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South Korean Exchange Upbit to Work on Won Stablecoin With Naver Pay: Report
1.7.2025
A KRW stablecoin could effectively iron out the spread between exchanges and end the "kimchi premium."
Filecoin's FIL Spikes 30% as South Korean Exchange Upbit Lists the Token
4.4.2025
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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...
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
30.1.2025
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
30.1.2025
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
30.1.2025
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
30.1.2025
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Korean Exchange Bithumb Eyes Nasdaq Listing After Shelving KOSDAQ IPO Plans
1.10.2024
Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a listing on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange after shelving its initial plans for an IPO on the South Korean KOSDAQ market. The decision was discussed during a shareholder meeting on September 30, 2024, as part of Bithumb’s...
While Some Think Bitcoin’s 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange
12.4.2024
This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100’ following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024. Despite numerous assertions that the wallet is associated with the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange...
Bithumb IPO Plans ‘Accelerate’ as South Korean Crypto Exchange Eyes Public Listing
25.3.2024
The South Korean exchange Bithumb is looking to step up its IPO plans – and could look to launch a fast-tracked initial public offering as the crypto bull market continues.
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Unveiling ‘Mr. 100’ — The Mystery Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Upbit’s Cold Storage
17.3.2024
In the last two months, the crypto community has been buzzing about a wallet affectionately named ‘Mr. 100.’ This moniker originates from its pattern of receiving 100 bitcoin deposits every few days, leading to speculation that it might belong to a wealthy individual from the Middle...
South Korean Crypto-related KOSDAQ Stocks Soar on Bitcoin ETF News
12.1.2024
Source: mirsad/Adobe South Korean crypto-related KOSDAQ stocks “soared” on the news of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval of 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs. No South Korean crypto firm has yet floated on the Korean Exchange. However, several listed companies have...
South Korean Exchange Searches for ‘Lost’ Owners of $206M Worth of Crypto
1.1.2024
Source: Paweł Michałowski/Adobe The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb says it wants to find the “dormant” owners of $206 million worth of coins, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP. Per Chosun Ilbo, Bithumb said it was launching a “campaign” to help remind users with seizable crypto...
South Koreans Fascinated With Altcoins More Than Americans, Research Shows
28.10.2023
South Korean crypto traders are more inclined to invest in high-risk, high-reward altcoins than their American counterparts, according to a new report. The share of major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum in the trading volumes on the largest Korean exchange is much smaller than the...
South Korean exchange Upbit gets initial license nod from Singapore
16.10.2023
Upbit Singapore scored initial approval from the country’s central bank and financial regulator for a local crypto license
South Korean Exchange Upbit Surpasses Coinbase, OKX in July Trading Volume to Take No. 2 Spot for First Time
3.8.2023
The exchange bucked the general market trend that saw a decline in trading volume for most centralized exchanges
XRP Trading Volumes Hit $2.5B on South Korean Exchange UpBit
14.7.2023
The trading volume of XRP against the Korean won was the highest among all other counterparts
Binance Returns to Korean Crypto Market — Invests in Troubled Exchange Gopax
4.2.2023
Binance has returned to the South Korean cryptocurrency market after two years with a “meaningful” investment in a local, licensed crypto exchange. Gopax fell into trouble following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the bankruptcy filing of crypto lender Genesis Global. Binance...
Huobi Korea Plans to Cut Ties With Parent Company, Strengthen Domestic Presence
10.1.2023
According to a report from South Korea, the Korean subsidiary of Huobi Global is planning to cut ties with the parent company. The management of the trading platform stated that they plan to “strengthen its position” as a domestic cryptocurrency exchange and change its name. Huobi...
Binance Reportedly Close to Sealing Deal for South Korean Exchange Gopax
3.1.2023
Binance is allegedly close to sealing a deal to buy a majority stake in the South Korean crypto exchange Gopax – per multiple domestic media reports. Outlets are claiming that the deal has been agreed in principle. But they note that a few final remaining legal and procedural hurdles still need...