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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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South Korea to introduce crypto crime investigation unit
South Korean regulators are proactively addressing the rise in crypto crimes by considering establishing a permanent investigative unit. дальше »
2024-4-29 16:48
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Crypto Crackdown In South Korea: New Unit To Hunt Down Criminals
South Korea, a nation long enamored with cryptocurrency, is tightening its belt on the digital asset frontier. Faced with a surge in crypto-related crimes, the country is bolstering law enforcement and implementing its first-ever comprehensive crypto regulation, set to take effect in July 2024. дальше »
2024-4-29 11:55
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Regulatory Drama: Why Crypto.com Postponed Its Big Move Into Korea Days Before Launch
Crypto.com, a global crypto exchange, recently postponed its much-anticipated retail market expansion in South Korea, originally scheduled for April 29. This strategic decision came just six days before the planned launch, and according to the report, this delay is due to the company’s need for more comprehensive engagement with local regulatory bodies. Related Reading: South Korean […] дальше »
2024-4-24 04:00
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Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators
The Singapore-based exchange is postponing its expansion plans for South Korea, citing the need to communicate with regulators. The post Crypto .com postpones expansion plans for South Korea, talks with regulators appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 17:36
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Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe
The firm maintains the "highest" anti-money laundering standards in the industry, it said in a statement to CoinDesk. дальше »
2024-4-24 16:01
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South Korean won tops global crypto trading, overthrowing USD
The South Korean won has surpassed the U.S. dollar as the leading currency for trading crypto worldwide. дальше »
2024-4-17 20:19
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Crypto.com to launch services for retail traders in South Korean market
Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com is set to launch services in South Korea, two years after acquiring local crypto exchange OK-BIT. Crypto.com announced in a blog post on Apr. 2 that it’s planning to launch the Crypto.com App in South Korea… дальше »
2024-4-2 10:12
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Crypto.com to launch retail trading services in South Korea
Crypto.com is launching a crypto trading platform in South Korea after its acquisition of OK-BIT, a local crypto exchange. дальше »
2024-4-3 08:52
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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam
South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »
2024-3-26 15:19
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Korean altcoin issuer detained over $16.1m fraud allegations
A South Korean altcoin issuer was arrested by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office’s Virtual Asset Crime Joint Investigation Team on March 19, facing fraud charges. The unnamed individual is accused of defrauding investors of $16.1 million, an arrest that… дальше »
2024-3-21 12:33
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Korean tax service mulling new platform to monitor all crypto transactions
Korea’s National Tax Service wants to develop a new management system to monitor crypto transactions and combat illegal activities, targeting completion by 2025. South Korea‘s National Tax Service has initiated preliminary consultations with a consulting firm to develop a new… дальше »
2024-3-11 12:27
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Bitcoin Surge Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Exceed the Stock Market in South Korea
The KOSPI trading volume recorded 11.4794 trillion won on Mar.8, compared to nearly 12 trillion won on local crypto exchanges on Sunday. дальше »
2024-3-12 12:08
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US DOJ appeals Montenegro court’s extradition verdict favoring Do Kwon’s return to South Korea
U.S. prosecutors have declared their intention to appeal a recent decision by a Montenegrin high court regarding the extradition of Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. The development is part of an ongoing legal saga… дальше »
2024-3-8 11:12
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Do Kwon to Be Extradited to South Korea After March 23, Lawyer Says
Kwon successfully appealed a previous decision by the same court to send him to the U.S. instead. дальше »
2024-3-8 17:52
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Crypto reform takes a back seat in South Korea amid regulatory uncertainty, no BTC ETF plans in sight
South Korea’s People Power Party has decided to delay its intentions to relax cryptocurrency regulations indefinitely. This shift includes halting the initiative to lift the prohibition on domestic spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move initially anticipated by market watchers.… дальше »
2024-2-29 14:16
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South Korea to discuss NFT classification, Bitcoin ETFs with Gary Gensler
Head of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, Governor Lee Bok-hyun, is scheduled to discuss key regulatory issues with U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in May. дальше »
2024-2-27 19:01
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Korean investors increase Bitcoin purchase by 400%: Can BTC stay above $50k?
Bitcoin on-chain analysis explores what the latest 400% spike in Korean investors' buying trends could mean for BTC price prospects. дальше »
2024-2-24 21:40
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South Korea’s Gyeonggi province cracks down on crypto tax evasion, recovers $4.6m
A South Korean province has adopted an advanced system to combat crypto tax evasion, successfully recovering $4.6 million in unpaid taxes from delinquents. As per Feb. 22 local reports, the Gyeonggi province’s method represents a considerable shift from the traditional,… дальше »
2024-2-22 10:55
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South Korean parties pledge pro-crypto policies favoring ETFs, tax delays
Leading up to South Korea's general election in April, both the governing and opposition parties are courting voters with pro-crypto policies. дальше »
2024-2-22 21:15
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Largest South Korean Parties Promise Bitcoin ETFs Before Election
With South Korean elections mere weeks away, both contenders have pledged to approve a Bitcoin ETF. Slight additional policy differences distinguish the two options. дальше »
2024-2-22 18:00
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South Korea considers further delay in crypto taxation ahead of general election
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is proposing another delay in the implementation of cryptocurrency investment gains taxation, now potentially extending the start date to 2027. The move is part of the party’s campaign strategy for the forthcoming general election… дальше »
2024-2-19 10:16
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Klaytn and Finschia blockchains merge to become Asia’s ‘largest Web3 network’
With origins from Japan and South Korea, Klaytn and Finschia claim that they are slated to become Asia's largest Web3 ecosystem. дальше »
2024-2-18 04:40
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South Korea sees sharp 2023 increase in suspicious crypto transactions
South Korean authorities have reported a notable increase in suspicious cryptocurrency transaction reports in 2023. дальше »
2024-2-15 17:56
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South Korea’s FIU unveils strategy to block illicit crypto platforms
South Korea is set to intensify its scrutiny of virtual asset exchanges with plans to conduct inspections and block platforms that do not meet regulatory standards later this year. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has outlined a comprehensive “2024 Work… дальше »
2024-2-12 13:35
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