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S Korean Crypto Exchanges Team up to Fight Money Laundering, Illegal Trading Activities
Four of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Upbit, have announced a new initiative to increase anti-money laundering (AML) efforts and fight illegal activities on their respective platforms, the companies said in a joint statement on January 25. дальше »
2019-1-29 02:20
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South Korean Exchanges Announce Joint AML Initiative
South Korea has overcome last year’s cumbersome relationship with crypto trading as a result of its lack of clarity and consensus at different levels of government on the legal status of these activities. дальше »
2019-1-26 17:06
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CoinZest Airdrop Event Goes Wrong, Customers Receive $5.3 Million Worth of Crypto
CoinZest, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has been left with no choice but to roll back all transactions on its servers after it mistakenly airdropped bitcoin and altcoins amounting to $5. 3 million to its clients, instead of the intended We Game tokens (WGT), according to local news source, CoindeskKorea on January 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:00
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S. Korean Exchange Accidentally Sends $5 Million Worth of Bitcoin (BTC) In Error During Airdrop
An airdrop mishap worth $5 Million in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies was sent to customers of the South Korean exchange of CoinZest. The exchange was meant to send an airdrop of We Game Tokens (WGT) but a computer error resulted in users not only getting BTC and other cryptocurrencies, but deposits in the fiat […] The post S. дальше »
2019-1-22 16:46
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Korea’s Biggest Conference Is around the Corner
Chain Plus Korea, one of the most influential blockchain summit and conference organized by Chainers and MTN (Money Today Network, the 3rd largest Economic Media Group) is about to open on January 23-24 2019 at the Seoul Dragon City in Seoul, with the prediction of 2,000+ audience to attend from worldwide. дальше »
2019-1-18 02:00
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Only 7 out of 21 Crypto Exchanges Pass South Korean Government Audit
The South Korean Government recently conducted a security audit on 21 Cryptocurrency exchanges and according to a local news story published on January 10, 2019, only seven of them passed the audit. The audit took place between September and December 2018 and out of the 21 surveyed, Bithumb, Coinone, and Korbit, along with four others, made the grade. дальше »
2019-1-13 10:00
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Bithumb Holding Company Looks to Raise US$100M in Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Blockchain Exchange Alliance (BXA), the Singapore-headquartered holding company of Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is looking to raise at least US$100 million in a Bnktothefuture equity crowdfunding. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:50
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Bithumb Holding Company Looks to Raise US$100M in Equity Round
Blockchain Exchange Alliance (BXA), the Singapore-headquartered holding company of Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is looking to raise at least US$100 million in a Bnktothefuture equity crowdfunding. дальше »
2019-1-11 20:50
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Report: 70 to 80 Percent of South Korean Miners Shut Down in 2018
Chinese state television has sought to document the toll taken on South Korean cryptocurrency companies by 2018’s bear market, with Financial Channel (CCTV-2) producing a report detailing the challenges faced by Korean miners. дальше »
2019-1-4 07:15
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S.Korea Crypto Hacking Victim Denied Compensation After Court Ruling
A court ruling has exonerated Bithumb from liabilities totaling around 400 million Korean won after a client lost his funds due to crypto hacking. The post S.Korea Crypto Hacking Victim Denied Compensation After Court Ruling appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-1-4 00:07
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Where Are They Now?: South Korea Prohibits ICOs, Keeps Crypto-Exchanges and Adopts Blockchain
In the global blockchain regulation race, there are a number of battlegrounds where the technology, or at least facets of it, are debated with intense fervor. South Korea is most certainly one of those nations where blockchain contention runs deep. дальше »
2018-12-31 04:00
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Samsung Seeks UK Trademark For Cryptocurrency Wallet
Electronics giant Samsung has applied for a U.K. trademark for a cryptocurrency wallet
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South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency
According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies. Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs. дальше »
2018-12-26 20:00
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Major South Korean Business School to Offer a Crypto and Blockchain Focused MBA
The Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technologies announced on Friday, that it will now start offering a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. дальше »
2018-12-23 20:00
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Study: Asia Has More Impact on Bitcoin Price Than America and Europe
With events like SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs and the introduction of cryptocurrency derivatives, it is easy to imagine the market being driven by news out of the United States. However, new research suggests that Asia, and not the West, is the dominant driver of Bitcoin price and cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2018-12-21 04:00
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Report: Bithumb Denies Accusations of Faking Trade Volume
Crypto exchange Bithumb has denied accusations of faking trade volumes, stating that "Bithumb is doing nothing to inflate trading volume”
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Seoul Mayor Confirms to Attend CHAIN PLUS+ Blockchain Summit
CHAIN PLUS+ 2019 blockchain summit: January 23th-24th, 2019. As one of the world’s most popular blockchain and cryptocurrency investment market, South Korea has a high level of enthusiasm for crypto investment, large companies are actively deploying blockchain tracks, and even the Korean government continues to release good news——policy as one of the most important factors in the development of the […] дальше »
2018-12-19 13:27
