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Crypto makes up 70% of South Korean overseas assets: National Tax Service
20.9.2023
1,432 individuals and corporations in South Korea have reported holding $98 million in crypto overseas, which is 70% of all reported assets
Elon Musk Brought A Gun To A Cyberpunk 2077 Recording Session
19.9.2023
During Cyberpunk 2077's development, Elon Musk begged developer CD Projekt Red to give him a cameo by interrupting ex-girlfriend (and mother of at least three of Musk’s at least 11 children) Grimes’ voice acting sessions with a gun, Walter Isaac’s new biography Elon Musk reveals.Read more
South Korean Authorities Take Aim at Unregulated Crypto OTC Desks Amid Money Laundering Concerns
19.9.2023
South Korean prosecutors and regulators are directing their attention toward reported issues concerning unregulated cryptocurrency-based over-the-counter (OTC) trading and deposit enterprises. During the third annual prosecutors’ conference, officials proposed the necessity for enhanced...
FINEXPO hosts the first South Africa Traders Fair & Awards 2023 after 3 years of pandemic
18.9.2023
The South Africa Traders Fair Event 2023, held on September 16, 2023, at the prestigious Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers, has concluded as a resounding success, a testament to the collaborative efforts of our distinguished speakers, committed sponsors, and enthusiastic participation. A defining...
South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B
18.9.2023
According to the Korea Customs Service report, the value of unlawful foreign exchange transactions made using virtual currency was estimated to be worth $4 billion last year
South Korean Regulators Eye OTC Crypto Regulation
18.9.2023
South Korean regulators look set to turn their attention to the over-the-counter (OTC) crypto market, with indications regulation could be on its way.
The nation has moved to shore up its regulatory system this year in the wake of the so-called “Terra-Luna scandal,” which left thousands...
Fight for Lost BTC in Garbage Dump Continues for British Man, SBF Possibly Abused in Jail, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
17.9.2023
Former IT professional James Howells is still struggling to recover 7,500 lost bitcoins from a hard drive in a South Wales landfill, after years of failed negotiations with a local city council. Howells is now preparing to take legal action in order to sift through the waste to find his misplaced...
That Gothic Pinocchio Soulslike Has A Pretty Neat Weapon Durability Mechanic
15.9.2023
Look, if you ask me, weapon durability is some bullshit. It’s ostensibly meant to encourage experimentation, but its implementation in games like Dead Island 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom does more to create headaches than to inspire some extemporaneous testing of a variety...
South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity
15.9.2023
Korean banks are gradually dipping their toes in the market, and gaming firms are trying to capitalize in the crypto-frenzied market
Today in Crypto: Deutsche Bank Partners With Taurus to Provide Crypto Custody for Institutional Clients, BTC Lender Delio May Sue S.Korean Regulator, EY is Developing AI-Powered Platform
14.9.2023
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Shaping tomorrow’s finance today with South Africa Traders Fair & Awards 2023
14.9.2023
Johannesburg, South Africa – The South Africa Traders Fair & Awards 2023 is primed to claim its position as this year’s premier event in the financial sector. Set to take place on September 16, 2023, at the prestigious Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers. This event boasts an influential...
South Korean Bitcoin lender Delio plans to sue regulators: Report
14.9.2023
South Korean financial regulators accused Delio of fraud and embezzlement and seized its assets in July earlier this year
Web3 Doesn’t Care About Bitcoin Prices – And Other Musings From Korea Blockchain Week
13.9.2023
A packed venue and hopeful cheers from an estimated 10,000 people attending the many Web3 panels could have made one doubt whether the industry remains in one of the deepest bear markets in its young history
Man Plans to Sue City Over Refusal to Dig for 7,500 Lost Bitcoin in Landfill
10.9.2023
James Howells, a bitcoin enthusiast who misplaced 7,500 bitcoin (BTC) in a South Wales landfill, is gearing up to take legal action against the local city council for barring his efforts to unearth the missing hard drive from 2013. This former IT professional, now 38, has been at odds with Newport...
Indonesia Expands De-Dollarization Efforts With National Task Force Formation
9.9.2023
Indonesia’s central bank has established a national task force to expand the use of local currency with partner countries. Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and China are already trading with Indonesia using local currencies. In addition, Singapore and South Korea have signed cooperation agreements...
Crypto Biz: Coinbase’s lending bet, a new ads policy at Google and Marathon’s mining performance
8.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase's lending platform, Marathon Digital’s latest Bitcoin mining report, Hana Bank’s move to offer crypto custody and Google’s new crypto ads policy
Binance Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Trading in Argentine, Brazilian, South African Currencies With Fee Promotion
7.9.2023
The crypto exchange's promotion comes as trading volumes plummet to four-year lows, hurting the revenue streams
$500B Korean Asset Manager Taps Polygon Labs to Develop Tokenized Securities Network
7.9.2023
Mirae Asset Management teams up with Ethereum scaling solution Polygon Labs to develop a tokenized securities network and accelerate adopt of Web3 technologies
80% of South Koreans Consider Crypto a Form of Gambling, Survey Finds
7.9.2023
A South Korean survey has found that 80% of citizens think crypto is a form of “gambling,” while many expressed fears about the dangers of rug-pulls and token price manipulation.
The survey was conducted by the newspaper Segye Ilbo, in conjunction with the research firm Embrain.
The survey...
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Predicts Next Bull Cycle
6.9.2023
Tron founder Justin has predicted that the market is poised to enter a new bull cycle within the next two years.
Speaking at Korea Blockchain Week 2023, Justin Sun expressed optimism for the upcoming bull run. He said that the industry has been undergoing a deleveraging process over the past...