Ethereum in the Green as Korea’s Jeju Island Issues NFT Tourist Cards – Flockerz to Benefit?

You know it’s a fine day when Ethereum turns green. With 6. 9% gains in the last week, $ETH is consolidating and looking to test the $3. 7K resistance point. If it breaks above $3. 8K, we could see a move above $4K soon. дальше »

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South Korea’s Jeju Islands to introduce NFT tourism cards with perks

South Korea’s crypto-friendly Jeju Islands plans to use non-fungible tokens to attract Gen Z tourists. According to local media, Maeil Kyungjae, the popular South Korean tourist destination, will introduce NFT-based digital tourism resident cards in the second half of 2025.… дальше »

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Korea’s Jeju to issue NFT tourist cards to boost Gen Z visitors: Report

South Korea’s Jeju Island, a self-governing tourist hotspot, will reportedly trial NFT tourist cards in a bid to attract the country’s younger generation. дальше »

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Bithumb Meta rebrands into Bithumb Partners with a focus on investments

Bithumb, one of South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has transformed its now-defunct subsidiary, Bithumb Meta, into Bithumb Partners.  дальше »

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South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand

South Korea’s Exchange Chairman, Eun-Bo Jeong, has signaled interest in introducing crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, aligning with global demands for such products. At the Securities and Derivatives Market Opening Ceremony on Jan. дальше »

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Montenegro Extradites Do Kwon: Authorities Hand Terra Founder Over To The FBI

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 […] дальше »

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Do Kwon is in US custody after extradition battle

The Terraform Labs co-founder was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for using falsified travel documents as the courts determined whether he would go to the US or South Korea. дальше »

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XRP Volumes Zoom Ahead of Bitcoin, Dogecoin in South Korea. What’s Next?

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. дальше »

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Political Instability In South Korea Fuels Bitcoin ‘Kimchi Premium’ Surge

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. дальше »

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Crypto Founder Behind $40 Billion Disaster to Be Extradited to US

Both the US and South Korea were seeking Kwon's extradition дальше »

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Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Will be Extradited to the United States

Montenegro approves Do Kwon’s extradition to the US over crypto fraud charges, rejecting South Korea’s request for extradition. The post Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Will be Extradited to the United States appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Spikes as South Korea's Political Turmoil Escalates

The South Korean won hit the lowest level against the dollar since March 2009. дальше »

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Kimchi premium recovers as KRWUSD drops to 15-year low

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. дальше »

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South Korea Sanctions 15 North Korean Hackers and One Entity Over Crypto Theft Operations

South Korea has announced sanctions against 15 individuals and one entity from North Korea involved in cybercrimes, including large-scale cryptocurrency heists. The move comes amid rising concerns about North Korea’s use of cyber operations to fund its weapons programs and evade international sanctions. дальше »

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South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for crypto heists and cyber theft

The sanctioned agents were allegedly generating funds for North Korea’s nuclear weapons development program.

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South Korea sanctions DPRK hackers behind crypto attacks

South Korea has imposed new sanctions on North Korean hackers responsible for stealing over $1 billion in crypto, with the illicit funds fueling the regime’s weapons programs. The South Korean government has announced sanctions on the 313 Bureau, a North… дальше »

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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal

Montenegro’s Constitutional Court unanimously rejected Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon’s appeal regarding a verdict on his extradition over legal issues, Korea JoongAng Daily reported on Dec. дальше »

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The Donald Trump effect? 30% South Koreans now invested in crypto

Crypto investments doubled in November post Trump victory says Bank of Korea. дальше »

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Over 30% of South Korea’s Population is Investing in Crypto

South Korea’s crypto investors hit 15.59 million, with trading volumes rivaling stock markets. Learn about market trends and government challenges. The post Over 30% of South Korea’s Population is Investing in Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Montenegro court dismisses Terra’s Do Kwon extradition appeal: report

Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by crypto mogul Do Kwon, paving the way for a decision on his extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea. Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, has lost his appeal in Montenegro’s… дальше »

