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South Korean Regulators to Bar Crypto Exchanges from Handling Privacy Coins
From March 2021, cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual currency providers in South Korea will be barred from handling “dark” coins and assets that heighten money laundering risks, the country’s main regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), in a notice on Nov 3, said. дальше »
2020-11-5 20:59
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South Korea Lawmakers Mull New Crypto Legislation
South Korea’s National Assembly is working with industry stakeholders to draft a “Virtual Asset Business Law. ” With the country falling behind the likes of China in the emerging digital economy, South Korean lawmakers and blockchain industry insiders are working to create clear-cut regulations for digital assets. дальше »
2020-10-8 18:57
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Bank of Korea to Test CBDC Distribution in 2021
With phase one of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiment complete, the Bank of Korea (BOK) is looking forward to testing the token distribution system in 2021. Despite the ongoing CBDC trials, South Korea’s central bank says it is not looking to launch a sovereign digital currency. дальше »
2020-10-7 14:34
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South Korea's digital won to begin distribution phase next year
The South Korean central bank is on track with its CBDC pilot program, but still insists it has no current plans to launch.
дальше »2020-10-8 14:19
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S. Korea’s Major Crypto Exchange Bithumb Up for Sale Again, Report
The owners of Bithumb are reportedly looking to sell the cryptocurrency exchange once again. The asking price is believed to be at least 500 billion won (around $430 million). Bithumb was last up for sale in 2018. дальше »
2020-9-23 20:21
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Bithumb Raided by Korean Police as Fraud Investigation Continues
Authorities in Seoul have reportedly raided the offices of Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. According to local news outlet Seoul Shinmun, a special crime unit at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency conducted a search and seizure operation at Bithumb’s headquarters in the Gangnam District on Sept 2. дальше »
2020-9-2 15:19
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South Korea Steady in Their CBDC Plans, Searching for a Local Consulting Partner
The central bank of South Korea, the Bank of Korea, is moving towards the technical phase in their concerted effort to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC)–the digital won, and will pick a consulting partner a month after completing the review of the first phase reports The Korea Times on Aug 31. дальше »
2020-9-1 13:00
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Bank of Korea Set to Select CBDC Pilot Program Consulting Partner
South Korea’s central bank has disclosed details for a proposed consulting partnership as part of its second stage of preparation for launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to the Bank of Korea (BOK), the desired consulting partner will be a local firm that will help the BOK build the architecture for the proposed […] The post Bank of Korea Set to Select CBDC Pilot Program Consulting Partner appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-9-1 10:00
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South Korean Police Seize Coinbit Crypto Exchange Over $84 Million Wash Trading Allegations
Police in South Korea has seized Coinbit, the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country, over allegations of wash trading activity, amounting to over 100 billion WON ($84 million) in faked income. дальше »
2020-8-28 01:31
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South Korea: Samsung Integrates Blockchain-Based Identity Solution Into Blockchain Keystore
South Korean multinational conglomerate Samsung has integrated SK Telecom’s blockchain-based mobile identity solution into its Blockchain Keystore. A Major Push for Blockchain Identities in South Korea Yesterday, major South Korean telecom operator SK Telecom announced that it had integrated its distributed ledger technology-powered (DLT) mobile identity solution Pass with the Samsung Blockchain Keystore. дальше »
2020-8-24 19:07
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South Korea’s Crypto-Friendly Island Selects ICON for Coronavirus Tracing App
An influential South Korean project is partnering with the local government to develop a blockchain-based application for coronavirus tracing, according to a release Wednesday. ICON Partners with Jeju Islands ICON, a South Korean player in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, announced that Jeju Island, the country’s most popular domestic tourist destination, will use its DecentralizedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-8-20 17:00
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South Korea: Major Banks to Start Offering Crypto Custodial Services
Leading South Korean lenders are now putting preparation in top gear to roll out custodial services for bitcoin and other digital assets. The move follows the government’s recently amended Special Financial Transactions Information Act, according to a report by local news platform, MTN on August 13, 2020. дальше »
2020-8-15 15:00
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South Korean ICON Boards the DeFi Train with DAO Platform
Blockchain projects and crypto companies are scrambling to get on the DeFi bandwagon—which has turned into more of a bullet train as of late. The South Korean ICON Network is the latest passenger to hop aboard. дальше »
2020-7-29 12:10
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South Korea will implement a 22% tax law on Cryptocurrencies come 2021
