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House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
13.5.2024
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision
Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
13.5.2024
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
North Korean Hackers Kimsuky Deployed Malware Targeting Crypto Firms: Kaspersky
13.5.2024
Kimsuky hacking group cyberattacks on two South Korean crypto firms using malware dubbed 'Durian'.
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North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms
South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Narrows, Yet Remains Above Global Average
12.5.2024
Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics reveal that the South Korean won still ranks as the second most traded fiat...
South African Fintech Startup Leseka Tech Signs Deal to Buy Payments Provider for $86M
12.5.2024
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka Technologies will pay Adumo $12.5 million in cash. The funds will be sourced both internally and from...
Bitcoin Meal Box: South Korean Convenience Store Chain Partners With Crypto Exchange to Promote BTC
11.5.2024
Emart24, South Korea’s fastest-growing convenience store chain, has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to introduce a “bitcoin meal box” in a promotional campaign. Priced at 5,900 Korean won ($4.30) each, the company aims to sell 30,000 bitcoin meal boxes by May...
South Korean Mart Dishes Up Bitcoin-Themed Meal Packs with Crypto Exchange Bithumb
9.5.2024
Emart24 and Bithumb have teamed up to offer Bitcoin Meal packs, allowing customers to win Bitcoin rewards through a simple app-based process.
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South Korean convenience store sells Bitcoin-themed 'meal boxes'
9.5.2024
A convenience store in South Korea is offering Bitcoin meal boxes in collaboration with the local exchange Bithumb where customers can win small amounts of Bitcoin with their purchase
Illegal XRP Exchange Operator Jailed for Eight Years in South Korea
9.5.2024
An illegal XRP exchange operator has been sentenced to jail for eight years in South Korea after duping investors out of almost $3.4 million.
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South Korean OTC Crypto ‘Thieves’ Admit Guilt in USDT Trial
8.5.2024
Four suspected South Korean OTC crypto “thieves” have pleaded guilty to stealing around $735,000 from a crypto buyer in a “bogus” USDT deal.
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New South Korean leadership will press for BTC ETF trading
7.5.2024
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and it expects to follow through, one way or another
South Korea’s Bithumb May Re-appoint CEO as Exchange Edges Toward IPO
7.5.2024
South Korea’s Bithumb crypto exchange may re-appoint its CEO Lee Jae-won, as the trading platform seeks to complete its planned initial public offering (IPO).
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South Korea stops short of allowing crypto in updated donation laws
6.5.2024
Department store gift vouchers, stocks, and loyalty points from tech giants can be donated to charities, but not crypto
Latam Insights: South African Ponzi Scheme Boss Dies in Brazil, Argentine House Passes Crypto Tax Regularization Bill
6.5.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: South African Ponzi scheme mastermind dies of a heart attack in Brazil, the Argentine House advances crypto tax regularization bill, and Buenos Aires targets...
Crypto Excluded from New South Korean Donations Law
6.5.2024
Crypto, “including Bitcoin,” will be excluded from an amended South Korean donations law, government officials announced on May 5.
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Swifter Justice Needed for Crypto Offenders, Says South Korean Prosecution Chief
6.5.2024
A top South Korean prosecution official says courts must deliver swifter justice to crypto offenders – with cases currently taking “too long” to process.
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BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Suffers Heart Attack, Analyst Eyes $300K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review
5.5.2024
Johann Steynberg, the mastermind behind a South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, died of a heart attack while under house arrest in Brazil. A technical analyst predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting it could reach $300,000 during the upcoming aggressive phase of the bull...
South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
5.5.2024
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation...