K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale

Seoul, Korea, 24th December 2024, Chainwire

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XRP, Bitcoin feel the heat as South Korean crisis shakes crypto markets

The crypto and financial market in Seoul reacted to the martial law declared. BTC and XRP saw major impact, but rebounded. South Korea’s declaration of martial law and its rapid reversal hThe post XRP, Bitcoin feel the heat as South Korean crisis shakes crypto markets appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Южная Корея намерена ввести налог на прибыль от криптовалют

Правящая Демократическая партия Республики Корея намерена с начала 2025 года утвердить ставки по налогам на криптодоходы. Речь идет о налоге на прибыль в размере 20%, сообщила газета Seoul Shinmun со ссылкой на свои источники. дальше »

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Haru Invest declared bankrupt amidst alleged $1b investor fraud

The Seoul Rehabilitation Court officially declared bankruptcy on crypto yield platform Haru Invest, after it was implicated in a crypto fraud worth up to $1 billion. Investigations by South Korean law enforcement revealed that Haru Invest, a crypto yield firm… дальше »

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World’s First Digital Asset Tracking Challenge ‘SCAN 2024’ Hosts 2nd Qualifier

The world’s first digital asset tracking challenge ‘SCAN 2024’ will hold its second qualifier online on October 19th. The finals and award ceremony will take place in Seoul on November 22nd. дальше »

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LAKE (LAK3) announces sponsorship of the Homeless World Cup Seoul 2024

LAKE (LAK3), a blockchain company dedicated to reshaping the global water economy, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Homeless World Cup Seoul 2024. This globally recognized footballThe post LAKE (LAK3) announces sponsorship of the Homeless World Cup Seoul 2024 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Seoul Women’s University taps Theta EdgeCloud to power AI research with DePIN

Theta Labs has signed a multi-year agreement with Seoul Women’s University to provide its AI research lab access to Theta EdgeCloud’s decentralized GPU computing power. As stated in a press release shared with crypto.news, the partnership will allow the AI… дальше »

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South Korean Tech CEO Arrested by Seoul Police in $366 Million Crypto Ponzi Case

The CEO of Wacon, a South Korean tech firm, has been arrested for his role in a large crypto fraud scheme. Local news media report that authorities have taken Byun Young-oh into custody for helping to defraud over 500 people of more than $366 million. дальше »

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Gate.io advances Blockchain innovation at Lead Asia Demo Day and Seoul Meta Week 2024

Gate. io, a world-leading crypto exchange, recently concluded its prominent hosting of Lead Asia Demo Day, alongside its participation in Seoul Meta Week 2024 as a Platinum Sponsor, reaffirming its leaThe post Gate. дальше »

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CryptoQuant Integrates TRON Data to Empower Users with Enhanced Blockchain Analytics

Seoul, South Korea, June 26, 2024 – CryptoQuant, a leader in blockchain analytics, is excited to announce the integration of TRON data into its comprehensive analytical platform. This development is set to revolutionize how users interact with and derive insights from the TRON network. дальше »

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XOCIETY Receives $7.5 Million in Funding to Develop New AAA Game

Seoul, Korea, June 6th, 2024, Chainwire XOCIETY, a AAA third-person shooter game, has successfully closed a $7. 5 million pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by Hashed and the Sui Foundation, with additional investment from other prominent gaming entities such as Spartan, Neoclassic, Bigbrain Holdings, and KRAFTON. дальше »

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Leading Asian crypto info provider CoinNess launches English Live Feed with free API offer

Seoul, South Korea, May 8, 2024—CoinNess, one of the largest cryptocurrency investment information providers in Asia, today launched its English service with a Live Feed feature for global audiences. дальше »

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Korean altcoin issuer detained over $16.1m fraud allegations

A South Korean altcoin issuer was arrested by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office’s Virtual Asset Crime Joint Investigation Team on March 19, facing fraud charges. The unnamed individual is accused of defrauding investors of $16.1 million, an arrest that… дальше »

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Kryptoplanet Champions Asia’s Web3 Future with BUIDL Asia and ETH Seoul 2024

Kryptoplanet (formerly known as KryptoSeoul), the leading blockchain community-building team in South Korea, announces the fifth edition of BUIDL Asia Week from 27th to 31st March 2024. This year’s event will unite visionaries, developers, and innovators from across the Web3 space to grow the BUIDL community and strengthen South Korea’s position as a global powerhouse … Continued The post Kryptoplanet Champions Asia’s Web3 Future with BUIDL Asia and ETH Seoul 2024 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bithumb’s ex-chairman might face 8 years in prison

Prosecutors have asked for an eight-year sentence for former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jung Hoon, who is charged with violating the law for certain economic crimes. The 5th criminal division of the Seoul High Court held an appeal hearing on the… дальше »

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MetaBID unveils unprecedented 1 x Bitcoin (BTC) auction as user engagement skyrockets

Seoul, South Korea, November 6th, 2023, Chainwire MetaBID, the groundbreaking digital asset auction platform that went live on November 4, is thrilled to report unparalleled user engagement and activity just two days after launch. дальше »

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MetaBID Unveils Unprecedented 1 x Bitcoin (BTC) Auction as User Engagement Skyrockets

Seoul, South Korea, November 6th, 2023, Chainwire MetaBID, the groundbreaking digital asset auction platform that went live on November 4, is thrilled to report unparalleled user engagement and activity just two days after launch. дальше »

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Anoma Foundation unveils Namada Mainnet

The Anoma Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain technology, has unveiled its Namada mainnet. The announcement was made by Awa Sun Yin, co-founder of Namada, during Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul. дальше »

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Tokyo Beast Announces Crypto Entertainment Project at Korea Blockchain Week Conference

Tokyo Beast FZCO, a Dubai-based company, has taken the stage at the Korea Blockchain Week conference in Seoul to announce its crypto entertainment project, “Tokyo Beast. ” The project, created in partnership with renowned Japanese developer Gumi Inc. дальше »

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WEMIX introduces “unagi”: a new omnichain initiative that transcends blockchain boundaries

Seoul, South Korea, September 5th, 2023, Chainwire Aims to create a vast ecosystem to drive common growth of global blockchains Complete user-customized omnichain network to easily and conveniently utilize services across multiple blockchains All platforms and dApps are connected as one with blockchains bringing complementary strengths to the ecosystem WEMIX has unveiled unagi, short for […] The post WEMIX introduces “unagi”: a new omnichain initiative that transcends blockchain boundaries appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Seoul to target North Korea’s illicit crypto assets with a new cyber bill

South Korea plans new legislation and a cybersecurity committee to combat North Korean crypto theft and strengthen digital defenses дальше »

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Unleashing Innovation: Join the Seoul Hackathon and Shape the Future of the Interchain!

The interchain is the internet of blockchains - an ever-expanding ecosystem of interconnected, blockchain-based apps and services. Powered by the Interchain Stack, the interchain boasts over 50 IBC-enabled chains. дальше »

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LBank Labs and Seoul Metropolitan Government to Host the Seoul Web 3.0 Festival 2023

LBank Labs will hold the Seoul Web 3. 0 Festival 2023 (SWF 2023) in conjunction with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Scheduled to take place in late July. The post LBank Labs and Seoul Metropolitan Government to Host the Seoul Web 3. дальше »

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Bank of Korea to Exclude Seoul From CBDC Pilot Study Next Year: Report

Jeju, Busan and Incheon are in the running to be considered. дальше »

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South Korea to pilot CBDC in one of these three cities, not Seoul

South Korea pushes forward with its CBDC pilot and targets three potential test regions for issuing and distributing the digital currency. дальше »

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LBank Labs and Seoul Metropolitan Government to drive blockchain innovation at Seoul Web3 Festival

LBank Labs will hold the Seoul Web 3.0 Festival 2023 (SWF 2023) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government in late July. An official from the Seoul Metropolitan Government predicts that the event, which wThe post LBank Labs and Seoul Metropolitan Government to drive blockchain innovation at Seoul Web3 Festival appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Korean court conducts preliminary hearing for Terra co-founder 

The Seoul Southern District Court has conducted a preliminary hearing for Terraform Labs’ co-founder Daniel Shin and several other former project employees. Shin, the co-founder of Terraform Labs and former CEO of Chai Corporation, is set to undergo his initial… дальше »

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The First Court Hearing For Terra Co-Founder Held In South Korea

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The Other Terra Co-Founder Starts His Trial in Seoul

Daniel Shin, co-founder of Terraform Labs, had his firsthearing held by Seoul’s Southern District Court on July 10, as reported by local Korean media. Prosecutors addressed several charges, including fraud... дальше »

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Terra Co-Founder Faces Legal Proceedings In South Korea As 1st Hearing Unfurls

Terra’s legal trouble continues with South Korea’s Seoul Southern District Court conducting the initial preliminary hearing for Daniel Shin, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, along with seven other former Terra employees. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Retreats, Quickly Regains $30K Perch as Investors Mull ETF Timing, Inflation

ALSO: Fast-paced, entrepreneurial Seoul ranked fourth globally in CoinDesk's crypto hub series. Korea's digital asset friendly, regulatory environment and a vibrant retail community have helped enabled the industry's rising prominence in the city. дальше »

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Seoul: Asia’s Retail Crypto Capital Moves on After Do Kwon

South Korea’s nearly 7 million registered users, many in the nation’s capital, show a huge interest in trading crypto. But CoinDesk’s 4th-ranked Crypto Hub for 2023 is still licking its wounds after the catastrophic collapse of Do Kwon’s Terra blockchain – for a time, South Korea’s favorite crypto project. дальше »

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LBank Labs poised to drive blockchain innovation at Seoul Web 3 Festival

