Bitcoin is for billions: Fedimint on scaling BTC in the global south

A community custody protocol, Fedimint wants to scale the Bitcoin network to a billion users located in the global south.

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NEOPIN Partners With Cube Entertainment to Establish Global Blockchain Ecosystem

NEOPIN, a one-stop crypto finance platform that is hell-bent on enhancing its competitiveness and optimizing user experience, has entered a strategic partnership with South Korean entertainment company, Cube. дальше »

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South African Firm Raises $150 Million To Introduce Crypto Water Tokens Dubbed H2ON

H2O Securities, an infrastructural firm based in South Africa, generated $150 million to introduce crypto water tokens. The company landed the funds from the investment of GEM Digital, a global investment company. дальше »

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Why Is South Korea Throwing Money at the Metaverse?

South Korea has emerged as a global technology powerhouse in recent decades, giving rise to industry giants like Samsung, LG and Hyundai. If the country’s government gets its way, a metaverse company could be the next big thing to ride the Korean wave. дальше »

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South Korean Regulators to Speed Up Enactment Of Crypto Laws After Luna Incident

With the collapse of Terra’s LUNA and UST stablecoin sending shockwaves across the global virtual currency market, Korean financial authorities have vowed to fast-track regulations aimed at protecting consumers from such risks. дальше »

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Solana Prices South Bound; Will It Revisit $80 Soon?

Solana depreciated by almost 6% over the last 24 hours as the broader market started to get choppy. Bitcoin was seen trading below the $40,000 mark while Ethereum broke the support level of $3,000. The global market currency cap stood at $1. дальше »

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WaykiChain returns to South Korea, sparking a global tournament of World Cup layouts

The South Korean market is regarded as being a blessing for WaykiChain. Here, WaykiChain has taken an important step towards globalization and internationalization. To cultivate this market, WaykiChain has held a number of offline meetups in Korea, and also launched the Korean Hackathon competition, which has attracted global technology geeks and blockchain enthusiasts to visit; […] дальше »

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First Mover Asia: South Korea's 'Kimchi Premium' Evaporates; Major Cryptos Tumble on Fed Minutes, Continued Global Uncertainty

The gap between bitcoin prices on Korean crypto exchanges compared to global counterparts has declined from 20% to about 3% over the past year; bitcoin and ether tumble. дальше »

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South Korea’s 4 Biggest Crypto Exchanges Slam The Door On Russian Users

Several of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges have allegedly joined the increasing list of global sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime by barring the country’s IP addresses. дальше »

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K-Pop & NFTs: A New Binance Deal Shakes Up Audio On The Blockchain

A new partnership has emerged in the NFT world between global crypto exchange Binance and South Korean entertainment company YG. Let’s dive into both properties, and how they are striving for a more eco-friendly and sustainable framework for the future non-fungible token (NFT) collaborations. дальше »

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Leading Indian Entertainment Giants T-Series and Hungama Digital Entertainment to foray into the NFT & Metaverse Space in association with Hefty Entertainment

The global digital entertainment industry has shown phenomenal growth over the past few years raising the bar of entertainment creation and consumption like never before. Asia’s largest publisher and music label, T-Series has announced a partnership with one of the largest digital entertainment company in South Asia, Hungama Digital Media to enter into the world of Web3, NFTs and Metaverse. дальше »

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Days before Beijing 2022, cautious South Korea completes first phase of CBDC pilot

Little more than a week before the global launch of China's CBDC, a neighbouring country has announced the "successful" completion of a CBDC pilot. CBDCs over Flowers According to The Korea Herald, The post Days before Beijing 2022, cautious South Korea completes first phase of CBDC pilot appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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AMAXG Group’s Integrated Platform for NFT-Metaverse to Enter Global Market

 South Korea’s film and music industries have earned tremendous success from all over the world. Next is South Korea’s Metaverse and big data platform firms.  They are rising... дальше »

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Binance Discontinues Multiple Service Offerings in South Africa

As Binance falls in line with new global regulations, services offerings in South Africa are the latest discontinuation. The post Binance Discontinues Multiple Service Offerings in South Africa appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Kakao Expands Into Singapore to Strengthen Its Global Blockchain Adoption Initiative

South Korean Internet giant Kakao launched two blockchain units in Singapore as part of the company’s plans to expand its blockchain reach for the Klaytn project globally. Two Blockchain Entities in Singapore According to the Korea Herald on Monday (August 16, 2021), the two blockchain-based entities established in the city-state are the Klaytn Foundation andRead More дальше »

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Ripple Inks Partnership With South Korean Payment Provider, GME Remittance

Ripple Labs Inc has announced a partnership with GME Remittance, one of the leading companies in South Korea. GME Remittance Joins RippleNet The partnership would enable GME Remittance to use Ripple’s global financial network, RippleNet, to enable faster remittance payments to Thailand. дальше »

