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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
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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 »
2018-8-27 12:46
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South Korea’s Got Blockchain in its Seoul
In August, South Korea has begun establishing itself as a global leader in blockchain acquisition and application. Competition Breeds Innovation The South Korean technology giants Samsung and LG have been mainstays in the consumer electronics market for years often going head to head with Apple and GE for global market share. дальше »
2018-8-25 02:00
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South Korea’s National Assembly Keen to Discuss ICO Guidelines and Blockchain Technology
According to Business Korea, the National Assembly of South Korea convened in an extraordinary session to discuss different ways to promote cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Although South Korea enacted a blanket ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) in September 2017, the National Assembly is interested in creating new guidelines for the ICO industry. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:15
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South Korea Blockchain Industry Blooming – Swytch Announces Partnership to Expand Possibilities for Renewable Energies
South Korean city Chuncheon has joined with Swytch in a partnership to expand and accelerate the city’s use of renewable energy. In a move that mirrors other government investments in the blockchain, the agreement between the city and Swytch will see the two organizations examining how to use Swytch technology to make more citizens benefit […] South Korea Blockchain Industry Blooming – Swytch Announces Partnership to Expand Possibilities for Renewable Energies was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:59
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South Korea Invests $4.4 Billion in Blockchain Technology
Despite showing reluctance toward cryptocurrencies, the South Korean government revealed its intention to “nurture” eight growing sectors of the domestic economy–including blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-18 10:00
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Jeju Island Governor Announces Plans to Create a “Blockchain Hub”
Won Hee-ryong, governor of Jeju Island, made broke headlines on August 13, 2018, when he made a formal request to designate the island as a “special economic zone” for blockchain and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-16 10:00
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South Korea Allocates One Trillion Won for Blockchain Technology in 2019
South Korea is showing a greater interest towards the field of cryptocurrencies, budgeting upwards of one trillion won (around $880 million) for the fields of blockchain technology, AI, and the sharing economy. дальше »
2018-8-16 09:00
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China and South Korea Pledge More Money to Blockchain Research
South Korea will invest heavily in emerging technologies in 2019, one of which is blockchain technology. The move was announced by the country’s Finance Minister, Kim Dong-yeon, during a recent cabinet meeting. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:00
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Exchanges Protest as Korea Removes Crypto Businesses from Tax Reduction Bill
Local crypto exchanges and blockchain-related non-profit associations have started to formally protest against the government of South Korea for its controversial decision to remove cryptocurrency businesses from its tax reduction bill. дальше »
2018-8-14 04:00
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South Korean Authorities Raids Crypto Firm in Alleged Crypto Scam
A Local firm in South Korea, Shinil, was raided in the early hours of yesterday by authorities of the country due to an alleged crypto scam that saw the company promise investors the remains of a wrecked Russian ship, Dmitrii Donskoi, during the Russo-Japanese war in 1905. дальше »
2018-8-9 02:40
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Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association Calls on Government to Regulate Crypto
The recently launched Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association has called on the state to get a move on crypto and blockchain regulation
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Korea’s Macrogen Joins Forces with Bigster to Create Blockchain-based Medical Data Platform
South Korea biotechnology company Macrogen, stated in their press release on Monday, August 6, 2018, that they will join forces with Bigstor, a local data company to create a blockchain-based medical genome data distribution platform. дальше »
2018-8-8 16:00
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Bithumb Crypto Exchange Re-opens Deposits and Withdrawals
In mid-June 2018 Bithumb was hacked for $31 million worth of cryptocurrency and subsequently halted all withdrawal and deposit services. On Aug. 4, however, Bithumb resumed the services for 10 specific cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-7 12:00
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Founders of Shinil Group Investigated by South Korean Police for Cryptocurrency Scam
Korean law enforcement agents are now pointing their searchlight into the operations of Shinil Group, a firm that claimed to have found more than $100 billion worth of gold in a sunken Russian shipwreck. дальше »
2018-8-3 10:00
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South Korean Shipwreck Probed for Potential ICO Scam
A possible ICO scam is under investigation in South Korea after a much-publicized shipwreck attracted the suspicions of local authorities. Sunken Treasures As reported by local outlet Korea Joongang Daily on August 1, 2018, Seoul-based Shinil Group is facing the heat as a critical figure in the scam. дальше »
2018-8-2 22:00
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Bithumb Crypto Exchange Faces Bank Freeze and Halts New Accounts
Emerging cryptocurrency regulations are putting greater scrutiny on exchanges and companies worldwide. Starting August 1, 2018, Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb will no longer issue new virtual accounts due to the failure to renew a banking contract. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:00
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ICO Research Firms in South Korea Are Gaining Popularity
The rising threat of frauds and blatant exit-scams from ICO firms and token issuers is set to slow down in the months to come, as several cryptocurrency-centric security firms have set up shop to fight against the nuisance, reported Business Korea on July 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-1 01:00
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Tanks to $7,790
After several days of bitcoin remaining above $8,000 and enthusiasts rejoicing about a possible new era for crypto, bitcoin has suddenly tanked by roughly $400 and is now trading for about $7,790. Current conditions suggest that bitcoin – despite showing signs of newfound strength – is still just as vulnerable as ever to volatility and […] дальше »
2018-7-31 20:29
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Tanks to $7,743
After several days of bitcoin remaining above $8,000 and enthusiasts rejoicing about a possible new era for crypto, bitcoin has suddenly tanked by roughly $400 and is now trading for about $7,743. Current conditions suggest that bitcoin – despite showing signs of newfound strength – is still just as vulnerable as ever to volatility and […] дальше »
2018-8-1 20:29
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Are Cryptocurrency Research Centers in South Korea the Next Step Towards Mass Adoption?
