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Mysterious Elon Musk-themed Crypto Hackers Take Over S Korean Gov’t YouTube Channels
5.9.2022
Multiple South Korean government-run YouTube channels have been hacked by what, at first glance, appear to be crypto scam operators....
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Elon Musk-crypto video played on S. Korean govt's hacked YouTube channel
4.9.2022
The hacked YouTube account was restored within four hours following a proactive intervention from the South Korean government, confirmed a local news agency
South Korean Government’s Youtube Channel Hacked to Play Crypto Video With Elon Musk
4.9.2022
The official Youtube channel of the South Korean government has been hacked on Saturday and those who did it, broadcasted a cryptocurrency-related clip. The video also featured billionaire and crypto enthusiast Elon Musk, local media reported quoting sources in Seoul. Hackers Air Interview With...
South Korea expands its efforts to regulate Metaverse
2.9.2022
The country has been very active in the Metaverse development since the beginning of 2022, teasing large investments and a regulatory framework
LG to Launch Crypto Wallet Wallypto Later This Year
2.9.2022
LG, the South Korean electronics giant, is currently developing a cryptocurrency wallet app that will be launched later this year. The wallet, called Wallypto, will be part of a new business phase for the company, which recently abandoned its mobile hardware business and pivoted to software...
South Korean authorities arrest 16 individuals connected to $2B crypto forex transactions: Report
31.8.2022
More than $283 million of the $2 billion in crypto transactions were reportedly facilitated through illegal remittance agencies
Sixteen Arrested in South Korea for Illegal Crypto Trading Activities: Report
31.8.2022
South Korean customs authorities on Tuesday arrested 16 people involved in illegal foregin exchange transactions, according to a report by local outlet Newsis
16 Arrested in South Korea over Suspected Crypto Kimchi Premium Trading Violations
31.8.2022
South Korean authorities have swooped on suspected kimchi premium traders – making 16 arrests linked to some USD 1.4bn worth of crypto transactions....
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Singapore court rules in favor of Bithumb founder in acquisition case
31.8.2022
The decision on the civil lawsuit might affect a trial court in South Korea
Busan City announces FTX partnership to build local exchange
31.8.2022
South Korea's 'Blockchain' city of Busan continues to establish partnerships to foster the growth of the cryptocurrency industry
Kakao’s Arm Strikes Real-name Banking Deal with Coinone Crypto Exchange
31.8.2022
Kakao Bank, the biggest neobank in South Korea and an offshoot of the internet giant Kakao, has confirmed it has sealed a partnership deal that will see it provide real-name banking services for customers of the crypto exchange Coinone.
The deal finally puts an end to months of speculation...
Organizations bring Africa, Costa Rica and Ukraine to the Metaverse to raise awareness
30.8.2022
Web3 users will soon be able to experience Africa, Costa Rica and Ukraine in the Metaverse, as organizations recreate virtual environments with a purpose
South Korea Must Reverse Ineffective Ban on Crypto ICOs, Central Bank Says
30.8.2022
The Bank of Korea says domestic companies like stablecoin issuer Terra were able to circumvent the ban and sell digital tokens to locals by setting up corporations overseas
Australian regulators rattle their saber as adoption takes a major leap: Law Decoded, Aug. 22-29
29.8.2022
ASIC prepares to put crypto and DeFi firmly in its sights. Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission is preparing to adopt cryptocurrencies in gambling
South Korean Telecoms Giant LGU+ Moves Deeper into NFT Space
29.8.2022
LGU+, one of South Korea’s biggest telecoms firms, will issue a new batch of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) next month – as it looks to move further into the crypto and blockchain sectors....
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South Korean central bank eyes MiCA, says future regulations may allow ICOs again
29.8.2022
A Korean translation of the EU regulatory framework gave the Bank of Korea food for thought, and it shared its views on ICOs, stablecoins and protecting innovation
South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi headlines new crypto advertising campaign
29.8.2022
The Springbok captain features in a new advertising campaign promoting a long-term attitude towards cryptocurrency investing in South Africa
Court Rules Bithumb Must Pay Damages to 190 Customers Over ‘Computer Errors’
29.8.2022
A South Korean appeals court has ruled that the crypto exchange Bithumb is liable for damages in the case of a group of traders who missed out on trading gains due to “computer errors.”
Per Newsis, the verdict was issued by a branch of the Seoul High Court. The case dates back to 2017 and involves...
South Korea’s Central Bank Calls for End to ICO Ban
29.8.2022
South Korea’s blanket ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could finally be on the way out after the central Bank of Korea (BOK) spoke out in favor of policy change.
The ban was first put into place in late 2017 as crypto fever took hold in the country and the government responded with a series...
Binance to Help South Korean City of Busan Grow Crypto Adoption, Develop Blockchain Ecosystem
28.8.2022
Binance is helping the South Korean city of Busan “grow crypto adoption within the city and beyond.” The global crypto exchange will also support the development of the city’s blockchain ecosystem and the Busan Digital Asset Exchange. Binance Signs MOU With Busan City...