The South Korean government has ordered the implementation of a tax law that will require a variety of assets to pay taxes. Said tax law will be effective in 2021; five months from now. The announcement was made on the 22nd of July by the country’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance with a “2020 Tax […] дальше »
2020-7-23 10:15
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Bank of Korea Acquires Samsung-backed Blockchain Authentication Certificate System
South Korea’s central bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the country’s Financial Settlement Service to take over the management of BankSign; a blockchain authentication certificate service. дальше »
2020-7-14 01:07
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South Korean Authorities Tap Blockchain for Medical Data Storage
The government of South Korea is partnering with Sendsquare, a blockchain startup in charge of the FLETA Blockchain, to develop a proof-of-concept project which aims to store the data of the nation’s 3. дальше »
2020-6-30 01:00
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South Korea to invest in a blockchain-based platform to secure medical data
Korea selects blockchain startup SendSquare to create a blockchain platform to host connected public... The post South Korea to invest in a blockchain-based platform to secure medical data appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-30 16:32
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South Korea Unveils Blockchain Strategy to Launch Online Voting and Election System by 2022
During the 16th, 4th Industrial Revolution Committee meeting on June 24, 2020, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Technology announced plans of developing seven distributed ledger technology-based systems including the launch of a voting and election system by 2022 under the “Blockchain Technology Diffusion Strategy. дальше »
2020-6-25 14:35
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South Korea to Impose Crypto Tax, Says Finance Minister
According to a report by a local media outlet, Korea JoongAng Daily, the South Korean finance minister today confirmed that the country will go ahead with its plan to tax cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2020-6-18 21:07
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Bitcoin Finds Support at $9,000, Bitmain Woes and More: News Roundup
Ever since it hit a high of $10,429 at the start of the month, Bitcoin’s price has been dropping gradually. At press time, it stands at $9,220, having dropped 2% in the past 24 hours. The pioneer crypto hit $8,910 earlier today, its lowest since late May, but has since bounced back. дальше »
2020-6-16 21:18
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South Korea Set Up Committee to Study Regulatory Obstacles for Potential CBDC Project
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has set up a legal advisory committee that will look into any possible regulatory roadblocks when issuing its planned central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2020-6-16 19:07
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Bank of Korea launches legal advisory panel for CBDC development
This is part of a series of initiatives being launched by the central bank...
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дальше »2020-6-15 16:37
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South Korea Establishes Panel for CBDC Review
South Korea’s central bank plans to conduct an in-depth review of the modalities required for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The news is the latest example of the country’s focus on digital innovation amid the backdrop of China’s advancement in the CBDC sphere. дальше »
2020-6-16 14:02
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South Korea to Tax Crypto Trading Like Real Estate
Three months on from the pro-crypto government regulation and South Korea is moving to impose taxes on cryptocurrency trading. After a tumultuous two-year period, South Korea’s crypto scene is starting to see some positive sentiment from the authorities. дальше »
2020-6-13 20:24
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South Korean Police on the Hunt for Ethereum Crime Ring Masterminds
The Seoul Metropolitan Police seize two unnamed local crypto exchanges in an effort to dismantle an ETH-related crime ring.
дальше »2020-6-13 17:35
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South Korea’s Central Bank Focuses on Blockchain and CBDCs in New Ten-Year Plan
The Bank of Korea has revealed a new 10-year development plan for the nation’s economy. The bank is giving blockchain technology and CBDCs a greater priority, with many initiatives planned to be launched by the end of the year. дальше »
2020-6-10 10:10
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South Korean Giant Kakao Rolls Out Crypto Wallet App Klip
Klaytn, the blockchain platform developed by South Korean conglomerate Kakao, has just released a crypto wallet. The company announced the news via a Medium post published on Wednesday. According to the announcement, the wallet named Klip will support Klaytn’s native token KLAY and ten other Klaytn-based virtual ‘coins’ as well as numerous other non-fungible tokens […] The post South Korean Giant Kakao Rolls Out Crypto Wallet App Klip appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-6-4 21:06
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South Korea's ICON Releases Blockchain Interoperability Protocol
South Korea’s largest public blockchain, ICON, has released its Blockchain Transmission Protocol, allowing individual blockchains to interact and communicate with each other. дальше »
2020-5-29 13:55
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LG Shows Interest in Distributed Ledger Technology, Joins Hedera Hashgraph Governing Council
South Korea’s electronic giant exhibits interest in distributed ledger technology.
дальше »2020-5-28 01:00
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Jobless South Korean University Graduates Are Increasingly Interested in Blockchain
Can blockchain cure the country’s job creation woes?
дальше »2020-5-26 01:02
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South Korea: Central Bank Conducts Research Into Global Adoption of CBDCs
The South Korea central bank, the Bank of Korea (BoK) recently released a paper detailing its research into the adoption and advancement of central bank digital currency (CBDC) across different central banks globally. дальше »
2020-5-21 01:00
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South Korea Plotting $400 Million Blockchain War Chest to Challenge China
South Korea’s government is reportedly exploring a $400 million blockchain R&D fund to boost its emerging digital economy and stay apace with China’s growing dominance in the sector. According to ZDNet Korea, the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology will at the end of the month decide on whether to move forward with a planned […] The post South Korea Plotting $400 Million Blockchain War Chest to Challenge China appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-5-15 23:11
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South Korea: Blockchain R&D Fund Worth $400 Million Under Consideration by Government
Amid growing concerns of China pulling away in the emerging digital economy, South Korea’s government is set to invest $400 million in blockchain research and development (R&D) as the country looks to revamp its digital technology sector. дальше »
2020-5-15 21:07
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South Korean Government Labels Blockchain a Golden Opportunity
A South Korean minister is calling to local firms to seize “golden” opportunities in the global blockchain market
дальше »2020-4-19 19:50
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Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Launch Staking As a Service With IOST
In a blog post published on April 14, 2020, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced it would be launching staking as a service on April 20, 2020, with IOST (IOST) as the first cryptocurrency available for staking on the trading platform. дальше »
2020-4-15 19:30
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ICON (ICX) Launches Smart Contracts-Supporting Consensus Algorithm
ICON (ICX), a South Korea-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on fostering interoperability between independent blockchains, has rolled out a new consensus algorithm dubbed Loop Fault Tolerance 2. дальше »
2020-4-11 21:00
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South Korea’s Central Bank Initiates Pilot Scheme For Trialing Digital Won
The central bank of South Korea announced today the launch of a pilot scheme to test the viability of its own digital currency to replace its current payment systems. Although the Bank of Korea explicitly notes that it has no plans of issuing the digital currency immediately as there is still significant demand for cash, […] дальше »
2020-4-6 16:22
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Samsung-Affiliated Klaytn Blockchain Briefly Prevented from Generating Blocks
Klaytn, a South Korean service-centric blockchain platform, suffered a brief issue with unstable communication among consensus nodes on Sunday that led to block generation being halted. Klaytn is a blockchain project that belongs to Kakao, the South Korean social messaging giant that has also expanded into gaming, mobile banking, and other services. дальше »
2020-3-31 17:10
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3 Reasons a Coronavirus Second Wave Threatens China & South Korea
China and South Korea passed the peak of coronavirus. The risk of a second wave of the virus remains, and precautions cannot be softened. The post 3 Reasons a Coronavirus Second Wave Threatens China & South Korea appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-28 16:41
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South Korea Banking Giant Plans to Launch Crypto Custody Service
KB Kookmin Bank, South Korea’s largest bank, is planning to launch a crypto custodial service known as KB Digital Asset Custody (KBDAC). The entry of the South Korean financial giant into the crypto market could spark widespread adoption across financial institutions in the country. дальше »
2020-3-28 22:00
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India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant
With India reversing a ban on cryptocurrency and South Korea imposing new rules on exchanges, the lack of forceful regulation from the U.S. is a loss. The post India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-3-13 18:30
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Bithumb Embraces Chainalysis’ Crypto Investigative Tool “Chainalysis Reactor”
According to a press release issued on March 10, 2020, South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Bithumb has joined forces with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis firm to embrace the latter’s investigations solution – Chainalysis Reactor. дальше »
2020-3-12 18:00
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After Germany, India, South Korea, And France, Are More Countries Likely To Warm Up To Crypto Real Soon?
The past couple of days have been spectacular in terms of bolstering crypto adoption. Financial regulators and lawmakers in India, South Korea, Germany, and France have softened their stance towards crypto through the passing of crypto-friendly laws. дальше »
2020-3-8 10:36
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Crypto News Roundup for March 5, 2020
South Korea passes a milestone regulation to restructure exchanges, Ethereum finds itself at a critical make-or-break point, and Bitcoin continues to test the next resistance at $9,150 — all these and more in today’s BeInCrypto daily news roundup for March 5. дальше »
2020-3-6 07:59
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Bullish Signal: South Korean Parliament Passes Law That Fully Legalizes Cryptocurrency Holding And Trading
Yesterday, India’s Supreme Court quashed the Central bank’s crypto ban that was curtailing cryptocurrency trading in the country. The crypto community perceived this as a big adoption boost for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. дальше »
2020-3-6 16:14
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Breaking: Cryptocurrency Now Fully Legal in South Korea
In another significant development for the cryptoverse, the South Korean National Assembly has officially passed the “Act on Reporting and Use of Specific Financial Information” bill into law, making cryptocurrency trading and holding a legal activity in the nation, reports TheNewsAsia on March 5, 2020. дальше »
2020-3-6 12:00
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Positive Coronavirus Tests Causes Samsung and LG Innotek to Shut Down Factories
The coronavirus outbreak continues to make its mark on various industries. Samsung and LG Innotek are closing factories in South Korea due to a worker testing positive for COVID-19. Given the global chaos caused by COVID-19, it is only normal that more problems will become apparent soon. дальше »
2020-3-4 06:00
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S.Korea Coronavirus Outrage Triggers 1.4 Million-Strong Impeachment Vote
The South Korean government, under President Moon Jae-in, is under intense scrutiny for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. | Source: The post S. Korea Coronavirus Outrage Triggers 1. дальше »
2020-3-2 09:06
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Litecoin Adoption in South Korea may Receive a big Boost
The Litecoin Foundation is trying to unlock more potential for LTC. A new partnership with MeconCash may be rather significant in this regard. Getting South Koreans excited about cryptocurrencies has seemingly never been much of a problem. дальше »
2020-2-29 02:00
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Litecoin Foundation Strengthens Its Presence In South Korea Via A New Partnership With MeconCash
Litecoin Foundation has partnered with South-Korean cryptocurrency company MeconCash to integrate Litecoin’s native cryptocurrency, LTC, on its payments platform. With this collaboration, LTC to Korean Won (KRW) withdrawals will be possible across more than 13,000 ATMs in South Korea. дальше »
2020-2-28 10:08
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