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97% of South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Danger of Shutting Down: Report
South Korea’s regulatory authorities have strongly favored backing blockchain-related projects over decentralized cryptocurrencies. Some recent events confirm that the nation’s government is more supportive of distributed ledger technology (DLT) itself rather than speculative tokens. Around... дальше »
2019-10-6 15:54 | |
South Korea’s Kakao primed to head to China to launch own token
South Korea has emerged as the global hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency development. With the South Korean government strongly backing blockchain in the nation, many heavyweights from diverse backgrounds have started joining the bandwagon too. дальше »
2019-9-3 10:38 | |
South Korea Regulator to Support Proposed Crypto Exchange Regulation
The chairperson of the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has stated that he is in favour of a proposed reporting system for crypto exchanges operating in the nation. The regulations may serve to make digital currency trading platforms more transparent, as well as helping to protect against money laundering and other financial crimes. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00 | |
Argentine Bitcoin Premium Shows Relativity of “Safe-Havens”
Bitcoin has been trading for a premium of between 8 and 28 percent on the Argentina-facing section of LocalBitcoins. The higher prices compared to those advertised by traders on the peer-to-peer marketplace from the rest of the world highlights that demand is high for Bitcoin in the South American nation. дальше »
2019-8-16 01:00 | |
South Korean Crypto-Payments Platform HUPAYX Expands Reach to over 400,000 Retailers
South Korea has become one of the world’s most well-established blockchain and cryptocurrency pioneers in recent years. With significant strides taken to adopt the nascent sector, despite some contentious regulatory actions, the forward-thinking nation has set a unique standard for the world to observe and follow. дальше »
2019-8-9 03:10 | |
South Korea To Push For Regulation Free-Blockchain Zone In The City Of Busan
South Korea is already a leading nation when it comes to crypto and blockchain adoption, but this is not enough for them. The city of Busan has been given the approval to be designated as a “regulation-free blockchain zone. дальше »
2019-7-29 18:22 | |
The richest in South Korea are actively investing in crypto, showing big interest
A subsidiary of SK Group, one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea that operates the nation’s biggest telecommunications company SK Telecom, is set to invest in a crypto fund created by ConsenSys. дальше »
2019-7-8 11:00 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
Oldest S Korean Bank Launches Blockchain-Powered Loans For the Whole Nation
South Korea’s oldest bank, the Shinhan Bank, headquartered in Seoul, has revealed a new loan application system powered by… The post Oldest S Korean Bank Launches Blockchain-Powered Loans For the Whole Nation appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-28 13:19 | |
The Virtual Viewpoint of Volatility: Bitcoin Surpasses All-Time High Price vs Argentinian Peso (ARS)
The quest for world domination from the premier cryptocurrency is getting stronger with each failing fiat currency. The traditional finance system seems to be failing one nation at a time (or a couple nations) as seen by the hyperinflation is some countries in recent years. дальше »
2019-5-28 02:28 | |
Bitcoin Nation: 22 Million US Crypto Traders Dwarf Global Rivals
By CCN: The overwhelming majority of crypto traders come from the United States, according to surprising new research from DataLight. The firm analyzed traders using the top 100 Bitcoin exchanges and found that over 22 million users hail from America. дальше »
2019-5-6 03:00 | |
Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification
As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy. ” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. дальше »
2019-4-1 11:49 | |
Venezuelan Economic Professor Shares Passion Behind Cryptocurrency Advocacy in Spite of Bolivars Uselessness
As many of our readers are probably well aware of, the South American nation of Venezuela is currently in the midst of its worst ever financial crisis— with inflation rates currently at an all-time high due to a host of international economic sanctions that have been levied against the nation. As a result of all […] дальше »
2019-3-11 19:42 | |
Korea Bitcoin ETF Approval Depends on US SEC Decision, Admits Stock Exchange Official
South Korea has joined the cryptocurrency community when it comes to waiting for the US’ verdict on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). The nation’s sole bourse operator, Korea Exchange (KRX), admitted that it was carefully observing the constantly-unfolding crypto ETF scenario in the US. дальше »
2019-2-24 15:09 | |
Report: Philippines-Based Banking Giant Launching Two-Way Crypto ATMs
