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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...
Upbit to store user data on AWS: What users should know
24.9.2024
Upbit’s privacy policy update involves transferring user data to AWS servers in the US for improved service reliability and compliance with local regulations
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
22.9.2024
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships...
Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon
19.9.2024
Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain.
Korea Blockchain Week 2024 Sets New Benchmarks With Record Attendance and Groundbreaking Web3 Innovations
19.9.2024
PRESS RELEASE. SEOUL, KOREA — 19th September 2024 — FACTBLOCK, the founder and organizer of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), announced the successful conclusion of the seventh edition of KBW, setting new records with over 17,000 participants — an impressive 70% growth compared to last year....
South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia
19.9.2024
East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major...
South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
18.9.2024
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea's crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role
South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
18.9.2024
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea's crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role
Severní Korea chřestí jadernými zbraněmi. Poprvé zveřejnila fotky centrifug na obohacování uranu
17.9.2024
Severní Korea poprvé zveřejnila fotografie svých zařízení na obohacování uranu. Jedná se o mimořádně vzácný pohled do jaderného programu země, který je obestřen tajemstvím a přísně střeženými vojenskými technologiemi. Fotografie ukazují severokorejského vůdce Kim Čong-una, jak se prochází mezi