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South Korea to Push 20% Crypto Tax in 2025 with $35K Exemption
The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed its intention to introduce a 20% cryptocurrency taxation starting in Jan. 2025. дальше »
2024-11-20 17:10
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Dogecoin, XRP Trading Volumes Flip Bitcoin’s in South Korea
South Korean traders are known for pushing euphoric rallies on tokens, contributing to buying pressure and possibly influencing prices. дальше »
2024-11-20 11:46
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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 »
2024-11-20 10:49
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Bithumb exchange lists Raydium and Ponke on its platform, tokens indicate bullish momentum
Bithumb, a top cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, has announced the addition of two new token listings, Raydium (RAY) and Ponke (PONKE), for its platform. Both tokens, which run on the Solana (SOL) chain, became available for trading in… дальше »
2024-11-19 12:30
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FIU investing Upbit for what could be the largest KYC scandals in crypto history
South Korea’s FIU investigating Upbit for failing to verify 500,000–600,000 accounts properly. Upbit could face billions in fines for KYC violations under South Korea’s laws. The exchange’s license renewal is delayed as the FIU scrutinizes possible illegal activity. дальше »
2024-11-16 21:13
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South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case
South Korean police have arrested 12 suspects, including a prominent YouTuber, in connection with a $231 million crypto fraud that affected more than 15,000 investors, local media outlet Yna reported. дальше »
2024-11-13 15:34
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US Treasury bond ETFs lose half their value against surging Bitcoin
US Treasury bonds, tracked via their equivalent US ETFs, have significantly underperformed Bitcoin in 2024. The TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (20+ years) declined by 8. 16% year-to-date, but when compared to Bitcoin, it lost 52. дальше »
2024-11-13 14:51
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Bitcoin’s correlation with gold hits lowest level in a year post Donald Trump victory
Bitcoin’s correlation with gold prices has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a year following Donald Trump’s recent election victory on Nov. 5. According to K33 Research, the 30-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold stands at -0. дальше »
2024-11-13 13:33
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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud
South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »
2024-11-13 09:46
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Korbit partners with Coinbase to host Base Chain in South Korea
South Korean crypto exchange Korbit has partnered with Coinbase to bring Base Chain onto the platform. Now, users can perform Base Chain deposits and withdrawals directly on Korbit. According to a Business Korea report published on Nov. 8, Korbit has… дальше »
2024-11-8 14:04
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Block Inc. shifts focus to Bitcoin mining amid plans to sunset Web5-focused TBD
Jack Dorsey founded payments firm Block Inc. is pivoting its focus towards the cryptocurrency mining sector. In a Nov. 7 shareholder letter, Block, formerly Square Inc., said it would dial down resources towards its music streaming service TIDAL, and sunset… дальше »
2024-11-8 10:55
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Korean Digital Asset Exchange Association suspends trading for ORB and TEMCO
The Korea Digital Asset Exchange Association has assigned trade warnings and terminated support for ORB and TEMCO tokens, stating both projects have violated the Virtual Asset User Protection Act that may impact on their asset values. South Korean crypto exchange… дальше »
2024-11-6 15:36
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Seven South Korean banks to participate in CBDC-driven pilot
Seven financial lenders in South Korea have been authorized to participate in a pilot program testing CBDC-based digital financial services. South Korea‘s Financial Services Commission has authorized seven domestic banks to participate in a pilot program testing digital financial services… дальше »
2024-11-6 12:32
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South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Market Sees Rapid Growth With Surge In Trading And Stablecoin Use
In the first half of 2024, the number of cryptocurrency investors in South Korea soared to 7.78 million, marking a 21% increase from the latter half of 2023, according to an official report. The average daily trading volume also saw a dramatic rise, jumping from $2.61 billion to an impressive […] дальше »
2024-11-1 02:17
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Korean crypto investors reach 7.8m amid 27% market cap increase: report
South Korea’s crypto market skyrocketed in the first half of 2024, with 7.8 million investors and daily trading volumes rising by 67% to $4.4 billion. Korea’s crypto market has seen a significant expansion in the first half of 2024, driven… дальше »
2024-10-31 09:54
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South Korea to regulate cross-border crypto trades by 2025
South Korean authorities are preparing to regulate cross-border digital asset transactions beginning in late 2025, according to an Oct. 25 report by Reuters. The Ministry of Finance announced that the new regulations will require registration and reporting for businesses in Korea involved in cross-border crypto trades. дальше »
2024-10-25 18:10
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Sunny Aggarwal’s vision for seamless cross-chain trading with Polaris
In a recent episode of the SlateCast, Sunny Aggarwal, Co-founder of Osmosis Labs and Polaris, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor in Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright to discuss the future of cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi), the rise of multi-chain ecosystems, and his new venture, Polaris. дальше »
2024-10-25 17:40
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MicroStrategy stock to BTC ratio hits all-time high, surpassing 2021 bull run
MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) stock has reached a new 25-year peak amid Bitcoin’s potential climb towards the $70,000 mark. Google Finance data reveals that MicroStrategy’s stock, bolstered by its significant Bitcoin holdings, has shown consistent upward momentum throughout the year. дальше »
2024-10-25 17:20
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South Korea to monitor cross-border trades with crypto
South Korean authorities will impose regulations on cross-border crypto transactions, requiring businesses to register and report from mid-2025. South Korea plans to implement regulations governing cross-border transactions of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, with new registration and reporting requirements set to… дальше »
2024-10-25 10:48
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South Korea’s crypto exchange closures lock $13M in investor assets
More than 33,000 crypto investors in South Korea are currently unable to access their assets, which amount to around $13 million, due to the closure of several crypto exchanges in the country, local media outlet The Korea Times reported on Oct. дальше »
2024-10-24 17:20
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Millions left in limbo as Korean crypto exchanges shut down amid regulations: report
More than a dozen crypto exchanges in South Korea have closed or suspended operations in 2024, leaving nearly $13 million in assets unclaimed by almost 34,000 subscribers. As South Korea enforces the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, more than a… дальше »
2024-10-24 14:27
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Samsung integrates blockchain for enhanced security in AI home devices
South Korean tech giant Samsung is doubling down on blockchain to enhance protection across its AI home appliances. Samsung is set to expand its use of blockchain, unveiling plans to boost security across its artificial intelligence home appliances. In a… дальше »
2024-10-21 09:38
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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit to be probed by the FSC
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to investigate Upbit over concerns about its market dominance and its close ties with K Bank. A local media report cited FSC chairman Kim Byoung-hwan, stating that the country’s top financial regulator will thoroughly… дальше »
2024-10-10 10:42
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Korean news giant Chosun Ilbo accused of supporting $3 billion KOK crypto scam
Victims of the KOK crypto scam have called out South Korea’s largest daily newspaper for promoting the fraudulent scheme, which led to at least $2.97 billion in losses. According to an Ajlu press report, a coalition of victims has accused… дальше »
2024-10-8 12:36
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WOO surges 17% amid South Korean trading frenzy
WOO’s price shot up 17% in the last 24 hours, ranking it as the top performer among the 300 leading cryptocurrencies. WOO (WOO) was exchanging hands at $0.2109 at press time, marking a 59% rise from its monthly low of… дальше »
2024-10-1 12:26
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Korean crypto exchange Bithumb eyes Nasdaq listing in 2025: report
Crypto exchange Bithumb is pursuing an initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the U.S., aiming for a listing in the second half of next year. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges, is reportedly considering going… дальше »
2024-9-30 15:55
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Nervos Network’s CKB rockets, but gains could be limited
The Nervos Network token was one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Friday, Sept. 13, as it surged to a high of $0.018, its highest level since June 7. Nervos Network (CKB), a layer-2 network, jumped as investors anticipated more purchases… дальше »
2024-9-14 15:44
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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 »
2024-9-7 13:01
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Haru Invest CEO stabbed during fraud trial: report
The head of troubled South Korean crypto lender Haru Invest was reportedly attacked with a knife in the courtroom during a fraud trial. The chief executive of South Korean crypto yield platform Haru Invest Hugo Hyungsoo Lee was attacked with… дальше »
2024-8-28 10:54
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South Korea’s largest pension fund injects $33.75 million in MicroStrategy shares
South Korea’s National Pension Service has added MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, to its portfolio. The National Pension Service, the world’s third-largest pension fund with nearly $800 billion in assets under management, has acquired 24,500 MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares… дальше »
2024-8-16 13:01
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South Korean Pension Fund Buys $34 Million in MicroStrategy Shares
South Korea's National Pension Service bought $34 million of MicroStrategy stock, gaining indirect exposure to Bitcoin. The pension fund joins others using MicroStrategy as a proxy for Bitcoin investing. дальше »
2024-8-20 12:28
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South Korean CEO arrested in $366m crypto scam
The CEO of a South Korean technology firm, Wacon, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale crypto scam that defrauded over 500 investors. CEO Byun Young-oh, along with an accomplice identified as Yeom, orchestrated a Ponzi-style scheme through a… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:14
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Hong Kong busts $190m crypto money laundering ring: report
Hong Kong customs dismantled a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate that processed over $190 million through crypto transactions and over 200 bank accounts. Hong Kong customs authorities have cracked down on a money-laundering operation that funneled HK$1.5 billion (around $192 million) in… дальше »
2024-8-9 15:05
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Ex-Wemade CEO indicted for fabricating Wemix token data
South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Wemade CEO Chang Hyun-guk for allegedly falsifying and concealing details about the circulation of Wemix tokens. Korean prosecutors have indicted Chang Hyun-guk, the former CEO of gaming company Wemade, on charges of fabricating and… дальше »
2024-8-6 15:13
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South Korea FSC chair advises caution on corporate crypto transactions
South Korea's nominee for FSC chair, Kim Byoung-hwan, expressed caution about corporate crypto transactions, signaling opposition to spot Bitcoin ETFs. дальше »
2024-7-23 17:42
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Crypto exchanges in South Korea now required to hold 80% of assets in cold storage
South Korea’s first major set of cryptocurrency regulations is now live to safeguard crypto investors in the nation. The new framework introduces stringent requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). дальше »
2024-7-20 12:18
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Crypto market maker faces arrest warrant in South Korean altcoin fraud probe
South Korean authorities have sought a court to issue an arrest order for a cryptocurrency market maker involved in an altcoin fraud case. According to Yonhap, the market maker, surnamed Park (43) and called Jon Bur Kim, is accused of… дальше »
2024-7-18 12:10
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South Korea moves to delay crypto tax until 2028 amid market concerns
South Korean lawmakers have proposed a bill to delay the implementation of crypto gain tax until 2028. The ruling political party proposed the bill on July 12, citing the current negative sentiments around the crypto industry as the reason for the extension. дальше »
2024-7-16 16:00
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Binance discusses selling Gopax stake to Korean cloud provider Megazone: report
Binance is reportedly nearing a deal to sell its majority stake in crypto exchange Gopax to Korean cloud provider Megazone. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is in advanced talks to sell its controlling stake in Gopax, one of South Korea’s crypto exchanges,… дальше »
2024-7-12 13:03
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SBI Digital Markets taps former Bank of Korea official for South Korea expansion
SBI Digital Markets, the cryptocurrency-focused arm of SBI Holdings, is looking to strengthen its roots in South Korea with the appointment of a former Bank of Korea executive. According to a July 10 announcement, Jai Yung Byun has been appointed… дальше »
2024-7-10 12:39
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Korean crypto exchanges face more pressure amid trading activity concerns
South Korea’s financial regulator is establishing a system to monitor unusual crypto trading, urging exchanges to cooperate and provide internal data. South Korea‘s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is working on a system that would monitor all unusual crypto trading activity… дальше »
2024-7-4 12:37
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Korean crypto exchanges to avoid ‘mass delistings’ despite new rules
South Korea’s crypto association asserts that local trading platforms are unlikely to conduct “mass delistings” even as they re-review 1,333 tokens over the next six months. South Korean crypto exchanges are set to re-evaluate over 1,000 tokens they listed earlier… дальше »
2024-7-2 11:24
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South Korea implements new rules to safeguard crypto users against exchange failures
Starting next month, cryptocurrency investors in South Korea can expect increased protections following the government’s approval of new regulations aimed at enhancing user security in the event of a crypto exchange bankruptcy. дальше »
2024-6-26 13:41
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South Korea to classify some NFTs as Virtual Assets ahead of new crypto regulations
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is changing its stance regarding nonfungible tokens (NFTs), looking to classify some of them as Virtual assets. NFTs are primarily unique assets that cannot be replicated, traits that differentiate them from cryptocurrencies would be… дальше »
2024-6-10 13:05
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Crypto Chaos: 70% Of Dead Korean Exchanges Leave Investors High And Dry
Investors in South Korea’s booming cryptocurrency market are facing a digital dust storm after a shocking revelation by financial regulators. A joint study by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) found that a staggering 70% of shuttered crypto exchanges left their customers hanging, failing to return invested funds. Related […] дальше »
2024-6-8 16:00
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South Korea’s Ministry of Justice forms task force to damper crypto crimes
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has launched a special task force to combat the increasing prevalence of crypto crimes, signaling a major crackdown on fraud and market manipulation. South Korea is intensifying efforts to clamp down on market manipulation and… дальше »
2024-5-28 15:25
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South Korea Busts Crypto Scam: 19 Arrested In ‘Reading Room’ Fraud
South Korean law enforcement has struck a blow against social media-fueled crypto scam with the arrest of 19 individuals linked to a deceptive “crypto reading room.” The Daegu Police Agency’s raid, which unfolded on May 21st, exposed a manipulative scheme that preyed on more than 300 unsuspecting investors, swindling them out of a staggering $19 […] дальше »
2024-5-26 18:00
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Korean authorities under pressure amid US, Hong Kong crypto ETF moves
Korean regulators seem to be under pressure as U.S., Hong Kong regulators approved Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs, sparking debate on crypto’s role in finance. South Korean financial regulators are under mounting pressure to approve exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies, following the… дальше »
2024-5-26 14:48
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AIOZ Network token rises 17% after Bithumb listing announcement
The AIOZ Network's token has seen a significant surge in market value, climbing over 17% in the last 24 hours to trade at approximately $0.85. дальше »
2024-5-8 20:15
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Kraken’s CF Benchmarks hits 50% dominance on crypto ETF market
Kraken’s CF Benchmarks achieves dominance in the crypto ETF market with $24 billion in reference data, gears up for expansion amid unprecedented demand surge. CF Benchmarks, a branch of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is making big gains from this year’s… дальше »
2024-5-3 13:31
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