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South Korea’s Crypto Market Continues to Defy Global Trends With Premium Prices
7.4.2024
Metrics reveal that cryptocurrency premiums in South Korea consistently outpace the global average. As of now, bitcoin exchanges hands at $69,245 per piece globally, while on the South Korean platform Upbit, it’s being traded at $73,513 each. Additionally, March witnessed a notable increase...
South Korean Crypto Voice Phishing Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated – Report
5.4.2024
South Korean crypto voice phishing attackers are developing more sophisticated ways to dupe victims out of cash and tokens, a report claimed on April 4.
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‘Real BTC Bull Run Is Yet to Begin’ – South Korean Crypto Chief
5.4.2024
The real Bitcoin (BTC) bull run is yet to start, a South Korean crypto CEO has claimed, with institutional investors ready to enter the market.
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Crypto.com Expands Into South Korean Crypto Market
2.4.2024
Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com is entering the South Korean crypto market with its app launch. “We spent significant time and resources tailoring our offering for this market and are honored to be the first and largest global cryptocurrency exchange to launch in South...
Crypto.com announces its entry into the South Korean market
2.4.2024
Crypto.com has announced that it is entering the South Korean market effective April 29, 2024. It will offer select cryptocurrencies to retail users, empowering them to trade the token after registering with the platform. Crypto.com has expressed its commitment to the full-fledged provision...
South Korean Politicians Accuse Each Other of Crypto Misconduct Ahead of Election
2.4.2024
South Korean politicians are accusing one another of crypto-related wrongdoings ahead of parliamentary elections in the nation on April 10.
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Trading Volume on South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Crashes 75%
1.4.2024
Upbit's 24-hour crypto trading volume stood at $3.79 billion at press time, down 75% from the high of $15 billion on March 5, CoinGecko data show
Vitalik Buterin’s South Korean Visit Has Nation’s Crypto Community Buzzing
1.4.2024
Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum co-founder, was spotted out and about in the South Korean tech hub city of Pangyo over the weekend – to the delight of the nation’s crypto community.
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South Korean Judges Hold Bitcoin and Altcoins, Disclosures Show
29.3.2024
Several senior South Korean judges hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, new public disclosure data revealed on March 28.
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South Korean Civil Servant Charged with Crypto Fraud
28.3.2024
A South Korean civil servant was arrested on March 27 on charges of committing crypto-related fraud and carrying out voice phishing attacks.
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Hancom Scion Released on Bail in South Korean ‘Crypto Slush Fund’ Probe
27.3.2024
A South Korean court has released the son of software giant Hancom Group’s Chairman on bail as prosecutors continue to probe an alleged “crypto slush fund.”
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South Korean Police Capture Fraudsters Who Stole $4.1 Million in Crypto Investment Scam
26.3.2024
The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, has caught a pair of fraudsters who stole $4.1 million from a senior citizen with the promise of profitable crypto investments.
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South Korean ‘Crypto Fraudsters’ ‘Duped Financier Out of $4.1m’
26.3.2024
Suspected South Korean crypto fraudsters allegedly fooled a wealthy financier into parting with over $4.1 million, the nation’s police force said on March 25.
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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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South Korean Tax Dodgers Out of Pocket as Authorities Seize $768,500 Worth of Crypto
21.3.2024
South Korean “tax dodgers” have been dealt another blow, with tax authorities in the city of Hwaseong confiscating cryptoassets worth over $768,500.
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South Korean Political Parties Present Policy Promises as Crypto Investors Emerge Key Voting Group
20.3.2024
With only three weeks remaining until the general election, South Korea's rival political parties are vying for support from crypto investors, who have emerged as a key voting group.
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South Korean Altcoin Issuer Arrested on $16.1m Fraud Charges
20.3.2024
A South Korean altcoin issuer has been arrested on fraud charges. Prosecutors in the country have accused him of duping investors out of $16.1 million.
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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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What Causes the Kimchi Premium? South Korean Experts Explain
18.3.2024
Kimchi premium crypto price discrepancy is driven by a lack of South Korean corporate investment in Bitcoin, say South Korean experts.
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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...