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South Africa Seeks Input on National AI Policy Framework
27.11.2024
The South African government has published a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, which aims to guide the development and adoption of AI in the country. The framework outlines strategic pillars, including talent development, digital infrastructure, research, and innovation,...
Trading Volumes on Korean Exchanges Surge With DOGE and XRP Dominating
25.11.2024
The recent spike in trading activity on Korean exchanges has brought the country and its retail investors to the fore of the crypto industry. Korean Investors Love to Play Big The South Korean cryptocurrency market is once again at the center of global attention with a recent surge in trading...
South Korea’s Bithumb Announces Listing of BICO and PUFFER
25.11.2024
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has announced the listing of two new virtual assets i.e., Biconomy (BICO)…
From Premiums to Discounts: Bitcoin’s Wild Ride Splits Global Markets
24.11.2024
In the past week, the crypto market has been buzzing with action, with bitcoin smashing its way to a new all-time high of $99,800 per coin on Thursday. Data reveals an intriguing dynamic during this period: while the Coinbase premium climbed, South Korea experienced a discount in BTC prices...
South Korea’s Delio declared bankrupt with $1.75B in assets lost
22.11.2024
A creditors' meeting will be held in March, but their funds reportedly disappeared into the chaos of the FTX collapse
South Korea confirms North Korea behind $50M Upbit hack
21.11.2024
South Korea confirms North Korean hackers Lazarus and Andariel were behind the $50 million Upbit hack in 2019, with the stolen crypto now valued at over $1 billion
South Korea Confirms North Korean Lazarus Group Behind Upbit Crypto Theft
21.11.2024
South Korea Police has confirmed that the North Korean Lazarus and Andariel group were the masterminds of crypto…
Schindlers Digital Assets Launches Real Estate Purchases With Crypto in South Africa
21.11.2024
Residents can now use cryptocurrency to legally purchase real estate in South Africa in a first-of-its-kind offering. Real Estate Purchases Made Easy With Crypto Schindlers Digital Assets along with Schindlers Attorneys and Broll Auctions and Sales have developed the first legally-compliant process...
Yellow Card’s African Push: Coinbase-Backed Platform Wins South African License
20.11.2024
Coinbase backed Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, has secured a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The license allows Yellow Card, which is also licensed in Botswana, to expand its operations and cater...
South Korea’s Democratic Party pushes to implement 20% crypto tax in 2025
20.11.2024
South Korea’s Democratic Party argued that increasing the threshold to 50 million won ($36,000) would mean only big players would be affected.
Dogecoin, XRP Trading Volumes Flip Bitcoin’s in South Korea
20.11.2024
South Korean traders are known for pushing euphoric rallies on tokens, contributing to buying pressure and possibly influencing prices
The Crypto Cleanup: South Africa’s New Bid to Exit FATF’s Grey List
20.11.2024
South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9, requiring digital asset platforms to collect and store identity information for cryptocurrency transactions. New Rules Force Crypto Platforms to Track User Identities A South African financial intelligence unit has issued...
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea targeted citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korean city threatens to sell crypto of tax debtors
18.11.2024
Paju city officials in South Korea target citizens with unpaid taxes, threatening to seize and sell their crypto assets if debts are not cleared by the end of November
South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations
15.11.2024
Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with Upbit’s business license renewal
Fireblocks partners with South Korean bank on VAT tokenization
13.11.2024
Fireblocks extends its services with the tokenization of tax refunds through NongHyup Bank
S. Korean influencer allegedly led $232M crypto scam, 215 arrested
13.11.2024
South Korea has been taking steps to suppress crypto scams. This latest one is the biggest ever though
Bulgarian ‘Cryptoqueen’ Alive, Hiding in South Africa: Report
13.11.2024
A German report claims fugitive Ruja Ignatova, the “Cryptoqueen,” is alive and living in a wealthy Cape Town neighborhood in South Africa. Ignatova’s Family Shows No Signs of Mourning Fugitive Ruja Ignatova, as known as the Cryptoqueen and founder of Onecoin, is alive...