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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Persists Amid Market Volatility
31.8.2024
Despite recent turbulence in the crypto market, bitcoin’s price continues to carry a premium in South Korea. As of 4 p.m. EDT, bitcoin is trading at $59,002 per unit, but in South Korea, the exchange rate hits $59,900, reflecting a 1.52% premium. Despite First Negative Dip Since Oct. 2023...
Chiliz blockchain and ‘Google of South Korea’ partner on crypto wallet
30.8.2024
South Korean internet search giant Naver is launching a non-custodial crypto wallet, adding the Chiliz blockchain as its first
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
29.8.2024
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
US Payrolls Revised Down by 818,000, Largest in 15 Years: QCP Capital Analyzes Impact on Markets
22.8.2024
QCP Capital reports that the largest downward revision to U.S. payrolls in 15 years has raised concerns over the strength of the labor market. The report suggests that these revisions could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. QCP Capital: U.S. Payroll Revision...
Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports
21.8.2024
Polish national Roman Ziemian, the co-founder of digital currency trading platform FutureNet who allegedly defrauded users out of around $21 million has been detained in Montenegro, according to multiple reports citing an announcement from the nation's police
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.
The Fastest Trains In The World Feel Like Amusement Park Rides
17.8.2024
So you like going fast, huh? Well, unfortunately for you, the law says speeding is illegal, and even on a race track, you’ll be lucky to see speeds higher than 150 mph unless you’re in something wildly expensive. The easiest way to get your speed fix would be to ride some of the fastest roller...
South Korea’s NPS Buys $34M Worth MicroStrategy Shares
16.8.2024
The world’s third-largest public pension fund has just bought about $34 million in shares of MicroStrategy. The National…
21 North Korea crypto devs make $500K: Crypto Investigator ZachXBT
16.8.2024
Crypto investigator ZachXBT tweeted evidence of a network of 21 North Korea crypto developers that make $500K a…
South Korea's Pension Fund Snaps Up Nearly $34M MicroStrategy Shares
16.8.2024
South Korean pension fund, National Pension Service (NPS), has bought MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares worth nearly $34 million in the second quarter of this year, according to filings made public earlier this week
World’s 3rd largest public pension fund buys $34M MicroStrategy shares
16.8.2024
South Korea’s public pension fund has just upped its crypto exposure further, buying tens of thousands of shares in MicroStrategy
ZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a month
16.8.2024
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT claims to have found a network of North Korean developers who have been working on dozens of crypto projects
Low users, sex predators kill Korean metaverses, 3AC sues Terra: Asia Express
16.8.2024
Low user numbers and sex predator scandals are killing South Korean metaverses, 3AC sues Terra, Malaysian crypto kidnappings. Asia Express
Bitcoin falls under $60K as investors' global economic slowdown concerns rise
14.8.2024
Fear of a global economic recession continues to drive investors away from risk-on assets like Bitcoin
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...
Montenegrin court delays Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea
8.8.2024
The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States
Montenegrin court delays Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea
8.8.2024
The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States