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Six-Figure Bitcoin Rally Triggers Rare Price Inversion in South Korea
11.5.2025
Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin has drifted between $103,133 and $104,841, while South Korea’s notorious premium quietly inverted, dipping into discount territory for several days this month. Bitcoin’s Comeback Inverts South Korea Premium to 0.76% Below Global Average Bitcoin has experienced...
ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea Stand Against Trump’s Protectionism
11.5.2025
ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, along with China, Japan, and South Korea, criticized the escalation of protectionism in a joint statement. The group called for enhanced regional unity to address the uncertainty arising from the implementation of these policies. ASEAN, China...
RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards
10.5.2025
Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services.The company’s crypto debit cards—both...
RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards
10.5.2025
Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services.The company’s crypto debit cards — both...
South Korea presidential front-runner pledges to approve Bitcoin ETFs
7.5.2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has reportedly become the latest presidential candidate to promise the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other crypto-friendly measures, should he be elected.Lee announced his crypto promises on May 6 as part of...
Report: South Korea to Allow Free Crypto Trading for Non-Profits, Exchanges in June
4.5.2025
Beginning in June, South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be permitted to trade digital assets freely. Exchanges can sell virtual assets under strict regulatory conditions to prevent conflicts of interest and minimize market impact. Promoting a Sound Donation Culture...
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits citing sUSD risks
24.4.2025
South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, designated SNX as...
Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits, citing sUSD risks
24.4.2025
South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, designated SNX as...
Report: South Korea’s Bithumb to Spin Off Non-Core Units Ahead of IPO
22.4.2025
Bithumb is breaking itself in two as it races toward an IPO, carving out its exchange and investment units to streamline operations and court investors. Bithumb’s Corporate Split Sets Stage for IPO Local media reports that the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is restructuring...
Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation
22.4.2025
Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra’s successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone,...
Bithumb to Split in Two as Crypto Exchange Inches Toward South Korean IPO
22.4.2025
A filing on the country's corporate registry shows the exchange registered a new entity in preparation for an IPO
Won vs. Dollar: Diverging Bitcoin Prices Hint at Market Inflection
20.4.2025
Since bitcoin briefly dipped below global averages in South Korea on April 9, the past ten days have seen the coin fetch a premium, touching 2.97% above international benchmarks. Seoul’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 3% With fewer high-return domestic investment avenues, South Koreans often gravitate toward...
South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season
18.4.2025
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up.The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December.In the aftermath, authorities...
South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season
18.4.2025
South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up.The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December.In the aftermath, authorities...
South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges on Apple Store — Report
14.4.2025
South Korea is expanding a ban on digital asset firms’ applications servicing its citizens. On April 11, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that 14 crypto exchanges were blocked on the Apple store. Among the affected exchanges are KuCoin and MEXC.The report...
South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges on Apple Store — Report
14.4.2025
South Korea is expanding a ban on digital asset firms’ applications servicing its citizens. On April 11, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that 14 crypto exchanges were blocked on the Apple store. Among the affected exchanges are KuCoin and MEXC.The report...
KuCoin, MEXC and 12 Crypto Exchanges' Apple Apps Blocked in South Korea
14.4.2025
South Korean regulators will continue to block unreported virtual asset operators from accessing domestic sites, a statement said
Bitcoin Sees First Discount in South Korea in 4 Months Amid Trump’s Trade Turmoil
13.4.2025
Bitcoin’s valuation in South Korea took an interesting turn last week, dipping into a discount amidst the dramatic volatility rocking global financial systems. This marked the first instance of such a discount in nearly four months, breaking a streak where the country consistently observed...