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Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Launch Security Token Platform in the U.S.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly exploring the possibility of a security token exchange in the U. S. , according to people familiar with the matter. Local news agency Yonhap News was able to confirm on November 2, 2018, that Bithumb has agreed to partner with American fintech company seriesOne. дальше »
2018-11-3 14:00
Bitstamp, Europe’s Largest Crypto Exchange Acquired By South Korean Firm
In what’s turning out to be a popular trend, Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange has been acquired by a South Korean investment firm. Bitstamp, which is the oldest major exchange in the world, disclosed the deal today, October 29. дальше »
2018-11-3 22:00
Hong Kong Plans to Regulate Crypto with New Sandbox
Reports suggest that Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has come up with new plans to regulate cryptocurrency funds and exchanges. While it is known for being crypto-friendly, Hong Kong is still not satisfied with the amount of protection that its crypto users currently enjoy. дальше »
2018-11-2 23:30
Bithumb Launching US Securities Exchange with SeriesOne Partnership
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has joined the league of exchanges diversifying their international offerings by setting up a US securities trading platform. Preempting ‘Global’ Blockchain Asset Tokenization Through a partnership with blockchain fundraising platform SeriesOne, Bithumb seeks to speed up its growth into a “global financial firm” by cornering the securities token market, local South Korean media outlet Yonhap News Agency reported Nov 1. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:30
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb To Launch US Security Token Platform
In spite of their relative youth, security tokens have been lauded as the inevitable future of the crypto and blockchain industry. While some pundits would beg to differ, security tokens moved a step closer towards global adoption on Thursday, as it was revealed that Bithumb has plans to launch a cutting-edge U. дальше »
2018-11-1 12:00
South Korea Points to North Korea as Cryptojacking Culprit
South Korean intelligence officials are pointing toward North Korea as being the responsible party behind a string of cryptojacking cases across the country. North Korea Continues to Mine for Crypto on South Korean Computers According to a new intelligence gathering report, prompted by an upcoming visit to North Korea’s nuclear test site by international inspectors,. дальше »
2018-11-1 04:00
South Korea approves banks working with cryptocurrency exchanges
The commissioner of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea, Choi Jong-Ku, has reaffirmed that there exists no issues related to compliance and security in the process of banks providing virtual bank accounts to local cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:09
ICON (ICX) Demos Three Projects In Seoul Government Collaboration
South Korean blockchain platform, ICON, continues to forge ahead with projects involving the local administration. This week it demoed three new initiatives in conjunction with the Seoul Metropolitan Government; ID Card, Voting System & S-Coin Payment. дальше »
2018-10-30 10:17
Cryptocurrency Trading Volume in South Korea Soars
After a quiet start to 2018 and a significant contraction in the middle of the year, there is a considerable increase in Korean won (KRW) cryptocurrency trades. Despite this increase, the “kimchi premium” that existed in 2017 has yet to surface in cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea. дальше »
2018-10-30 01:00
Crypto Volume in South Korea Rises, Will it Boost Global market?
