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ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea Stand Against Trump’s Protectionism
11.5.2025
ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, along with China, Japan, and South Korea, criticized the escalation of protectionism in a joint statement. The group called for enhanced regional unity to address the uncertainty arising from the implementation of these policies. ASEAN, China...
Games Should Let You Skip Boss Fights, Nintendo Shouldn't Brick Switches Over Piracy, And More Of The Week's Top Takes
10.5.2025
This week, we’ve got some pipin’-hot takes on offer. For one, South of Midnight gives you the option to skip boss fights, and our own John Walker argues that a lot more games should. John also has thoughts on the new revelation that Nintendo has updated its account user agreement to expressly give...
RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards
10.5.2025
Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services.The company’s crypto debit cards—both...
RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards
10.5.2025
Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services.The company’s crypto debit cards — both...
Could We Be About To Enter A Skippable Boss Fight Utopia?
7.5.2025
In a gaming world increasingly built out of Soulslikes, where the concept of the boss battle becomes the central game mechanic, some of us have been left behind. I have always hated boss fights, and while I have no interest in convincing anyone else to agree with me, I have long lamented the lack...
South Korea presidential front-runner pledges to approve Bitcoin ETFs
7.5.2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has reportedly become the latest presidential candidate to promise the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other crypto-friendly measures, should he be elected.Lee announced his crypto promises on May 6 as part of...
Report: South Korea to Allow Free Crypto Trading for Non-Profits, Exchanges in June
4.5.2025
Beginning in June, South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be permitted to trade digital assets freely. Exchanges can sell virtual assets under strict regulatory conditions to prevent conflicts of interest and minimize market impact. Promoting a Sound Donation Culture...
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
Xi Jinping Backs BRICS Bank’s Growth as Key Driver for Global South Economies
30.4.2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored BRICS’ New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial emerging force in the global financial system during discussions with NDB President Dilma Rousseff. He emphasized that the NDB, spearheaded by BRICS nations, embodies the growing leadership of developing...
Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits citing sUSD risks
24.4.2025
South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, designated SNX as...
Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits, citing sUSD risks
24.4.2025
South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, designated SNX as...
Buying Fractional Gold: South Africa’s Mesh.trade Offers Tokenized Krugerrands
24.4.2025
South Africa’s tokenized financial assets exchange, Mesh.trade, has reportedly launched Bullion Krugerrand tokens issued by Troygold, allowing investors to buy fractional gold holdings stored securely at Brink’s in Johannesburg. Each purchase generates a gold ownership certificate confirming...
Binance Sets New Crypto Transfer Requirements for South African Users
24.4.2025
Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Sound Of Midnight Fans Will Love These Eight Riveting Films
22.4.2025
The Great Tapestry, according to South of Midnight, wraps around the entire world, a place where every person’s story is just one tiny thread, and it’s up to weavers like our dear trackstar heroine Hazel to smooth out the knots when they happen. But while South of Midnight presents us with...
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