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South Korea moves to legalize stablecoins with new crypto bill
10.6.2025
South Korea’s ruling party under new president Lee Jae-myung is pushing legislation to allow local stablecoin issuance and boost crypto market growth
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...
Hashed Research CEO Appointed Chief Policy Officer at Korea's Presidential Office
6.6.2025
Hashed's Kim Yong-beom was the former Vice Minister at Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring
6.6.2025
North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June...
US wants $7.7M in crypto laundered in North Korea IT worker plot
6.6.2025
The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize crypto and NFTs allegedly tied to laundering efforts by North Korea
US wants $7.7M in crypto laundered in North Korea IT worker plot
6.6.2025
The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize crypto and NFTs allegedly tied to laundering efforts by North Korea
US wants $7.7M in crypto laundered in North Korea IT worker plot
6.6.2025
The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize crypto and NFTs allegedly tied to laundering efforts by North Korea
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
Korea's K Wave Media Soars 155% on $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan
4.6.2025
Aspiring to become the “Korean Metaplanet,” K Wave Media is selling $500 million in common stock to fund initial BTC purchases
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,…
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...