The conducive developments in South Korean crypto space have boosted fiat influx into the market, reveals this month’s data. eToro eanalyst Mati Greenspan pitted Korean Won against the most volumed bitcoin-quoted assets, including the US Dollar, Euro, the Pound and also Tether. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:12
ICON Showcases 3 Joint Blockchain Apps With Seoul Government
ICON’s initiatives to connect South Korea in its blockchain-powered ecosystem are gaining momentum. Recently, at the Blockchain International Digital Festival, which was hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, ICON demonstrated the three main components of its blockchain ecosystem for the residents of Seoul – ICON Blockchain Identification Card, ICON Blockchain Vote, and ICON Blockchain S-Coin. дальше »
2018-10-29 14:57
In Korea's Ruling Party, A Lawmaker Commits to Ending the ICO Ban
A powerful new voice is standing up to South Korea's ICO ban. дальше »
2018-10-29 07:03
Binance CEO Asks Followers to Help Nab a Fraudster
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao has appealed to his followers on Twitter to report an impostor pretending to be the CEO of the Korean arm of the crypto exchange. Zhao, however, didn’t clarify if Binance is contemplating any legal action against the alleged perpetrator. дальше »
2018-10-27 16:00
Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors
In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-10-26 18:45
South Korean ICO Ban May Be Lifted in November
Seoul, South Korea. This morning at the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo, Representative Hye Hoon Lee, hinted at the South Korean government changing its stance on ICOs. Mrs. Lee is the nominee… The post South Korean ICO Ban May Be Lifted in November appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:21
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Launches a Decentralized Exchange
On October 15, 2018, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced they are launching their first official decentralized exchange, dubbed Bithumb DEX. The Korean crypto giant Bithumb is said to leverage OneRoot R1 protocol to increase the overall efficiency of the decentralized exchange. дальше »
2018-10-19 15:00
South Korean Financial Regulator Maintains Negative Stance on Cryptocurrencies
The top financial regulator of South Korea doesn’t believe that cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) have positive connotations. During the parliamentary audit sessions of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) at the National Assembly on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:59
South Korean Company Awarded FinTech Security Patent
KB Financial Group, a South Korean based financial holding company, has just been awarded a patent for its application security technology, according to a report in South Korean media outlet The Digital Times. дальше »
2018-10-16 13:00
ICON (ICX) Increases Ties With South Korean Government
South Korea is a powerhouse when it comes to crypto markets. Things that happen in this Southeast Asian nation have big implications across the entire market and crypto ecosystem. The government’s role in shaping the future of this market is paramount and crypto projects close to that will have the edge. дальше »
2018-10-16 12:46
South Korea Stands Firm: Won’t Legalize ICOs For Now
South Korea stood its ground on the matter of legalizing initial coin offerings (ICOs), reaffirming the ban that the country instituted last fall. ICO Ban Stands The Financial Services Commission (FSC) – South Korea’s top financial regulator — reaffirmed October 11 that the country will maintain its position on initial coin offerings and keep them outlawed. дальше »
2018-10-12 20:00
South Korea Mulls Over Reversing Ban on ICOs
South Korean legislators are planning to chase the road to clear their stance on Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) in November this year. Despite the government’s on-again-off-again relationship with cryptocurrencies, a National Assembly committee has mooted to revamp the cryptocurrency policies in the country on October 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-12 09:00
Korea’s Finance Regulator: We Should Not Equate Cryptos with Blockchain
South Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday clarified that initial coin offering (ICO) issuance will remain banned despite the government’s inclination towards setting up a blockchain hub in Seoul. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30
Huge User-base South Korean Startups Flock to The Blockchain
Some of the largest startups in South Korea with over 10 million users are turning to the blockchain. “Baedal Minjik,” a food delivery startup whose annual revenue surged 80 percent last year, and “Joonggonara,” a major used goods marketplace in South Korea, have shown interests in integrating the digital ledger technology. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:00
South Korean Messenger KakaoTalk Releases Blockchain Platform Klaytn
Ground X, the blockchain development arm of South Korean mobile platform Kakao, announced October 8, 2018, the debut of their blockchain platform “Klaytn. ” Ground X Releases Platform Alongside the actual platform, Klatyn has also released tutorials and toolkits to allow blockchain developers to leverage its tech, as well as a wallet, blockchain explorer, and BLASQ, their take on an incentivized. дальше »
2018-10-9 21:00
Gov’t of South Korea is Endorsing Crypto and Blockchain Like No Other Region
South Korea is leading an example of being the world’s most hospitable regions for crypto and blockchain entrepreneurs. The world’s eleventh-largest economy has committed a $100 million fund to develop its capital Seoul as a center of blockchain innovation. дальше »
2018-10-9 12:10
3 Major South Korean Crypto Exchange Hacks to Date
