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that the South Korean legislature has failed to act swiftly and confirm the bilateral trade agreement reached in November. Trump...
South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance
27.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks
South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation
26.1.2026
South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry
South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
23.1.2026
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports
South Korea loses millions of seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report
23.1.2026
Prosecutors in South Korea have reportedly lost $47 million worth of seized Bitcoin through a phishing attack and are investigating and tracking the theft
South Korea’s Benchmark Index Hits Historic Milestone Despite Global Market Turmoil
22.1.2026
South Korea’s Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, defying global market turbulence caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover ambitions. Blue-Chip Surge South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, a historic...
Seoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness
21.1.2026
With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit. Bitcoin’s Korea Gap Widens as Local Demand Outpaces Global Markets...
South Korea weighs ending one bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
20.1.2026
South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act
South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report
19.1.2026
South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap