2025-3-19 13:35 |
On Mar. 17, 2025, the Bank of Korea made the first comment about the possibility of adding Bitcoin to its reserves. According to the statement, the central bank of the Republic of Korea is not interested in acquiring Bitcoin, and… origin »
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State-supported North Korean hackers, using the Lazarus Group moniker, stole billions of dollars worth of crypto in less than ten years. Their operations made North Korea the fifth-biggest country in terms of Bitcoin holdings. According to the UN report, nearly…
2025-3-18 14:50 | |
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The Bank of Korea rejects Bitcoin reserves, citing high volatility and transaction cost concerns. Global sentiment on Bitcoin reserves remains divided, with major economies exercising caution.
2025-3-18 23:00 | |
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North Korea became the world’s fifth-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder after Lazarus stole over $1.4 billion from Bybit.
2025-3-18 18:03 | |
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Former Binance boss says North Korea now may have its own big cryptocurrency reserve
2025-3-17 14:00 | |
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South Korea has no plans to incorporate Bitcoin in its foreign exchange reserves, according to the country’s central bank. On Mar. 16, local media outlet Yonhap reported that officials from the Bank of Korea ruled out adding Bitcoin (BTC) to…
2025-3-17 08:54 | |
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Bank of Korea not interested in adding Bitcoin to its reserves
2025-3-17 08:50 | |
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South Korea might start exploring the possibility of adding Bitcoin to its reserves, following the example of the US
2025-3-6 18:34 | |
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South Korea may follow Japan’s lead on Bitcoin ETFs. Asia’s BTC ETF race is expected to heat up as Japan’s eyes legislation in the second half of 2025. South Korea may jump on the The post South Korea may approve Bitcoin ETFs if Japan moves first! - Here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2025-3-6 22:00 | |
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Key takeaways Bybit suffered the biggest theft of all time in the crypto space after losing $1. 5 billion to hackers on Friday. The Bitcoin Pepe presale is now approaching $3 million as more investors pile in.
2025-2-23 09:07 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) was extremely expensive in South Korea when sell-off hit bottom, data says
2025-2-4 18:19 | |
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A recent survey shows that while Bitcoin remains the most preferred crypto among South Korean investors, Ripple has surpassed Ethereum in popularity. Bitcoin (BTC) remains the favorite cryptocurrency among South Korean investors, while XRP (XRP) has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in…
2025-1-7 13:54 | |
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On New Year’s Eve, Montenegro authorities announced that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was extradited to the United States. The development comes after the Minister of Justice signed the order for his extradition, concluding the prolonged battle between the US and South Korea to bring the crypto entrepreneur to trial. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs See […]
2025-1-1 05:00 | |
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South Korean markets tend to prefer XRP over larger assets such as bitcoin and ether, and a volume bump tends to precede price anomalies on local exchanges.
2025-1-1 11:29 | |
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The Bitcoin (BTC) ‘kimchi premium’ has returned to South Korea’s cryptocurrency market as the country grapples with political instability. This has led to a weakened Korean won (KRW) and a higher price for the leading cryptocurrency.
2024-12-28 08:00 | |
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The South Korean won hit the lowest level against the dollar since March 2009.
2024-12-28 15:22 | |
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The Kimchi premium has seen a definite rebound after Christmas, recovering to 3. 83% on Dec. 27. While this is still significantly lower than the 5. 26% recorded on Dec. 22, it still represents a significant difference in Bitcoin prices between South Korea and global markets.
2024-12-27 15:00 | |
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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, plans to stop trading support for Bitcoin Gold starting from Jan. 23, 2025. Users can still withdraw BTG 30 days after the date of delisting. According to notice published on Dec. 24, Bitcoin Gold…
2024-12-24 13:17 | |
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The FBI, Japan’s National Police Agency, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center have confirmed that North Korean-linked hackers orchestrated the May 2024 $305 million breach of the Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin.
2024-12-24 12:14 | |
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The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.
2024-12-25 10:56 | |
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Asia’s MicroStrategy Meitu has sold all of its 940 Bitcoin and 31K ETH while Sth. Korea looks to legalize corporate crypto buys. Asia Express
2024-12-6 00:52 | |
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The crypto and financial market in Seoul reacted to the martial law declared. BTC and XRP saw major impact, but rebounded. South Korea’s declaration of martial law and its rapid reversal hThe post XRP, Bitcoin feel the heat as South Korean crisis shakes crypto markets appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-12-4 17:00 | |
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One analyst said South Korea’s limiting of the market to a few players helped cause a sudden decrease in liquidity.
2024-12-4 15:44 | |
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Despite a notable pause in its upward trend, Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching the landmark $100,000 mark, fueled by expectations of supportive policies for the sector from US President-elect Donald Trump.
2024-12-4 09:00 | |
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South Korea's crypto market faces sharp volatility as martial law disrupts trading, with Bitcoin and altcoin prices plunging on local exchanges. The post South Korean Political Crisis Rocks Crypto Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-12-4 23:50 | |
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Crypto prices crashed hard in South Korea as the local currency plunged to a record low. Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped to 88,197,000 KRW, its lowest level since October 5, before rebounding to 132,000,000 KRW. The cryptocurrency was down by almost…
2024-12-4 19:15 | |
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The martial law declaration in South Korea highlights the vulnerability of crypto markets to geopolitical events, causing significant price volatility. The post Bitcoin crashes to $62,000 on Upbit after South Korea enacts emergency martial law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-12-4 18:19 | |
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has raised concerns about South Korea’s readiness to approve spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Ju compared the regulatory climate in South Korea to the contentious stance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, suggesting that such an […] The post CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2024-11-28 17:15 | |
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South Korean traders are known for pushing euphoric rallies on tokens, contributing to buying pressure and possibly influencing prices.
2024-11-20 11:46 | |
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Bitcoin’s current market movements indicate the bull cycle remains underway, according to an analyst at CQ Korea, Crypto Dan. Posting to CryptoQuant, Dan highlights historical patterns from the 2013 and 2020 cycles, which show two rising phases where long-term investors realized profits twice before reaching a peak.
2024-10-11 11:22 | |
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the creation of a Virtual Asset Committee to address the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country on Oct. 10, according to local media reports.
2024-10-11 01:14 | |
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South Korea's Financial Services Commission is considering spot Bitcoin ETFs, forming a virtual asset committee to assess risks and benefits. The post Korean FSC Forms Virtual Asset Committee for Spot Bitcoin ETF Discussions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-10-10 20:55 | |
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CryptoQuant's founder explains why new regulatory development might be crucial one for Korean crypto market
2024-10-10 16:47 | |
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In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish September.
2024-10-3 20:43 | |
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The bitcoin price discount on Korean exchanges relative to offshore venues is the steepest since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant.
2024-9-26 14:07 | |
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Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks.
2024-9-11 13:48 | |
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Malaysia gets out the steamroller as Bitcoin mining stolen electricity issue worsens, Korea’s new ‘exchange closure’ scam. Asia Express
2024-8-23 02:30 | |
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South Korea's NPS invests $34M in MicroStrategy, aligning with a broader trend of traditional finance adopting Bitcoin through strategic holdings. The post South Korea’s Pension Service Buys $34 Million MicroStrategy Stake appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-8-17 17:41 | |
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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…
2024-8-16 13:01 | |
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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.
2024-8-20 12:28 | |
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XRP enjoying massive demand in South Korea
2024-8-9 18:09 | |
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South Korea urged caution on spot Bitcoin ETFs, prioritizing financial stability and regulatory review. Kim Byung-hwan emphasizes investor protection over market development in cryptocurrency pThe post South Korea FSC chairman: 'Difficult for crypto to replace legal tender' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-7-24 02:00 | |
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South Korea's nominee for FSC chair, Kim Byoung-hwan, expressed caution about corporate crypto transactions, signaling opposition to spot Bitcoin ETFs.
2024-7-23 17:42 | |
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XRP’s price performance this week was solid until yesterday when it took a sudden 6% dive. The main culprit? A cancelled SEC meeting that was supposed to happen behind closed doors. Currently, XRP is trading around $0.
2024-7-19 10:37 | |
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XRP and SHIB are more popular than Bitcoin with South Korean traders
2024-7-19 08:19 | |
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Stolen funds from the DMM Bitcoin hack are being laundered via the Cambodian-based Huione Guarantee, with suspected involvement from North Korea's Lazarus Group.
2024-7-15 10:14 | |
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The Korea Institute of Finance has flagged the risks sport Bitcoin ETFs pose to the nation’s economy. According to a report penned by researcher Bo-mi Lee, while spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can offer institutional security for investors and profits…
2024-6-24 14:07 | |
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South Korean investors panic sell on altcoin delisting rumors, Binance to reward faithful BNB hodlers, Australian Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express
2024-6-21 02:59 | |
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Bonk price rose sharply after South Korea exchange Bithumb announced listing of BONK in the KRW market. The Solana meme coin reached a two-week high as Bitcoin led the crypto market bounce. Bonk (BONK), the first dog-themed meme coin on Solana, has picked up significant upside in the past 24 hours.
2024-5-17 15:28 | |
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A convenience store in South Korea offers Bitcoin meal boxes in collaboration with the local exchange Bithumb, where customers can win small amounts of Bitcoin with their purchases.
2024-5-9 11:39 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has denied allegations that it charges brokerage fees for token listings, calling on Wu Blockchain to provide proof. The exchange emphasized that all trading support decisions undergo a strict internal review process without financial compensation.…
Kaito surged by 26%, fueled by its listing on Upbit, adding to its growing presence on major centralized exchanges. Upbit has just listed Kaito (KAITO) on its KRW, BTC, and USDT markets, with deposits only available through Base—other networks are…
Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has reportedly taken legal action against the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) over a business suspension order.
JTO, the native token of Jito, has spiked 30% since Upbit announced it will be listing the Solana-based coin on Feb. 21 at 14:30 KST. According to a recent notice, Upbit will be adding trading support for the Jito native…
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission will soon make a decision on sanctions against Upbit, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, following lapses in customer identity verifications.
The official Trump meme coin saw a 10% increase after Upbit announced it will be adding the presidential meme coin to its platform. Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, will launch the official Trump meme coin, TRUMP (TRUMP), nearly a…