South Korea plays an important role in the cryptocurrency world. Ever since China lost its dominant position, South Korea has become of the Asia’s biggest Bitcoin and altcoin trading hubs. That success comes with potential issues, as numerous exchanges have been hacked in the process. дальше »
2018-10-8 20:00
Crypto Platform Bithumb To Open Decentralized Exchange Before Binance
Bithumb Follows Binance’s Lead To Open Decentralized Exchange Decentralized Exchanges, commonly referred to as DEXs in the crypto community, have flowered into quite the hot topic in the past months, as a series of exchange platforms and promising startups have unveiled plans to launch their own decentralized platforms, which will allow users to trade any variety […] The post Crypto Platform Bithumb To Open Decentralized Exchange Before Binance appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-10-8 00:13
South Korea: Ruling Party Lawmakers Urge Government to Go Ease on ICO Regulation
According to a report by Business Korea, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party lawmakers Min Byung-doo and Roh Woong-rae are spearheading an initiative to convince the government to reverse the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) enacted in Sept. дальше »
2018-10-7 20:59
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Purportedly Set up Decentralized Subsidy
South Korea’s crypto exchange heavyweight Bithumb has announced that it was all set to launch a decentralized exchange in a bid to cater to its overseas expanding base in the coming few months, reported Business Korea on October 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-6 05:00
South Korean Lawmakers Call out Country’s Delay in Regulating Token Issuances and Cryptocurrencies
Pointing out the government’s delay in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) since a year, South Korean lawmakers called for swift regulatory action in a parliamentary forum on Oct. 2, reported Business Korea. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:00
South Korean Lawmakers Propose the Legalization of ICOs
South Korea has maintained a reasonably negative stance on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) since their blanket ban in September 2017. According to Business Korea’s article released on October 4, 2018, however, the National Assembly is looking to convince the government to remove the ICO ban as it may undermine South Korea’s future competitiveness. дальше »
2018-10-5 09:00
South Korea Denies Cryptocurrency Exchanges From Venture Firm Certification
Although the South Korean Government is keen to improve blockchain regulations, they do not express the same sentiment towards the cryptocurrency industry. According to an article published by Business Korea on October 1, 2018, the South Korean Government decided to deny cryptocurrency exchanges from venture firm certification, which will lead to an increase in taxes for these companies. дальше »
2018-10-3 23:00
South Korea Interested In Third Generation Blockchains
Second-generation platforms like Ethereum allow applications to run as programmed whereas third-generation platforms have come out of the blue addressing current issues with second-generation networks, this has grabbed the attention of South Korea. дальше »
2018-10-1 23:00
Billionaire Investor Novogratz Discusses Ripple 3x Surge: 3 Possible Factors
XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network is up another 10 percent as investors speculate on what has caused its price to nearly triple in the past week. According to prominent investors and analysts, the staggering 155 percent price increase of Ripple in the last seven days from $0. дальше »
2018-9-23 10:00
Korean Mobile Carrier Will Provide Blockchain Payments Overseas
Korean mobile carrier LG Uplus will provide blockchain-based overseas payment services to its subscribers via partnerships in Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. The service, based on the cross-carrier payment system (CCPS), is expected to go on trial early next year. дальше »
2018-9-20 14:14
LG’s Blockchain Service To Facilitate Cross-Carrier International Payments
LG’s telecom subsidiary, LG Uplus, has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see it offer its users blockchain-based international payments. The service will begin trial early next year and will enable users to make payments in Japan and Taiwan, the first such product by a Korean telecoms operator. дальше »
2018-9-19 18:00
Upbit Developer Conference Opens in Jeju Island, Dunamu Chairman Makes Welcome Remarks
South Korea’s Jeju Island was painted red by a global community of blockchain enthusiasts on Thursday, Sept. 13, as the inaugural Upbit Developer Conference 2018 (UDC 2018) started off with a bang. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:29
Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets
The Bank of Korea has warned that significant price differences between South Korean exchanges and those abroad, or the “Kimchi Premium,” may emerge in the coming years. Kimchi May Strike Back According to local outlet No Cut News, South Korea’s central bank cautioned officials of another “Kimchi Premium”-like situation if regulations and crypto trading frameworks […] The post Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-12 07:00
South Korean Postal Service Seeks Goldman Sachs’ Crypto Know-How
South Korea’s national postal service is meeting with Goldman Sachs’ cryptocurrency research team at the end of September. The country’s postal service revealed its intentions to dive deeper into digital assets and blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-7 17:00
South Korea Begins Training Citizens to Lead its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Ecosystem
South Korean authorities are collaborating with the Walton Blockchain Research Institute to make 42 people proficient in Blockchain technology and get immediate employment in the country, as first reported by local news source Kinews on August 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-5 15:00
Trader: Bitcoin Break Out Imminent as Weekly Chart Turns Bullish, $8,000 Next?
