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South Korean Startup Claims to Have Solved Blockchain’s Speed Problem
South Korean startup reportedly develops a new technology that reduces blockchain transaction times to fractions of a second
дальше »2019-12-4 02:01
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South Korean Web Giant Kakao Looking for Blockchain ‘Killer App’
The South Korean internet company Kakao is looking away from the financial application of blockchain technology to build a widely-used “killer app. ” The firm believes that the monetary use of the technology is still too fraught with regulatory issues to explore — for now. дальше »
2019-11-29 14:02
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Blockchain Entertainment Platform “Fight to Fame” Expands Its Operations in South Korea
Fight to Fame, a blockchain-based company working on fight sports opened its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The Fight to Fame project is a reality show started in 2017 to give professional fighters the chance to become Hollywood stars. дальше »
2019-11-27 12:00
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South Korea Wants to Focus on Blockchain Research and Development in 2021
China recently announced it would invest up to $2bn in blockchain technology. South Korean officials are planning to do the same, albeit with just 20% of the funds to allocate. It has been coming for some time now, but governments are officially paying attention to blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-11-23 06:00
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Fraudulent Coinup Cryptocurrency Exchange Officials Jailed in South Korea
Several executives from the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange CoinUp, including its president, were arrested on charges of fraud that amount to nearly $400 million. Local media outlets report that nine of the company’s executives were arrested on Nov 11 after an extensive investigation that began in 2018. дальше »
2019-11-13 19:28
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Korean Government to Back Blockchain Startups With $9 Million Fund in 2020
The Korea Internet Security Agency will be supporting blockchain-related projects in 2020 with about $9.0 million in funding. дальше »
2019-10-29 11:00
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Crypto Exchange Coinplug Raises $6.4 Million from Major Korean Firms
South Korea-based Coinplug, a leading Bitcoin (BTC) exchange, wallet and payment company, has raised 7.5 billion won (appr. $6.4 million) from the venture capital divisions of several major local financial institutions. Coinplug’s management noted in... дальше »
2019-10-25 11:23
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OKEx, Huobi onboarded as Ecosystem Partners for Kakao’s blockchain arm
Klaytn, the Kakao-led blockchain arm, has announced support of numerous global exchanges, wallets, blockchain applications and listing portals to further extend its blockchain ecosystem. Klaytn’s official blog post revealed that cryptocurrency exchanges such as OKEx, BitForex, Coinone, and Upbit Indonesia have lent their hand in partnership for the same. дальше »
2019-10-25 09:23
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Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data. дальше »
2019-10-21 12:15
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Samsung SDS Partners With Tech Mahindra for a New DLT Product
Samsung’s software arm Samsung SDS announced a joint blockchain development initiative with Tech Mahindra
дальше »2019-10-21 23:29
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Hyundai’s Blockchain Arm to Set Up $10M Fund for Mainnet Launch: Report
Hdac Technology, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group, plans to set up a $10 million blockchain investment fund in 2019
дальше »2019-10-9 15:07
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97% of South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Danger of Shutting Down: Report
South Korea’s regulatory authorities have strongly favored backing blockchain-related projects over decentralized cryptocurrencies. Some recent events confirm that the nation’s government is more supportive of distributed ledger technology (DLT) itself rather than speculative tokens. Around... дальше »
2019-10-6 15:54
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South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
A recent ruling by a court in South Korea could see cryptocurrency exchanges held responsible for compensating hack victims. The post South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-3 21:54
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Bithumb Acquisition Deal Appears To Be ‘Off’
An acquisition deal for South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is widely expected to fall through, local media reports
дальше »2019-9-30 12:06
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South Korean court orders CoinOne to compensate user for hack; imposes withdrawal cap
Seoul’s Southern District Court has ruled that the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, CoinOne, is required to compensate users who have suffered losses due to hacked accounts that violate the withdrawal limit imposed by government policies. дальше »
2019-9-28 22:00
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Former Credit Agency Staffers Form Korean Blockchain Rating Firm
With investors lacking information and objective reviews on blockchain projects, a Korean blockchain rating company is formed. дальше »
2019-9-27 09:00
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Bithumb Announces Revamped Platform With New Fiat-to-Crypto Options
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has launched an upgraded version of its website and new options for cryptocurrency investment. The post Bithumb Announces Revamped Platform With New Fiat-to-Crypto Options appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:12
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JPM Coin: Major South Korean Banks Join JPMorgan Blockchain Project
Five major banks in South Korea have joined the Interbank Information Network (IIN) — JPMorgan’s blockchain payments project. This news further increases the Asian presence in the IIN initiative. дальше »
2019-9-23 13:00
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South Korea’s CJ Corp Taps Amazon’s Blockchain for Music Copyrights
Amazon’s blockchain tech is now being tried for music copyright management in broadcast content by South Korea’s CJ Corp
дальше »2019-9-20 15:39
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OKEx Korea Delists Monero, Dash, Privacy-Cryptos Over FATF Demands
FATF rules start to bite as privacy coins disappear from OKEx
дальше »2019-9-16 10:30
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Samsung releasing new crypto-friendly smartphone dubbed ‘KlaytnPhone’
South Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung, has time and again shown an interest in the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech. Earlier this week, the company had filed a patent for a programmable blockchain solid-state drive [SSD], with the company last month integrating Pundi X’s XWallet app into its Samsung Blockchain Wallet. дальше »
2019-9-5 09:45
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Just 1 in 4 Blockchain Businesses in Korea Generate Sales
Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales дальше »
2019-9-5 00:30
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SK Group’s Securities Arm Teams Up With Blockchain Real Estate Firm
SK Securities, a branch of South Korea's largest telecom SK Group, partners with a blockchain real estate firm Kasa Korea
дальше »2019-9-5 14:48
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South Korea’s Kakao primed to head to China to launch own token
South Korea has emerged as the global hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency development. With the South Korean government strongly backing blockchain in the nation, many heavyweights from diverse backgrounds have started joining the bandwagon too. дальше »
2019-9-3 10:38
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North Korea Denies It Stole $2 Billion From Crypto Exchanges and Banks
North Korea denies the theft of $2 billion from banks and crypto exchanges, says that the U.S. and other hostile forces are spreading rumors
дальше »2019-9-1 20:50
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South Korean ArtBloc to Sell David Hockney Paintings via Blockchain
South Korean project ArtBloc to sell David Hockney paintings using blockchain
дальше »2019-8-31 02:15
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South Korea Regulator to Support Proposed Crypto Exchange Regulation
The chairperson of the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has stated that he is in favour of a proposed reporting system for crypto exchanges operating in the nation. The regulations may serve to make digital currency trading platforms more transparent, as well as helping to protect against money laundering and other financial crimes. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00
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Samsung-Backed Blockchain Startup Raises $7.5M from Shinhan Bank
Samsung-backed blockchain startup Blockco raised $7.5 million in a funding round from the likes of Shinhan Bank and KEB Hana
дальше »2019-8-23 14:21
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As Part of Larger Trends, South Korean Exchange Prixbit Closes
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Prixbit has notified users it has shut down, possibly due to larger factors affecting the country. The post As Part of Larger Trends, South Korean Exchange Prixbit Closes appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-6 21:11
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Blockchain CEOs Fed Up With South Korean Regulation Approach: Report
South Korean Blockchain projects are ditching the domestic market due to regulatory headaches, mainstream media report. South Korean Blockchain Projects Look Abroad Referencing a range of industry experts on August 18, local news outlet Business Korea noted the increasing tendency for Blockchain projects born in South Korea to seek out easier funding overseas. дальше »
2019-8-20 18:00
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Malta Crypto Exchange Opened by Coinone to Close Next Month
The shuttering comes as Korea's third-largest exchange shores up its local business. дальше »
2019-8-19 09:00
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South Korea’s ‘Bit-Island,’ Jeju, Redoubles Crypto Efforts After Losing Regulatory Bid
Jeju, a small island south of Seoul, is redoubling its efforts to become South Korea's regulation-free Bit-Island after losing out to Busan. дальше »
2019-8-16 18:00
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Shinhan Bank Ally with Kakao’s Ground X to Build DLT-Based Security Solution
Shinhan Bank, a highly reputed Seoul-based financial institution that has been in existence since 1897, has joined forces with Ground X, the distributed ledger technology (DLT) and fintech platform of Korea’s internet giant, Kakao, and Hexlant, for the development of a blockchain-based security solution for its customers, reports The Korea Times, August 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-16 17:00
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Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Vanishes Again as Trading Range Tightens
The spread between the price of bitcoin on South Korean and U.S.-based crypto exchanges has disappeared after hitting 2019 highs. дальше »
2019-8-14 22:00
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KaKao Whets Users Appetite with its Klip Crypto Wallet Teaser
Kakao, the company in charge of South Korea’s most popular messaging app, Kakao Talk, has given cryptocurrency enthusiasts a glimpse of its Klip cryptocurrency wallet. Klip is being developed by Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary, GroundX and it’s designed to support non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized applications (dApps) as well as digital assets of projects on Kakao’s KlaytnRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-13 01:00
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Will China's 'Cryptocurrency' Pump - or Pummel - Bitcoin?
