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South Korea allows division of crypto in divorce settlements
10.10.2024
South Korean law allows spouses to claim cryptocurrency and Bitcoin holdings during divorce proceedings, recognizing them as marital assets, law firm says
Bitcoin Falls to $60.5K as Coinbase Premium Gap Points to Sell Pressure
10.10.2024
Bitcoin had a rough Wednesday, starting the day above $62,000 but quickly slipping to a daily low of $60,541. The market turbulence didn’t stop there, as over $40 million in bitcoin long positions were wiped out. Across the broader crypto space, both long and short positions saw liquidations...
Compass Mining Partners With Mindshift to Expand Bitcoin Mining in South Korea
9.10.2024
Compass Mining has announced a partnership with Mindshift, a licensed digital asset service provider in South Korea, to extend bitcoin mining services to the region. The collaboration aims to address challenges like high electricity costs while making bitcoin mining more accessible to South Korean...
The DPRK's Deep Roots in Crypto
9.10.2024
Last week, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler reported that developers and IT workers employed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea – i.e. North Korea – had managed to get themselves hired by a number of crypto projects, giving them two different ways of raising funds for the national regime
South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions
8.10.2024
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, such as Japan and the European Union, on stablecoin rules.
South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions
8.10.2024
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, including Japan and the EU, on stablecoin rules.
US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers
6.10.2024
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024
Suspicious arrest of crypto scam reporter, Japan’s pro-crypto PM: Asia Express
4.10.2024
Global outcry as Cambodia arrests crypto scam investigator, Japan’s new Prime Minister supports crypto, and more: Asia Express
The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
2.10.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish...
How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry
2.10.2024
More than a dozen blockchain firms inadvertently hired IT workers from the rogue state, incurring cybersecurity and legal risks, a CoinDesk investigation found
Korean Exchange Bithumb Eyes Nasdaq Listing After Shelving KOSDAQ IPO Plans
1.10.2024
Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a listing on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange after shelving its initial plans for an IPO on the South Korean KOSDAQ market. The decision was discussed during a shareholder meeting on September 30, 2024, as part of Bithumb’s...
Bitcoin Price in South Korea Sees Largest Discount Since October 2023
30.9.2024
According to recent data, the premium for bitcoin in South Korea briefly turned into a discount last week, a rarity since October 2023. While the premium quickly bounced back, it’s still hovering just below 1%. Bitcoin Sees Steep Discount in South Korea, Premium Quickly Rebounds but Stays...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Weighs U.S. Nasdaq Listing: Report
30.9.2024
Late last year, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange was reported to be considering listing its shares on Kosdaq
South Korea NPS: Investments in Microstrategy, Coinbase Not for ‘Virtual Assets’
30.9.2024
South Korea’s National Pension Service has revealed that it has invested in global crypto exchange Coinbase and IT…
Worldcoin and Tools for Humanity Fined in South Korea
27.9.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric identification project, and its parent company, Tools For Humanity (TFH), have been fined by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), South Korea’s data protection agency, for violating the Personal Information Protection Act. According to local media...
South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws
26.9.2024
Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
Bitcoin's South Korea Discount Hits Highest Since October 2023
25.9.2024
The bitcoin price discount on Korean exchanges relative to offshore venues is the steepest since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant
North Korea Signals Closer BRICS Relations Amid Growing Russia Ties
25.9.2024
North Korea may be ramping up efforts to align itself with the BRICS economic bloc, as its top diplomat skipped the United Nations General Assembly in favor of a BRICS-related event. Analysts suggest that while Kim Jong-un seeks to break diplomatic isolation through such alliances, North...