Over the past 24 hours, many well-recognized traders in the cryptocurrency market have expressed their optimism toward the stabilization of Bitcoin and its positive weekly moving average convergence divergence (MACD). дальше »
2018-9-3 10:41
Korea’s 2nd Largest Crypto Exchange Sees $250 Million Of Fake Volume Daily
Over the past week, as the crypto market began its slow move upwards, volume saw a resurgence, with the daily volume posted by exchanges rising from an average of $10 billion to $12 billion. Although some investors saw the rising volume as an evident sign of the return of retail interest, some pundits claimed that. дальше »
2018-9-3 09:01
Korean Lawmaker Stresses the Importance of a Cryptocurrency Special Zone for ICOs
It’s almost been a year since the South Korean Government enacted their blanket ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs). Business Korea reported that during 2017 to 2018, there had been many conflicting policies concerning the promotion of blockchain technology and the banning of ICOs. дальше »
2018-8-31 14:00
Korea’s Major Crypto Exchange Bithumb Resumes Registration. Partners With NH Bank
Hankyung, a mainstream media outlet in South Korea, has reported that Bithumb, the country’s second largest crypto exchange, will officially resume new user registrations on September 1. Bithumb has disallowed new registrations for traders in South Korea since January of 2018, following the encouragement of the government to establish formal agreements between cryptocurrency trading platforms. дальше »
2018-9-1 13:56
Korean Lawmaker is ‘Upset to See South Korea Prohibit ICOs’
This week, South Korean lawmakers observed the government’s confusing stance on distributed ledger applications, with blockchain technology promoted across the board and ICO projects facing strict crackdowns. дальше »
2018-8-31 12:00
South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Giant ‘Bithumb’ Reopens User Registration Feature
Bithumb has resumed registering new users, more than two months after suffering a hack. The South Korea based platform experienced a massive spike in trading volume following the announcement. Some experts believe the user registration resumption by the platform contributed to the recent Bitcoin price increase. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:50
Israeli Blockchain Startup Orbs Opens South Korea Office; Partners with Kakao Subsidiary Ground X
Blockchain startup Orbs is expanding into South Korea with the opening of its Seoul headquarters, the company’s first office outside of Israel, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) freshly signed with Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X for research, development and business cooperation. дальше »
2018-8-29 22:55
South Korea: Trading Volume Soars as Bithumb Reopens to New Customers
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced it will resume accepting new user accounts after resolving a dispute with its banking partner. Month-Long Impasse Ends As local news media outlet Yonhap reports August 29, Bithumb has come to an agreement with Nonghyup Bank, which in July stopped serving it, reportedly due to the exchange’s recent hack in which it lost over $30 million. дальше »
2018-8-29 16:00
How ICON Partnered with Korea’s Biggest Insurance Firm to Develop Blockchain Apps
This past June, ICON, the most valuable blockchain project in South Korea, secured a strategic partnership with Kyobo Life, the country’s largest insurance firm alongside Samsung, to develop blockchain-based services. дальше »
2018-8-29 16:00
ICON (ICX) Jumps 25%, ICONLOOP Gets Government Recognition
Cryptocurrency markets have been pretty flat over the weekend with no major movements for the top two, Bitcoin and Ethereum. A couple the altcoins have done very well however and one of them is ICON. дальше »