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Clesson Co. Ltd: The Operating Company of LABEL Foundation Receives $2 Million Equity Funding From Groom Investments and eBEST Investments & Securities
14.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Clesson, the operating firm of the LABEL Foundation, has received an extra $2 million in equity funding from eBest Investments & Securities and Groom Investments to advance the Web 3.0 NFT infrastructure for musicians, fans, and content producers and boost the revolution in...
South Korea Jails Seven Masterminds of Country’s ‘Largest Crypto Fraud Scheme’
13.2.2022
Seven executives of the collapsed South Korean scam cryptocurrency exchange, V Global, were recently handed lengthy jail sentences as punishment for their role in running one of the country’s biggest crypto frauds. Verdict Sets New Benchmark Seven former masterminds of the now-defunct scam...
South Korean Sovereign Wealth Fund 'Indirectly' Buys Coinbase Shares
12.2.2022
A South Korean sovereign wealth investment fund has "indirectly" bought shares in the listed American crypto exchange giant Coinbase – although it has since distanced itself from crypto-related interests....
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Binance Partners With Korean Entertainment Corporation — NFT and Metaverse Collaborations Envisioned
10.2.2022
Binance and the South Korean entertainment corporation, YG Entertainment, have signed an agreement that enables the two firms to collaborate on blockchain projects that include non-fungible tokens (NFTs). They also plan to develop games that are compatible with the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). NFTs...
Cryptocurrency Theft Remains Key Revenue Source for North Korea, UN Report Says
6.2.2022
Cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges have been a major source of funds for North Korea in the past year, a United Nations report has unveiled. According to the document, the sanctioned nation has also been developing its nuclear and missile programs. North Korea Hits Cryptocurrency Exchanges...
South Korean Crypto Exchanges See Rise in Complaints, More People Turn to Home Mining
4.2.2022
There was a x7.7 spike in the number of customer complaints lodged against South Korea’s four biggest crypto exchanges last year as citizens in the nation are embracing crypto like never before. Meanwhile, crypto mining is also on the rise.
Yonhap reported that the data on complaints...
Samsung Provides a Glimpse Into the South Korean Metaverse and NFT Craze
26.1.2022
At the very beginning of 2022, South Korean tech giant Samsung announced its foray into the metaverse and a new “NFT Aggregation Platform” designed for its smart TVs. In addition to the NFT TVs, Samsung also launched a virtual experience inside of Decentraland, one of the most popular...
S Korean Presidential Candidates Manifestos Issued as NFTs; Crypto Enters National Statistics
25.1.2022
The manifestos of South Korea’s main presidential candidates have been released as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – as the nation’s March general election takes yet another crypto-flavored turn and Statistics Korea makes a crypto move....
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Main Opposition Candidate for President of South Korea Pledges Support for Crypto Tax Exemptions
20.1.2022
The leading presidential candidate of the opposition in South Korea has promised voters to ease the tax burden on crypto-related profits through exemptions. In a recent statement, Yoon Suk-yeol indicated that crypto investors will be treated like those who put money into stocks. Presidential...
South Korean Presidential Candidates Pledge Lower Taxes for Crypto Traders, End to ICO Ban
19.1.2022
The new year is off to a flying start for South Korea’s crypto community – who will likely have plenty to celebrate after March’s presidential elections....
Read More: South Korean Presidential Candidates Pledge Lower Taxes for Crypto Traders, End to ICO Ban
Both Main South Korean Presidential Candidates Now Set to Unveil Pro-Crypto Manifestos
19.1.2022
Crypto is set to become a key political battleground in South Korea, where both of the leading candidates in March’s presidential elections are set to showcase a number of crypto-related policies. And although politicians’ manifestos promises are not always adhered to the letter in any part...
Korean Bithumb exchange to launch NFT marketplace
18.1.2022
Rumors abound that LG subsidiary, LG CNS, is the technical partner helping Bithumb develop its NFT marketplace which is set to be launched at some point in 2022
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Face AML Probes as Regulators Test Compliance
18.1.2022
South Korean regulators are set to probe the nation’s four biggest crypto exchanges to test their anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities.
The exchanges – Korbit, Upbit, Coinone, and Bithumb – are the only trading platforms that operate fiat KRW markets and received their operating permits...
North Korean Hackers Stole $400 Million in Cryptocurrency Last Year — Ether Accounts for 58% of Stolen Funds
15.1.2022
North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth about $400 million last year in at least seven major attacks on crypto platforms. “Only 20% of the stolen funds were bitcoin … And for the first time ever, ether accounted for a majority of the funds stolen at 58%,” said...
North Korean hackers stole $400M in 2021, mostly ETH: Chainalysis
14.1.2022
Hackers from North Korea have nearly doubled their thefts since 2019 by amassing $400 million in crypto via cyber attack in 2021
Political Boost May Be on the Horizon for South Korean Metaverse, P2E, NFT Champions
11.1.2022
South Korean metaverse and crypto gaming projects could get a massive boost in the weeks ahead – if the results of the next general election go their way, and provided politicians make good on their promises....
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Major South Korean Securities Firms, Investors Warming to Crypto
8.1.2022
South Korean investors are “finding it hard to resist the allure of crypto,” while a number of leading domestic securities firms have suddenly started producing reports on the sector – indicating that fund managers may be casting an eye on the markets....
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South Korean presidential candidate to use NFTs to raise funds for campaign
3.1.2022
Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung prepares to use NFTs to raise funds for his campaign in a bid to appeal millenials
Presidential Candidate in South Korea to Raise Funds in Cryptocurrency, Issue NFTs
3.1.2022
Lee Jae-myung, nominated by the ruling party in South Korea for the upcoming presidential elections this spring, is preparing to raise funds in cryptocurrencies and issue non-fungible tokens for supporters. His campaign hopes that the initiative will woo young and tech-savvy Korean voters whose...
South Korean Lawmaker Says He Will Start Accepting Crypto Donations in the New Year
1.1.2022
Lee Kwang-jae, a South Korean lawmaker, recently stated that he will be accepting cryptocurrency donations starting mid-January 2022. According to the politician, this plan represents his attempt to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens among South Koreans. Donations to...