When you think of nations with a notable Bitcoin ecosystem, many crypto investors would immediately think of the U. S. , Malta, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. Yet, many draw little attention to the Philippines, a nation that is seemingly filled to the brim with cryptocurrency users. дальше »
2019-2-10 09:03 | |
Analyst Predicted Countries to Create Pro Crypto Economic Zones in 2018, Rapid Progress
Nine months ago, prominent crypto analyst Nic Carter made a bold prediction that in less than a year, at least one “nation state” would announce the creation of a Special Crypto-Economic Zone. Today, Carter’s prediction rings true with a number of countries such as the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand are working to create an. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:00 | |
Top Officials at Two Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Face Fraud Indictments
Several of South Korea’s top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time. According to a news report on the Korean website Blockinpress, the CEO of Komid, a Korean crypto exchange, has received a three-year prison sentence for committing fraud against investors by artificially inflating the exchange’s actual trading volume. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:57 | |
Kidnappers Demand Crypto Ransom Payments from South African Anti-Crime Group Within 48 Hours
Child kidnappers in South African demanded payment of 5 BTC to release a child who is nine years old. According to reports in the nation, a social-media driven site, which fights crime, recently got an email from kidnappers. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:57 | |
Dash is accepted in Venezuela after all, Cardano (ADA) set to conquer South Korea while Stratis shows signs of life
While KFC Venezuela isn’t accepting DASH after all, Church’s Chicken Venezuela is Several news outlets reported a story about the popular fast food chain KFC’s Venezuelan affiliates starting to accept DASH as a form of payment. дальше »
2018-12-13 03:43 | |
Fundraiser Aims to Raise $1M in Cryptocurrencies for Venezuelans
A cryptocurrency “airdrop” fundraiser has been launched to help Venezuelans. People are donating funds via a number of different coins to the citizens of the crisis-stricken South American nation — many of whom are refugees. дальше »
2018-12-11 09:20 | |
South Korea is Becoming a Cryptocurrency Powerhouse for Adoption and Blockchain Use Cases
No other nation has managed to earn and continue to carry as advanced a reputation as South Korea has gaining this reputation as a high-tech centre for its line of technology, e-sports, innovation as well as a broad range of consumer electronics, it's no real surprise that Cindicator, which published a report, highlighting the sort […] дальше »
2018-12-9 12:22 | |
South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
ICON (ICX) Increases Ties With South Korean Government
South Korea is a powerhouse when it comes to crypto markets. Things that happen in this Southeast Asian nation have big implications across the entire market and crypto ecosystem. The government’s role in shaping the future of this market is paramount and crypto projects close to that will have the edge. дальше »
2018-10-16 12:46 | |
Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
South Korea Mulls Over Reversing Ban on ICOs
South Korean legislators are planning to chase the road to clear their stance on Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) in November this year. Despite the government’s on-again-off-again relationship with cryptocurrencies, a National Assembly committee has mooted to revamp the cryptocurrency policies in the country on October 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-12 09:00 | |
Guess Who’s Hiding The Most Bitcoin
There are conspiracy theories and speculation all over the crypto space on who holds the most Bitcoin that is currently in circulation. Big mining firms, exchanges, and funds are mainly called Whales as they hold on to the most Bitcoin and have been called responsible for the big amounts of Bitcoin around today. дальше »
2018-10-11 14:00 | |
Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
Argentina might be getting 150 Bitcoin ATMs by early 2019
Argentina is being eyed as prime territory for expansion by Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, which appear to be preying on the country’s vulnerable fiat currency. The South American nation could get 30 new fully operational Bitcoin ATMs by the end of this year, with expectations this number will increase to over 1,600 by the end of 2019, reports Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:23 | |
South Korean Government Pledges to Support Domestic Blockchain Projects
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (ICT) has vowed to increase Government funding and support for the nation’s blockchain companies. According to Business Korea’s article published on September 21, 2018, the Government’s decision to boost support was to assist blockchain startups with current challenges and help drive growth to domestic blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 23:00 | |
OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
Crypto-Friendly Belarus Seeking South Korean Investment for DLT, A.I. and Blockchain Startups
Eastern European nation, Belarus has made it clear its doors are open to international investors from South Korea and various regions to invest in its vibrant blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and other ‘fourth industrial revolution’ technologies industry, as first reported by Korea JoongAng Daily on September 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:00 | |
Colombia Could Follow Malta’s Footsteps and Become the Blockchain Nation of South America
In the eyes of crypto investors, one way to categorize the nations of the world is by their stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Some countries ban the use of digital currencies declaring them as illegal; others embrace both cryptos and blockchain wholeheartedly while the rest are somewhere in between. дальше »
2018-9-6 15:59 | |
North Korea Greets The Crypto Industry With An International Conference
North Korea Plans “Korean International Blockchain Conference” It is common knowledge that the reach of the cryptocurrency industry spans from the northernmost tip of Canada, right to the heart of South Africa. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:45 | |
Dash Sees Surging Adoption Rates in Hyperinflation Stricken Venezuela
The cryptocurrency Dash is becoming more widely used and accepted in Venezuela. The nation’s economy has long suffered under socialist guidance, and hyperinflation is forcing citizens to look for alternatives. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:45 | |
Russian Company Opens Country’s Largest Cryptocurrency Farm in Former Soviet Fertilizer Laboratory
A Russian company known as the Kriptoyunivers Center opened the nation’s largest cryptocurrency mining unit on Monday, August 20, 2018. According to the South China Morning Post, the mining farm is currently located in a former Soviet fertilizer-producing laboratory. дальше »
2018-8-22 14:00 | |
Three Suspects in China’s Biggest $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Arrested By Police
Chinese police have recently arrested three men for hacking and stealing 600 million yuan ($87 million) in cryptocurrencies. According to the South China Morning Post, the Xian Police officers stated on Saturday, August 18, 2018, that when it came to cryptocurrency criminal investigations in China, this was the largest number of stolen cryptocurrencies in the nation. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:00 | |
Venezuela’s Currency Devalued By 96% as Maduro Announces New Crypto-Pegged Forex Rate
On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a new single exchange rate for the bolivar that’s pegged to the Petro virtual currency. Under the new guidelines, one Petro would equal $60 dollars, which means the nation’s currency is essentially devalued by 96 percent. дальше »
2018-8-19 15:00 | |
Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
Korean Government Criticized for Crypto Exchange Hacks, Upbit Denies Hack Rumor
The South Korean government has been criticized for not doing enough to help prevent hacking at cryptocurrency exchanges. Data obtained by the regulators show that three crypto exchanges were hacked, with damage of almost $1 billion, after having gone through an inspection by the government. дальше »
2018-7-11 22:20 | |
South Korea Likely to Unwind Cryptocurrency Rules to Coordinate with the G20 Directives
Earlier this year, top financial heads of the G20 country had a discussion for cryptocurrencies and their role in the global economy. At that time, the leaders pledged for having “unified regulations” towards the functioning of digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-7 11:48 | |
South Korea Unveils New Supportive Crypto Regulations
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) had released a new regulatory framework and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-7-1 14:49 | |
South Korean Insurers Wary of Cryptocurrency exchanges
Insurance companies in South Korea are not very forthcoming in providing insurance for crypto exchanges in the country. Despite being the nation with the most prolific cryptocurrency users, exchanges and thriving digital assets business, insurance companies in South Korea are wary of providing coverage for Crypto Exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-26 19:06 | |
Japan aims to become a bitcoin capital. Then it became the hack
As China cracked down on crypto exchanges and South Korea threatened to do the same, Japan stood out as a crypto-friendly nation. In 2017, Japan declared Bitcoin to be a legal form of payment and now has 16 licensed cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-14 10:57 | |
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |