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How a South Korean Crypto Firm Became a Global Face Mask Exporter
4.8.2020
A “medium-sized” South Korean crypto firm that built a facial mask factory as a response to the coronavirus pandemic has doubled down on its new line of business – and has won Amazon approval to start exporting its personal protective equipment to “Europe and the United States,” as well as approval...
South Korean Politician Pushes for Tougher Crypto Exchange AML Rules
4.8.2020
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More restrictive anti-money laundering (AML) compliance measures could be incoming for South Korean crypto exchanges after a lawmaker lodged a private member’s bill in the National Assembly.
The National Assembly, South Korea’s parliament, will likely debate and vote...
Theta Partners With Korean Gaming Platform to Reward Its 3M Users
30.7.2020
The token-powered Esports streaming platform Theta has expanded into Korea, partnering with the popular gaming-centric social platform Ludena Protocol
Pack Your Bitcoin: Busy South Korean Beach Says ‘Yes’ to Crypto
29.7.2020
Haeundae Beach. Holidaymakers at Haeundae, South Korea’s busiest and most popular beach, will be able to pay for services such as sun umbrella and inflatable tube rentals in bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH) and other tokens next month.
Haeundae Beach, in South Korea’s second city Busan, is a...
Stablecoin Adoption Skyrockets in Rural South Korean Province
28.7.2020
A South Korean county with a population of mostly elderly residents has seen a strong rise in stablecoin adoption
Local Stabelcoin in Sleepy South Korean County Is a Runaway Success
27.7.2020
Statue of the Lying Buddha of Miamsa Temple in Naesan-myeon, Buyeo-gun, South Korea. A quiet South Korean county with a high proportion of elderly residents said its blockchain-powered local stablecoin is booming, with USD 48.5 million worth of tokens used since the coin was issued last year.
Buyeo...
Regulatory Attention and Fraudsters: Bad Crypto News of the Week
26.7.2020
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Angry South Korean Crypto Traders Threaten to Quit over New 20% Tax
25.7.2020
Active crypto traders in South Korea said they are prepared to walk away from the scene forever – slamming “unfair” 20% crypto trading tax law proposals unveiled by the government earlier this week. It is a sign, perhaps, of what traders in other nations will have to deal with in the near future...
Chainlink Brings FX Rates Data From Top Korean Banks to DeFi
25.7.2020
Chainlink connects a $7 trillion a day industry to the decentralized finance space by partnering with CenterPrime
Four of South Korea’s Biggest Banks to Provide Data for DeFi Platform
24.7.2020
Four major South Korean banks said they will contribute to a blockchain-powered decentralized finance (DeFi) solution for foreign currency exchange rates.
Per D Daily, Shinhan Bank, IBK Bank, KEB Hana Bank and Nonghyup (NH Bank) will take part in a joint project involving Oracle’s Chainlink (LINK)...
South Korean Police Investigate Who Leaked the Crypto Tax Bill
24.7.2020
Sejong police are investigating who leaked details of the government’s crypto tax bill before it was formally announced
South Korea to Charge 20% Tax on Bitcoin Profits Under New Law
23.7.2020
South Korea will now tax profits made from buying and selling of cryptocurrency at 20% after the government agreed to the decision on Wednesday. The decision was reached after months of debate. According to a taxation policy amendment notice released July 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance...
Bank of Korea Launches a Department Devoted to Blockchain and AI
22.7.2020
Bank of Korea is launching a digital innovation department that will leverage blockchain and AI to improve business efficiency
South Korea Will Air a Crypto-Themed TV Series in October
22.7.2020
“Romantic Hacker” will feature a K-pop star whose story is based on the hack of a fictitious crypto exchange
South Korea Finalizes Cryptocurrency Income Tax of 20%
22.7.2020
South Korea has finalized a new 20% tax rate for income generated from crypto trading
South African Exchange Valr Raises $3.4 Million in a Series A Funding Round
22.7.2020
A South Africa based cryptocurrency exchange, Valr has just raised $3.4 million in a Series A funding round led by 100x Group, the parent company to Bitmex. The funding round, in which 4Di Capital also participated, however, does not change Valr’s controlling shareholder structure. In...
Crypto Scammer Sentenced by South Korean Authorities
21.7.2020
Man sentenced to two years and six months in prison after multi-million dollar crypto fraud
BitMEX Owner Leads $3.4M Round for South African Crypto Exchange
21.7.2020
BitMEX owner 100x said investing in VALR’s Series A would bring exposure to the fast-growing South African market
South Korean Crypto Tax Plans to Be Unveiled this Wednesday
21.7.2020
The South Korean government is reportedly set to unveil further details about its plans to introduce tax for cryptoasset holders.
Per an unsourced report by SBS CNBC, Seoul will unveil a document outlining its proposals in a Tax Law Amendment bill – to be unveiled on July 22. The bill will seek...
Korean Exchanges Struggle With Expansion Amid Uncertain Regulations
20.7.2020
Cryptocurrency exchanges in Korea shrink within national boundaries due to lack of regulatory clarity