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Ripple Continues Its Asia-Pacific Expansion Via New Partnership With One Of South Korea’s Largest Remittance Firms

Blockchain payments firm Ripple will further expand its operations in the Asia-Pacific region after entering into a strategic partnership with Global Money Express Co. Ltd (GME Remittance), one of South Korea’s leading money transfer giants. дальше »

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GME Remittance joins RippleNet to streamline remittances to Thailand

Global Money Express Co. Ltd, a leading non-bank remittance service provider in South Korea, has joined the RippleNet network. Ripple announced this news on August 10, saying joining RippleNet has helped the company establish a connection with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the third-largest bank in Thailand. дальше »

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GME Remittance Joins RippleNet to Accelerate and Scale Payments from South Korea into Thailand

Today, we’re excited to announce that Global Money Express Co. Ltd (GME Remittance), one of the largest non-bank remittance service providers in South Korea has joined RippleNet. Through RippleNet, Ripple’s global financial network, GME Remittance has connected to Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand’s largest bank in terms of market capital. дальше »

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South Korean Banks Report 100% Increase in Crypto Transaction Fees in Q2

Despite the fluctuation in the global cryptocurrency market, South Korean banks are reporting a staggering increase in transaction fees. The post South Korean Banks Report 100% Increase in Crypto Transaction Fees in Q2 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Klaytn Foundation to Lead Klaytn Blockchain’s Global Expansion

 Klaytn, the blockchain project spearheaded by South Korean Internet giant Kakao, today announced that the Klaytn Foundation, a non-profit entity headquartered in Singapore, will formally officiate... дальше »

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Bithumb Terminates Trademark Agreements With 2 Foreign-Based Exchanges

Leading Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is terminating its trademark agreements with two coin trading platforms operating abroad under its brand name. The move comes as digital asset exchanges in South Korea prepare to comply with the country’s stricter regulations for the industry that will be enforced in September. дальше »

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Lawsuit Accuses Korean Crypto Exchange of $3.5 Billion Scam, Tens of Thousands Defrauded

A class action lawsuit has been filed in South Korea accusing cryptocurrency exchange V Global of defrauding investors. The police reportedly estimate that 69,000 people have invested with the crypto exchange and the damage amounts to 3. дальше »

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Publicly-listed Chinese brokerages eye Bitcoin offerings, but there’s a catch

Chinese online brokerages Tiger Brokers and Futu plan to bolster crypto trading services, taking on global players Robinhood and eToro, as per a report in the South China Morning Post today. The post Publicly-listed Chinese brokerages eye Bitcoin offerings, but there’s a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stock Seasonality Points South, How Bitcoin Could Take Yet Another Hit

Bitcoin seems to be more correlated with the stock market since the Covid-19 pandemic went global in 2020. The first cryptocurrency by market cap has been rejected for the second time around the $40,000 and now trades slightly south at $39,954, at the time of writing. дальше »

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South Korea’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns, BTC Prices Up 8% Higher Than Global Average

As cryptocurrency regulation heats up worldwide, South Korean officials have been increasing regulatory discussions concerning the swelling crypto economy. While digital currency markets like bitcoin have tumbled in value in recent times, global crypto market prices have increased across the board on Monday. дальше »

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South Korean Police Raid Crypto Exchange Allegedly Involved in a $214M Multi-Level Marketing Fraud

Authorities in South Korea have launched a major raid against a domestic crypto exchange allegedly involved in a millionaire multi-level marketing (MLM) fraud. The police accuse V Global platform of running an illicit operation that reportedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. дальше »

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South Korea’s Bitcoin ‘Kimchi Premium’ Reappears, Korbit and Bithumb Exchange Volumes Spike

During the first week of April, South Korea’s ‘kimchi premium’ on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges had jumped over 18%, but then leveled off, equalizing with global exchange rates over the last two weeks. дальше »

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Bitcoin Rises to $68,000 in South Korea on $10,000 Premium

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Community Gets a Chance to Win 20,000 USDT As LCMS Celebrates its Listing on Bithumb Global

LCMS has been listed on Bithumb Global crypto exchange and the company has found a special way to celebrate. Bithumb Global is a cryptocurrency exchange originating from South Korea. Though the company was founded fairly recently in May 2019, the exchange has grown quite quickly getting around $100 million trading activity on a daily basis. дальше »

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IOST to Focus on NFTs, DeFi, and Expanding their Global Reach

From now on, the primary focus of the IOST blockchain—an enterprise-grade, highly scalable, and decentralized network, will be on NFTs, DeFi, and geographical expansion. Global Expansion Beyond China, South Korea, and Japan Already, IOST has struck partnerships with companies and software development groups in South Korea, China, and Japan. Their plan, therefore, is to joinRead More дальше »

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ProBit Exchange Lists EXGold (EXG) | Gold For The Digital Age

EXGold (EXG) has officially listed their token EXG on ProBit Exchange as the digital gold solution solidifies their partnership networks with one of the top South Korean exchanges and its global demographics. дальше »

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Nigeria and South East Asia led global crypto adoption in 2020

Statista has found that one-in-three Nigerians held or used crypto assets during 2020.