Leading Web3 venture fund LBank Labs is excited to announce its partnership with the prestigious Seoul Web 3.0 Festival, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul Design Foundation, and BThe post LBank Labs poised to drive blockchain innovation at Seoul Web 3 Festival appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Seoul crypto murder case leads to tighter regulation in South Korea

A murder case in Seoul over crypto assets compelled lawmakers to push for stronger crypto regulation. The new proposed bill combines 19 distinct crypto-related policies into a single bill. дальше »

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South Korea Crypto Exchanges Upbit And Bithumb Probed Over Lawmaker’s Scandal

On Monday, a local news outlet reported that South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb crypto exchanges are under investigation by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office over suspicions concerning lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk’s digital assets. дальше »

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South Korea prosecutors investigating lawmaker’s crypto accounts

South Korean prosecutors are probing crypto exchanges UpBit and Bithumb as part of the investigations into the transactions of lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk. Local media reported that the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office had seized Kim’s account information from the two exchanges to check his transaction history and funding source. дальше »

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South Korea sets trail date for Terraform Labs co-founder Daniel Shin

The trial for Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-seung will begin in Seoul on 26 May. Local authorities have claimed that Shin's involvement in the suspected fraud was bigger than that of Do KThe post South Korea sets trail date for Terraform Labs co-founder Daniel Shin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korean Authorities Freeze $176M Worth of Do Kwon’s Personal Fortune

Coinspeaker South Korean Authorities Freeze $176M Worth of Do Kwon’s Personal Fortune Seoul Southern District Court has now issued a court order that prohibits the sale of several of Do Kwon's properties. дальше »

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Terra Classic Isn’t a Security, Says South Korean Court

Terras native cryptocurrency, LUNC, was deemed not a security by the Seoul Southern District Court in a court case involving former Terraform Labs co-CEO Hyun-seong Shin. Not Regulated by the... дальше »

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South Korean court says LUNA is not a security, details inside

A District Court in Seoul has ruled that the LUNA token involved in Terra's collapse is not a security. The court's judgment is in stark contrast to the stance of the U.S. Securities and ExchanThe post South Korean court says LUNA is not a security, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Luna declared not a security in a landmark judgment

In a landmark court ruling on April 23, the Seoul Southern District Court ruled that Luna cryptocurrency is no longer classified as a security. дальше »

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Web3 event Korea Blockchain Week returns for 2023 edition

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place from 4th-9th September, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Major topics will include artificial intelligence and zero-knowledge technology. Organisers expect thousands of attendees, with speakers lined up from across DeFi, NFT and GameFi ecosystems among other sectors. дальше »

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Korea Blockchain Week Returns in 2023 Following Enormously Successful 2022 Edition

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, APRIL 24, 2023 — Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), one of the leading blockchain and Web3 events in Asia, will return for 2023 following the immense success of the 2022 edition, which was the first in-person iteration since the Covid pandemic. дальше »

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Employees of South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Arrested: Report

Seoul Southern District Court Chief Judge Kim Ji-Sook issued a warrant for the arrests on Monday, saying "There is concern about escaping." дальше »

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South Korea seeks to seize $314m in assets from Terra executives

The office of the Seoul prosecutor is seeking to seize assets worth $314 million from eight Terra officials, including CEO Do Kwon, who was recently arrested in Montenegro. According to South Korean news outlet KBS, Do Kwon, CEO and co-founder… дальше »

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Terra faces more legal trouble as authorities seize $160 million in assets

The Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office has seized approximately $160 million from eight individuals. Both the United States and South Korea asked Montenegro to detain Kwon. As per aThe post Terra faces more legal trouble as authorities seize $160 million in assets appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Wemade announces Partnership with Space and Time to Power Blockchain and Gaming Services

Seoul, South Korea, 15th March, 2023, Chainwire Wemade Co. , Ltd (KOSDAQ:112040), one of the largest publicly-listed gaming companies in South Korea with a market capitalization of US$1. 4 billion, has announced a strategic partnership with Space and Time (SxT), a leader in decentralized data warehousing. дальше »

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Peti Triot Presents First Blockchain-based, Online And Offline Art Installation In Seoul

In April 2023, Peti Triot will unveil the first blockchain-based art installation in the renowned DESIEGO art gallery located in the heart of Seoul.   The artist plans to expand the installation throughout the entire city to get as many people as possible to participate. дальше »

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Seoul Metropolitan Government Opens its Metaverse to the Public

The Seoul Government has introduced its Metaverse Seoul mission, granting citizens of the South Korean capital access to municipal services in a virtual atmosphere. In a groundbreaking declaration, Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled the initial stage of Metaverse Seoul’s after a successful beta phase. дальше »

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South Korea Launches Metaverse Replica of Seoul

As part of a three-year effort to expand its public services, Metaverse Seoul will allow users to take their avatars to tax offices, access youth counseling and read e-books. дальше »

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