China's long-fabled "cryptocurrency" launch is finally on the horizon. According to Bloomberg, People’s Bank of China (PBoC) payments department deputy director Mu Changchun confirmed at the China Finance 40 Forum that the country’s cryptocurrency is nearing its release following a year of research and development. дальше »
2019-8-13 20:03
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Korea Exchange Affiliate Koscom to Launch DLT Platform for Unlisted Shares
South Korea’s state-backed Koscom to develop a blockchain-based trading platform for unlisted securities
дальше »2019-8-9 21:52
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South Korean Watchdog Plans Direct Supervision of Crypto Exchanges
A South Korean financial watchdog under the Financial Services Commission aims to more closely supervise exchanges in line with FATF standards. дальше »
2019-8-7 12:01
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South Korea: Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations Might Scupper Blockchain Busan “Safe Habor”
South Korea’s tough cryptocurrency regulations might hamper the city of Busan from successfully having a regulatory-free zone for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, according to a report by Korea ITTimes on August 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-7 09:00
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South Korean Crypto Platform ICON Launches Decentralized Passport Service
Korean crypto platform ICONLOOP has been busy despite the prolonged lull in altcoin activity. The latest development from the project is a blockchain-based self-sovereign identity authentication service. дальше »
2019-7-23 12:00
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Trillions: Crypto Scams Have Cost South Korea $2.7T Won
Scams Hit South Korea Hard Crypto scams haven’t been kind to South Korea. As reported by The Korea Herald, an English newspaper covering events in South Korea, the local Justice Ministry estimates that crypto-related crimes. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:30
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South Korea Estimates 2-Year Losses From Crypto Crimes at $2.3 Billion
Nearly 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) have been lost to cryptocurrency crimes in the last two years, not including exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:10
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South Korea Estimates 2-Year Losses from Crypto Crimes at $2.3 Billion
Nearly 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) have been lost to cryptocurrency crimes in the last two years, not including exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-7-22 11:10
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Korea alone estimates a loss of $2.3 billion from crypto-related crimes in just two years
Following a data released by the Korean government, Korean news agency, Yonhap reported that crimes associated with cryptocurrencies have caused a financial loss of about 2. 7 trillion won which is nearly $2. дальше »
2019-7-22 23:30
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Binance’s Fundamentals Positive, BNB Posts 6% Gain as Reaction
Binance coin (BNB) stable, adds 5. 2 percent BXB Inc likely to partner with Binance in South Korea After offering margin trading for their broad customer base, Binance is considering launching yet another exchange in South Korea. дальше »
2019-7-18 21:00
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Binance is working with ‘local partners’ to set up South Korean fiat-to-crypto exchange
Binance is spreading its golden wings. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its fiat-to-crypto base to South Korea. According to local Korean media outlet, BlockInPress, the Maltese-headquartered exchange is in talks with domestic regulators to set up the exchange. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:30
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South Korean Credit Card Company Launch First Transaction Service Using Blockchain
According to a post released by The Korea Times on July 15, 2019, Shinhan Card Co. Ltd. , global top-five credit card company in South Korea, obtained a patent for a blockchain-based payment system. дальше »
2019-7-16 09:00
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LG Files Trademark Application for Mobile Cryptocurrency Wallet
On July 2, the South Korean multinational company LG Electronics Inc. filed a trademark application with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office for its first major project in the crypto space, namely a mobile crypto wallet called ThinQ Wallet. дальше »
2019-7-15 19:00
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Consortium of Korea’s Major Tech Companies and Banks to Launch Mobile Digital Identity
A group of tech companies, telecoms, and major South Korean banks, led by Samsung, are launching a blockchain-powered digital identity platform to resolve a few critical vulnerabilities found in current online certificates used for sharing personal data, as per a press release. дальше »
2019-7-15 15:00
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Bitcoin and Ether Trade at Large Premium on South Korean Crypto Exchanges
The number one and two crypto assets by market capitalisation are currently trading at a large premium across South Korean exchanges. Bitcoin is selling close to $800 more than the rest of the world and Ether at around $20 higher. дальше »
2019-6-29 00:00
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