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South Africa Financial Regulator Issues Crypto Investment Warning

South Africa’s regulatory body, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) like other global regulators, has warned citizens to be wary of crypto investment schemes that sell hyperbolic returns on investment (ROI) amid crypto’s bull run. дальше »

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Huobi Korea scores certification from Korea Internet and Security Agency

The South Korean arm of global crypto giant Huobi has acquired an ISMS certification to comply with the upcoming Special Payment Act. дальше »

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GG56 Ltd. Presents Innovative Health Solution Pass&Go App at AeHIN 7th Annual Conference

GG56 Ltd. is pleased to announce its participation in the Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN) MarketPlace, held virtually from Manila, Philippines on January 14th. The AeHIN promotes peer-to-peer collaboration among global organizations to develop and implement digital health initiatives across South and Southeast Asia. дальше »

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Personal Data of 250,000 People From 20 Countries Leaked by Bitcoin Scam

A global bitcoin scam has reportedly leaked personal data of about 250,000 people from more than 20 countries. The majority of the compromised data were of people in the U. K. , Australia, South Africa, and the U. дальше »

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Ripple's next ODL corridor may be between Japan, South Korea

With every passing week and month, Ripple is moving ahead with its aim to take over the world's remittance market. Its Global Payments Network, RippleNet, has onboarded many customers from around the The post Ripple's next ODL corridor may be between Japan, South Korea appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korean Cryptocurrency COST COIN + Lists on ProBit Exchange with an Eye on International Adoption

Cost Coin + (AKM) has announced a KRW market listing on global cryptocurrency platform ProBit Exchange, where trading is available as of June 10, 2020, at 17:00 KST. COST COIN+ is a global blockchain project that connects services in travel, resort, and lifestyle. дальше »

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Ripple?s Partner MoneyGram Integrates with Global Money Express, Leading South Korean Remittance Firm

A world payment behemoth, backed by Ripple, has struck a partnership deal with a large South Korean fintech firm, Global Money Express дальше »

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Samsung’s New EAL 6+ SE Chip For Mobile Devices to Enhance Security for Crypto Transactions

Samsung, the South Korean tech giant who boasts of a significant global market share in the smartphone business has announced a new turnkey security solution chip meant to secure crypto transactions on mobile phones. дальше »

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Bitcoin: Africa might become the 'leading crypto continent in the next 5 years'

As government-backed fiat is failing to support people during global uncertainties, more and more people are turning towards crypto and the fact that many countries like India, South Korea, Germany, aThe post Bitcoin: Africa might become the 'leading crypto continent in the next 5 years' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Africa Leads Crypto Revolution in Africa – Challenges Spur and Slow Adoption

Africans rank atop global cryptocurrency ownership rates, according to a new report by Arcade Research. South Africa ranks third globally with 13% of its internet users owning or using cryptocurrencies, while 11% of connected Nigerians own cryptocurrencies in the fifth-placed populous West African country. дальше »

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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 »

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Ripple's Partner MoneyGram Joins Forces with One of Largest Payment Companies in South Korea

Global money transfer service MoneyGram has inked a partnership with South Korean remittance firm E9Pay дальше »

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Major Silicon Chip Maker for BTC Mining Machines, TSMC, to Build $12B Plant in Arizona

A Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) one of the largest semiconductor chip manufacturer revealed plans to open another manufacturing plant in the US state of Arizona, worth $12 billion dollars under its global expansion plans, reported South China Morning Post. дальше »

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Bithumb Global Reflects On Its Journey As It Celebrates First Anniversary

Today, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb Global celebrates its first anniversary as it continues to meet the ever-increasing demand for digital assets. Established in 2019 during the boom period in the cryptocurrency industry, Bithumb Global has quickly established itself as one of the leading digital asset exchanges in the world by reported trading volume. дальше »

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IOST Partners with South Korea’s dKargo to Explore Blockchain’s Potential in Logistics Industry

Enterprise-geared scalable blockchain project IOST (IOST) has joined forces with its new partner node, the South Korea-based decentralized global logistics project dKargo. The two entities will work together to leverage the benefits of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the logistics industry, per an announcement dated April 28, 2020. дальше »

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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

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Why a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Will Be Launched Soon

Quick take: The three major economies of China, France, and South Korea have recently been linked with expressing interest in launching their own Central Bank Digital Currencies. Interest in crypto by private citizens has risen slowly but surely after numerous signs of a global recession. дальше »

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