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Israeli Startup Orbs Raises “7-Figure” Investment from S. Korea Internet Firm Kakao
Orbs, an Israeli startup developing a hybrid blockchain complementing and scaling base-layer protocols such as Ethereum, has raised a “seven-figure” US dollar investment from Kakao Investment, the venture arm of the leading South Korean Internet conglomerate Kakao. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:14
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South Korea’s Second Largest City to Develop Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Power Plant
The South Korean government will be spending four billion Korean won (KRW) ($3. 500. 000) to create and deploy a “virtual power plant” based on blockchain technology reports local media outlet Yonhap News on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:00
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National Assembly of South Korea has held crypto regulation debate with local crypto exchanges
The National Assembly of South Korea has held a crypto regulation debate arranged by major local cryptocurrency exchanges, Cointelegraph reported. The topics of the debate were proposed by seven crypto exchanges – Bithumb, CobitCoin, Coinone, Upbit, Gopax, Coinplug and Hanbitco. дальше »
2018-12-11 13:03
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In Bear Market, Korea’s Biggest Crypto Project ICON Showed Solid Progress
A goodbye note from Deblock’s now-former Head of Research revealed the progress of their ICON blockchain project in all these months. And they looked extremely positive. As he left the company to pursue his startup, Markus Jun noted ICON as one of the very few blockchain projects that showed significant accomplishments despite staying inside a. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:00
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New Report Spotlights South Korea’s Growing Importance on Global Crypto Stage
South Korea is already a key player on the global cryptocurrency stage but a new report by blockchain intelligence startup Cindicator suggests that this is only the beginning. South Koreans are estimated to account for 30% of all cryptocurrency trading in the world and about 30% of locals are said to have invested in them. дальше »
2018-12-7 02:30
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What is an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)? | The Evolution of a Slowing ICO Market
Speculation on initial coin offerings (ICOs) in South Korea seems to be on its last legs. The copious flow of funds into the coffers of cryptocurrency ventures from Korean retail… The post What is an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)? | The Evolution of a Slowing ICO Market appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-12-1 15:29
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Report: Banks Are More Vulnerable to Terrorist Financing Than Crypto
A risk assessment report released by the Financial Information Unit (FIU) found banks more vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing risks than cryptocurrencies, Business Korea reported. дальше »
2018-11-30 01:00
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Amazon Web Services Outrage Causes Korean Exchanges to go Dark
Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered an outage that affected two major cryptocurrency exchanges and dozens of other businesses. These server Failures ended up leaving Coinone and Upbit with its services offline, reported The Next Web on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-24 22:00
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Pure Bit Bamboozles Investors in $2.7 Million ICO Exit Scam
Pure Bit lured investors in with promises of a rewarding ICO then mysteriously vanished, taking 13,000 worth of ETH with them. There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute The South Korean exchange is accused of pulling an exit scam after raising nearly 13,000 ETH ($2. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:00
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Crypto Exchange in South Korea Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $30 Million
Pure Bit, a cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, has allegedly pulled an exit scam, disappearing with more than $30 million worth of user funds. On Nov. 9, as BlockchainROK, a trusted news source in South Korea reported, the management team of Pure Bit started to delete social media handles of the exchange and kicking users […] The post Crypto Exchange in South Korea Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $30 Million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-11-10 12:35
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ICO Exit Scam? 13,000 Ethereum (ETH), Crypto Startup Disappear Overnight
South Korean ICO Steals $2. 7 Million In Ethereum (ETH) Although the fear of scams in the nascent crypto industry is often well overblown, on Friday, reports arose that an apparently South Korea-based crypto-centric startup pulled a devastating exit scam on its private sale investors, stealing thousands of Ethereum (ETH) in the process. дальше »
2018-11-10 04:49
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South Korean Lawyers Urge Government to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Protect Investors
The Reuters reported on Nov. 8th that the South Korean Bar Association publicly pressed the government to enact a legal framework that recognizes digital assets as a standalone industry and protect investors. дальше »
2018-11-9 14:29
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Korean Lawyers Urge Government to Draw Up Blockchain Rules
The Korean Bar Association has called on the government to introduce blockchain regulations, ASAP. дальше »
2018-11-9 21:08
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South Korea’s Trading Volume could move the big bull back to a $6,800 resistance level
An interesting possibility is likely to occur with the big bull as it keeps pushing on strongly despite the swiftness in the rise and fall of its trading price. Yesterday, ZyCrypto reported that Bitcoin had amassed an impressive gain that moved it from the $6,400 to a new standpoint of $6,500. дальше »
2018-11-8 20:04
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Bithumb Partners ‘Asian Amazon’ While Lawyers Urge Korean Govt to Establish Crypto Framework
Lawyers in the Southeast Asian country lobbied the government today to quickly establish a legal framework for investor protection. The Korean Bar Association rarely campaigns publically for specific technologies or industry groups, however members felt strongly enough to do so for the cryptocurrency ecosystem within the country. дальше »
2018-11-8 15:30
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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