Industry-specific research centers have begun opening in South Korea, aiming to provide comprehensive analyses of the cryptocurrency market conditions in the country and abroad. Adoption Through Clarity And Protection Local media Business Korea reports that specialized cryptocurrency research centers have started to launch in South Korea. дальше »
2018-7-31 02:00
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South Korean Regulator Compels Lawmakers to pass the crypto bill urgently
Regulation South Korea’s top financial regulator has urged lawmakers to pass the country’s first crypto bill quickly, citing the urgent need from rising incidents at crypto exchanges. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Law Urgently Needed South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has urged lawmakers to “pass the country’s дальше »
2018-7-28 11:06
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South Korea’s Second-Largest Mobile Operator Unveils Its Blockchain Network
There are quite a few companies which are building their own proprietary blockchains. As is always the case when ventures like these come to market, one has to wonder whether they can live up to expectations. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:00
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South Korean Govt Speeds up Legalising Crypto Market Bill
As the cryptocurrency industry reels under pressure due to the high number of crypto crimes and continued security threats, the Regulators urged the government of South Korea to bring in new legislation at the earliest. дальше »
2018-7-27 22:12
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Korean Regulator Urges Haste on Crypto Bill After Exchange Hacks
An executive at the Financial Services Commission has called on politicians to pass a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges "as soon as possible." дальше »
2018-7-26 19:00
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Binance’s South Korea Expansion Plan: Exchange Doesn’t Deny but Plays Down Hype
Crypto traders in South Korea could soon have direct access to Binance’s trading platform. According to a speculative report circulating in the Korean media, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world (by trading volume) is preparing to tap in on South Korea’s booming digital asset market by setting up a regional office in the country. дальше »
2018-7-26 17:28
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Mike Novogratz Leads Investment in Crypto Lending, Predicts $800 Billion Market Cap
Billionaire Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz announced a multi-million dollar foray into the crypto-lending sector, predicting that the total cryptocurrency market capitalization will exceed $800 billion in the next 12 months. дальше »
2018-7-26 12:00
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Binance Prepares to Enter the South Korean Crypto Market
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange which continues to make headlines on a regular basis. In its latest move, the company is trying to make inroads into South Korea, which is the world’s leading cryptocurrency market as of right now. дальше »
2018-7-26 21:00
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Binance Eyes Up South Korea as Next Conquest
Days after marking its first-year anniversary, leading exchange Binance is reportedly poised to enter South Korea. Seeing more than $600 million worth of cryptocurrency traded every day, the South Korean market is the fifth-most active in the world. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:00
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‘Momentum Is Building On The Chain’: Analyst Says This Bitcoin Rally is Different
This Bitcoin price surge is not like the rest: that’s according to Mati Greenspan, who this week produced new evidence of Bitcoin’s solid underlying health. Interest ‘Not Just On Futures And Exchanges’ In a series of tweets Tuesday and Wednesday, the eToro senior market analyst and cryptocurrency commentator placed the spotlight on tight exchange spreads, activity in East Asia and network usage increases. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:00
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Binance Sets Sights On South Korea
Following South Korea’s moves to embrace the cryptocurrency market, crypto exchange giant Binance has announced plans to expand into one of the world’s top markets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). дальше »
2018-7-25 03:36
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Bitcoin Up 20% in One Week, now valued above $8,000
The last time bitcoin traded above that key level was May 23. The digital currency is up more than 20 percent in the past week, mostly buoyed by reports of institutional investor interest. Last week, BlackRock confirmed it assembled a working group to look into cryptocurrencies and its underlying technology, blockchain. Speculation that a bitcoin дальше »
2018-7-25 00:15
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In 1 Year, Samsung Has Gone from Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer to Accepting Crypto
Samsung, the $290 billion electronics giant, has started to accept crypto in its stores in the Baltic region as an alternative to fiat money on July 21, 2018. Heavily Involved in Crypto In South Korea, Samsung remains as the dominant conglomerate in virtually every major industry including insurance, real estate, construction, shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing, and finance. дальше »
2018-7-25 21:00
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In once week, Bitcoin has jumped up 20% and is now above $8000
The last time bitcoin traded above that key level was May 23. The digital currency is up more than 20 percent in the past week, mostly buoyed by reports of institutional investor interest. Last week, BlackRock confirmed it assembled a working group to look into cryptocurrencies and its underlying technology, blockchain. Speculation that a bitcoin дальше »
2018-7-24 19:44
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Binance Plans to Enter South Korea
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is purportedly about to enter the South Korean market. Binance Expanding to South Korea The world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchange is supposedly planning to continue its expansion by entering the South Korean market, according to Business Korea. дальше »
2018-7-24 17:30
