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$110 billion in crypto left South Korea in 2025 owing to strict trading rules
2.1.2026
While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
31.12.2025
The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset
South Korean retail keeps buying ether hoarder BitMine despite 80% drop: Report
31.12.2025
The company's pivot to building an ether treasury sparked a 3,000% rally, attracting attention from high-risk investors
South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report
29.12.2025
A key lawmaker overseeing financial institutions reportedly tried to secure a job for one of his sons at a crypto exchange while raising concerns about a competitor
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
29.12.2025
The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake in Korbit for a as much as 140 billion won ($97 million)
South Korean card giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreigners
23.12.2025
South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins
South Korean Crypto Giant Upbit Prepares Nasdaq Bid After Major Merger With Naver
24.11.2025
South Korea’s top crypto exchange Upbit is preparing a path toward a Nasdaq listing as part of a forthcoming merger with tech conglomerate Naver, positioning the exchange for a higher global profile. Upbit Charts U.S. Listing Course Through Dunamu-Naver Tie-Up Upbit’s plans were reported...
Bybit Said to Be in Talks to Buy South Korean Exchange Korbit: Report
10.11.2025
A Bybit spokesperson said the talks, reported by South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper, are “not within our knowledge.”
South Korean Crypto Exchanges See 1,400x Jump in Flows Linked to Sanctioned Cambodian Entities
27.10.2025
Bithumb led with 12.4 billion won, followed by Upbit with 366 million won. Smaller amounts moved through Coinone and Korbit, while Gopax reported no activity
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit To Be Acquired by Naver: Report
25.9.2025
The deal would bring Upbit's parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial
Trump Family Backed World Liberty Financial Will Soon Launch Debit Card, Retail App
23.9.2025
Separately, World Liberty said had it signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean exchange Bithumb to explore business opportunities, though details of the tie-up remain unclear
South Korean Exchanges Show BTC Is Cheaper Than Global Index This Weekend
15.9.2025
Based on market trackers, bitcoin’s price action in South Korea has been a seesaw ride when stacked against BTC’s weighted global exchange rate across multiple venues. Over the weekend, prices on local hubs like Upbit and Bithumb currently carry a slight markdown. Bitcoin in Seoul Dips Below Global...
Bitcoin Bulls Beware, South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTC's Bull Run: Analyst
11.9.2025
Alphractal called Kospi's record high an incremental signal that bitcoin's bull run may be nearing an end
Toss to debut finance superapp in Australia amid stablecoin push
9.9.2025
South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year and issue a Korean won stablecoin once regulations allow
Toss to debut finance superapp in Australia amid stablecoin push
9.9.2025
South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year and issue a Korean won stablecoin once regulations allow
Toss to debut finance superapp in Australia amid stablecoin push
9.9.2025
South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year and issue a Korean won stablecoin once regulations allow
Toss to debut finance superapp in Australia amid stablecoin push
9.9.2025
South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year and issue a Korean won stablecoin once regulations allow
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2
9.9.2025
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit confirmed it has launched Giwa, an Ethereum layer 2 on testnet, focused on one-second block times and optimizing user experience
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2
9.9.2025
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit confirmed it has launched Giwa, an Ethereum layer 2 on testnet, focused on one-second block times and optimizing user experience
Newcomer WLFI Plummets—But Remains a Top Traded Coin on South Korean Exchanges
5.9.2025
Current metrics show WLFI has fallen hard. It’s now trading 43.3% below its peak from Sept. 1—just four days back. The token’s market cap hovers near $4.6 billion, with close to 25 billion coins moving through the system. WLFI’s Rough Debut on Exchanges This week, eyes turned to World Liberty...