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Ava Labs brings intellectual property management to K-pop industry
25.6.2024
According to a market report from Allied Research, the South Korean pop music industry will be valued at $20 billion by 2031
CEO of defunct yield protocol says user deposits weren’t 'principal protected'
25.6.2024
The South Korean platform Delio collapsed last year due to counterparty exposure to Haru Invest, another South Korean crypto yield giant
South Korean think tank cautions against crypto ETFs
24.6.2024
South Korean researcher Bo-mi Lee highlights crypto volatility and risks, calling for more research and regulatory measures
South African Tax Authorities Scrutinize Crypto Traders Amid Compliance Uncertainty
23.6.2024
South African crypto traders have reportedly started receiving notices from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that their tax affairs are under review. The revenue collector is gathering information from various crypto-asset exchanges to assess compliance. Traders who fail...
Korean Exchanges Set to Reevaluate Over 600 Listed Virtual Assets
18.6.2024
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are set to reevaluate more than 600 digital assets, and those failing this process will ultimately be delisted. Once the process is completed, crypto exchanges will be required to conduct maintenance reviews quarterly. The reputation of the issuers and user...
Zksync’s ZK Token Debuts With $932M Valuation, South Korean Market Shows Strong Interest
17.6.2024
Zksync’s token, known as ZK, is currently trading at a value 19% below its initial price of $0.321 during early morning sessions. The new cryptocurrency’s market valuation stands at $932.14 million, with each ZK token trading at $0.2575. This positions ZK among the top 100 largest market...
South Korea devises law for constant scrutiny of 600 crypto tokens
17.6.2024
South Korea is set to implement the virtual asset user protection law, which will come into force by July 19
South Korean crypto exchanges may deregister up to 600 altcoins
17.6.2024
South Korea based crypto exchanges are contemplating the deregistration of hordes of altcoins, with financial bodies clamping down on the altcoin space. As per the news reports put forth by Daehan Kyungjae, the newly introduced Virtual Asset User Protection Act will be duly implemented soon....
CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
15.6.2024
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs...
South Africa Re-Elects Cyril Ramaphosa of the ANC as President
14.6.2024
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress (ANC) party was re-elected on Friday, and will lead the country's first multi-party coalition government
South African Retailer Accepting BTC Sees Significant Increase in Monthly Crypto Transactions
14.6.2024
The South African retail giant, Pick n Pay, has reported a significant increase in the value of monthly cryptocurrency payments, rising from approximately $1,350 to $54,000. The regions of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape in South Africa account for the lion’s share of Pick...
US judge approves Terraform’s $4.5B settlement with SEC
14.6.2024
A New York district court judge has rubber-stamped Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s nearly $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC
Retailers in South Korea withdrawing NFT related activities
13.6.2024
Big time players in South Korea’s retailing sector are pulling down the shutters regarding their non-fungible token (NFT) related activities. These include brands such as Hyundai and Lotte, which is withdrawing its e-commerce wing, Lotte Home Shopping, an NFT trade platform. It has been only...
McDonald’s metaverse in Singapore, South Korea classifies NFTs as virtual assets: Nifty Newsletter
12.6.2024
NFT sales surge volumes across various platforms and blockchains, with Bitcoin-based digital collectibles leading the charge
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
South Korea enacts Virtual Asset User Protection Law, issues NFT guidelines
10.6.2024
South Korea is making significant strides in regulating the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape with the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law. This landmark legislation, now in effect, aims to safeguard users and ensure the integrity of the virtual asset market. Alongside...
South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
10.6.2024
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand
9.6.2024
After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds After Hitting Recent Low Recently, bitcoin (BTC) saw its infamous premium in South Korea drop below...
Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
9.6.2024
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among...
70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says
8.6.2024
A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out of 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea failed to fully return investors’ money after ceasing operations. “And even if they...