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South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks
19.8.2024
Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase.
Following Court Ruling, XRP Price Skyrockets as South Korea Leads the Charge
8.8.2024
On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.” This led to an uptick in XRP’s trading volume and price. In the 24 hours leading up to...
South Korean crypto exchanges face unexpected supervisory fees
1.8.2024
Introducing supervisory fees marks a crucial step toward increased regulation and oversight
South Korean crypto exchanges face unexpected supervisory fees
1.8.2024
Introducing supervisory fees marks a crucial step toward increased regulation and oversight
Bitcoin Surpasses $60K After 11 Days: Price Boost Follows Trump Assassination Attempt
14.7.2024
The price of bitcoin climbed 2.7% over the past 24 hours, reaching an intraday peak of $60,423 per token. For over a week, BTC remained below the $60,000 mark. However, on Sunday morning at 4 a.m. EDT, it surpassed this threshold for the first time in 11 days. BTC Rises to $60,423, Marking 2.7%...
Binance Seeks to Reduce Stake in Operator of South Korean Crypto Exchange Gopax to 10%
13.7.2024
Binance is reportedly seeking to reduce its stake in the South Korean crypto exchange Gopax’s parent company, Streami, to approximately 10%. Binance’s mooted sale of the stake to Megazone comes just over a year after Binance acquired the controlling stake. The exchange needs to offload...
South Korean government to launch crypto transaction monitoring system
4.7.2024
Crypto exchanges subject to a new South Korean law have implemented a system allowing authorities to receive reports on suspicious transactions
South Korean crypto firm Hashed Ventures expands to Abu Dhabi: Report
27.6.2024
Hashed Ventures said it’s in talks with other South Korean crypto firms to help bring them to Abu Dhabi
Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree
26.6.2024
The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19
South Korean think tank cautions against crypto ETFs
24.6.2024
South Korean researcher Bo-mi Lee highlights crypto volatility and risks, calling for more research and regulatory measures
Zksync’s ZK Token Debuts With $932M Valuation, South Korean Market Shows Strong Interest
17.6.2024
Zksync’s token, known as ZK, is currently trading at a value 19% below its initial price of $0.321 during early morning sessions. The new cryptocurrency’s market valuation stands at $932.14 million, with each ZK token trading at $0.2575. This positions ZK among the top 100 largest market...
South Korean crypto exchanges may deregister up to 600 altcoins
17.6.2024
South Korea based crypto exchanges are contemplating the deregistration of hordes of altcoins, with financial bodies clamping down on the altcoin space. As per the news reports put forth by Daehan Kyungjae, the newly introduced Virtual Asset User Protection Act will be duly implemented soon....
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
Bitcoin Surpasses $70,000, Reaches Intraday High of $71,031
4.6.2024
The price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed above the $70,000 mark on Tuesday, hitting an intraday peak of $71,031 on Bitstamp. This marks a nearly 3% increase over the past day, adding approximately $1,891 in value since the 24-hour low. Bitcoin’s Price Stabilizes Above $70,000 Bitcoin remains...
South Korean Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
30.5.2024
South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns as the reason for maintaining the ban. Education...
South Korean Bitcoin Premium Rises to 2.23% Amid Market Volatility
28.5.2024
This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South Korea has significantly increased. Having fallen below the 1% range, the premium on South Korean exchanges has now climbed to 2.23%....
Altcoin Interest Driving South Korean Crypto Craze – Report
28.5.2024
Altcoin interest may be the driving factor as South Korean interest in alternative cryptoassets continues to rise, a new report has claimed.
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Binance Sells Gopax’s Genesis Asset Rights at Steep Discount, Leading to Significant Losses
27.5.2024
Binance, which became the largest shareholder of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Gopax, recently sold the asset claims of Gopax victims at less than half their face value.
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South Korean Police Arrest 19 in ‘Reading Room’ Crypto Fraud Bust
24.5.2024
South Korean police have arrested 19 people on fraud charges in a swoop on a social media “crypto reading room.”
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South Korean Police Arrest 28 in Raid on ‘Crypto Investment Fraud Ring’
23.5.2024
South Korean police officers have arrested 28 people they suspected of orchestrating a crypto investment fraud ring.
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