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Bitcoin to Solana: Crypto Prices Stay High Above Global Averages in South Korea
8.6.2025
Since late May—spanning the past 17 days—the price gap for bitcoin in South Korea has climbed, topping a 3% difference by month’s end. As of Sunday, June 8, bitcoin is trading in the country at more than $1,500 above the worldwide average. Crypto Prices Break Away in South Korea, Sparking Premium...
South Africa Central Bank Argues ‘Outdated’ Exchange Control Law Still Valid for Crypto Regulation
5.6.2025
The South African central bank has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized its use of an outdated exchange control law to regulate cryptocurrencies. Central Bank Says High Court Erred The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized the central...
Asia Morning Briefing: Vitalik's Plan Can Bring ETH to $3,000 and Crypto 'More Popular' Than Stocks in Korea
5.6.2025
Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung won't change the nation's crypto policies, Hashed CEO Simon Kim said in an interview with CoinDesk
K-Pop Goes Bitcoin—Nasdaq-Listed K Wave Media to Add Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
4.6.2025
K Wave Media Inc. has entered into an agreement to raise up to $500 million by selling ordinary shares, with a significant portion earmarked for building a bitcoin-focused treasury. K Wave Media Enters $500M Deal to Fuel Bitcoin-Centric Treasury and Growth The Nasdaq-listed company (KWM) announced...
South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly Lee Jae-myung as New President
4.6.2025
During the election Lee Jae-myung made a host of crypto promises to appeal to the nation's 15 million crypto investors
South Korea’s new president will bolster crypto, but scandals prevail
4.6.2025
President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets
South Korea’s new president will bolster crypto, but scandals prevail
4.6.2025
President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets
South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury
4.6.2025
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”
South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury
4.6.2025
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”
South Korea elects pro-crypto candidate Lee Jae-myung as president
4.6.2025
Lee Jae-myung has plans to enable the state pension fund to invest in crypto, approve Bitcoin ETFs, and launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin
South Korea elects pro-crypto candidate Lee Jae-myung as president
4.6.2025
Lee Jae-myung has plans to enable the state pension fund to invest in crypto, approve Bitcoin ETFs, and launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin
South Korea elects pro-crypto candidate Lee Jae-myung as president
4.6.2025
Lee Jae-myung has plans to enable the state pension fund to invest in crypto, approve Bitcoin ETFs, and launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin
World Vision first nonprofit to trade crypto in South Korea after ban lifted
2.6.2025
World Vision cashed out nearly $1,500 worth of Ether received in a campaign in March that asked Upbit users to donate to help kids who can’t afford school supplies
South Korea crypto industry to win no matter snap election outcome
2.6.2025
South Korea’s leading presidential candidates have both promised to legalize spot crypto ETFs, ease current regulations and launch a won-backed stablecoin
South Korea’s Election Outcome Unlikely to Deter Crypto Industry Growth
2.6.2025
As South Korea’s voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the current presidential election,…
South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto
1.6.2025
A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...
Multichoice’s Irdeto and Coinbase Unite Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Use
1.6.2025
Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...