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How Chinese Millionaires Are Still Using Bitcoin to Buy Properties Overseas
Millionaire investors in China are still utilizing significant cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether to purchase properties overseas, despite the crackdown on digital asset trading by the Chinese authorities. дальше »
2018-7-24 13:00
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South Korean Regulators Create Exclusive Cryptocurrency Department for Policymaking
The South Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem has achieved another feat in its journey towards legalization. The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced on July 17, 2018, via a press release that it would conduct an organizational reshuffle, in a bid to establish a body called Financial Information Bureau (FIB), to oversee the Fintech, big data and cryptocurrency sectors. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:00
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South Korean Regulators Create Exclusive Cryptocurrency Department For Policymaking
The South Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem has achieved another feat in its journey towards legalization. The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced on July 17, 2018, via a press release that it would conduct an organizational reshuffle, in a bid to establish a body called Financial Information Bureau (FIB), to oversee the Fintech, big data and cryptocurrency sectors. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:00
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Cryptocurrency division has been created by South Korea’s financial service commission
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission recently announced a “major organizational reshuffle” to help protect consumers and adapt to changing financial innovations. Part of the reorganization includes a new division to oversee the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-7-21 17:21
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Today:EY buys Crypto patents and Coinbase forms political action committee.
The Daily In The Daily on Saturday, crypto exchange Coinbase has formed a political action committee to raise funds for US elections. Also, Ernst & Young has announced the acquisition of crypto technology and patents, and Indonesian crypto POS terminal maker Pundi X is looking to expand in South Korea with a new partnership. According дальше »
2018-7-21 15:23
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission Announces Creation of Cryptocurrency Division
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission recently announced a “major organizational reshuffle” to help protect consumers and adapt to changing financial innovations. Part of the reorganization includes a new division to oversee the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-7-21 14:00
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South Korean Regulator Launches Initiative to Improve Relationship with Crypto
The South Korean financial watchdog, Financial Services Commission (FSC), has created the Financial Innovation Bureau to oversee and nurture the crypto sector as part of the fourth industrial revolution. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:00
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CoinMarketCap Rehauls Exchange Listings in Response to Controversies Over Skewed Volumes
Crypto price tracker and exchange rankings site CoinMarketCap.com is rehauling its exchange listings method in light of concerns over skewed trade volume data
дальше »2018-7-20 15:20
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South Korea to Reduce Taxes for Blockchain Startups
With the impending legalization of cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses, South Korea continues to make way for blockchain development. A leader in the industry, South Korea is considering reducing taxes for blockchain startups to fuel ‘growth through innovation. дальше »
2018-7-19 18:00
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South Korean Administrative District Builds Blockchain-based ‘Proposal Evaluation System’
An administrative district in Seoul will now implement smart administration through blockchain technology
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Korea May Use Blockchain to Verify Food and Livestock, with Waltonchain Partnership
The development company behind the Internet of Things (IoT)-focused public blockchain network, Waltonchain, has secured a strategic partnership with the South Korea Food and Livestock Promotion Center, to encourage the usage of the blockchain in the agricultural and food distribution sector. дальше »
2018-7-19 11:00
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Korean Blockchain Association Gives 12 Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges Clean Bill of Health, Insurance on the Horizon
In a bid to improve the security level and general standards of cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, after a series of hacks and heists rattled the local cryptospace, the Korean Blockchain Association (KBA) formulated a set of stringent guidelines that would govern exchanges and crypto-related projects in the state. дальше »
2018-7-17 20:00
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Big Business Promotes Blockchain at World Cup Event
You know it’s serious when companies are willing to spend significant cash on small blocks of advertising. That’s what happened during one of the World Cup quarterfinal matches, and it’s a big deal in terms of who sponsored the commercial. дальше »
2018-7-16 16:00
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Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange is Moving to Japan, Outrage From Investors
Bithumb, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea by trading volume and user base, is expanding to Japan, the biggest market for cryptocurrency investors. The post Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange is Moving to Japan, Outrage From Investors appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-16 05:00
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Korea Blockchain Weeks Seek to Solve Some of Crypto’s Most Pressing Problems
South Korea has always played a crucial role in crypto development and proliferation. The post Korea Blockchain Weeks Seek to Solve Some of Crypto’s Most Pressing Problems appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-15 19:00
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