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Report shows a third of South Koreans now own crypto with this coin in focus

Over 30% of South Koreans now invest in crypto, with 15. 59M holders in November. Crypto trading volume in South Korea now rivals stock markets, with daily trades hitting 14. 9 trillion won. iDEGEN, an AI-powered coin that has raised $8. дальше »

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One in three Koreans now own crypto, Bank of Korea says

A new report shows that more than 30% of the South Korean population holds crypto, with investors now holding over 100 trillion won in assets. South Korea‘s crypto market is rapidly booming as the number of investors reached 15.59 million… дальше »

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North Korea Blamed for May's $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM

Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was "affiliated" with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering. дальше »

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Upbit set to delist Bitcoin Gold on Jan. 23, 2025 due to trading caution

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… дальше »

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FBI reveals North Korea used LinkedIn to steal $305 million from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin

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. дальше »

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FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details

The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.

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K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale

Seoul, Korea, 24th December 2024, Chainwire

The post K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Hyperliquid net outflows top $250M amid fears over North Korea hackers

Hyperliquid saw over $256 million in net outflows as security experts revealed that North Korean threat actors had been trading on the platform. дальше »

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South Korea, US team up to craft new strategies against North Korean crypto heists: report

Efforts to counter cryptocurrency thefts allegedly linked to North Korea are gaining momentum as the US and South Korea collaborate to track stolen digital assets and curb malicious activity. According to reports, the partnership aims to develop tools to combat crypto-related crimes tied to North Korean hackers, who have reportedly stolen nearly $1.6 billion worth […] дальше »

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HyperLiquid Sees Record $60M in USDC Flee as North Korea Said to Be Probing Perpetuals Exchange

North Korea-linked addresses, said to be possibly testing the exchange for weaknesses, have accrued losses exceeding $700,000, according to one observer. дальше »

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South Korea, US team up to craft new strategies against North Korean crypto heists: report

The U.S. and South Korea have reportedly partnered to develop tools aimed at countering North Korea-linked crypto thefts and tracking billions of dollars in stolen digital assets. The United States and South Korea are said to be working together to… дальше »

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Bithumb faces temporary XRP withdrawal delays as volume increases

Crypto market freefall causes Ripple withdrawal delays on Bithumb. One of the major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, Bithumb, has formally announced that withdrawals of XRP are taking longer than planned because of an unexpected spike in transaction volume. In… дальше »

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North Korean hackers stole $1.6b crypto this year

North Korea’s cyber operations hit new heights in 2024, with hackers linked to the regime stealing $1.6 billion in cryptocurrency, according to a report from Chainalysis.  This marks a sharp increase from the $660.5 million stolen in 2023 and underscores… дальше »

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Ki Young Ju: South Korea’s economic crisis could drive crypto businesses overseas

CryptoQuant CEO warns of economic instability and calls for reform in South Korea’s financial policies. In a Dec. 19 post on X, Ki Young Ju, the CEO and founder of CryptoQuant, expressed grave concerns about the status of the Korean… дальше »

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US Cracks Down on North Korea’s Crypto-Fueled Money Laundering Network

According to the latest reports, the United States has made efforts to disrupt illicit crypto-related networks that support North Korea’s government, announcing sanctions against two individuals and one entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). дальше »

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South Korean prosecutors seek 6 months for lawmaker who allegedly hid crypto

National Assembly member Kim Nam-kuk left South Korea’s Democratic Party in 2023 after allegations of cashing out $4 million in crypto holdings. дальше »

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Former South Korean lawmaker gets 6-months in jail for lying about cryptocurrency assets

Ex-member of South Korea’s Democratic Party imprisoned for concealing 10 billion won in cryptocurrency assets. Kim Nam-kook, a former legislator for the Democratic Party of Korea, was found guilty of hiding cryptocurrency holdings while he was a member of the… дальше »

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US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers

Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their alleged roles in money laundering for North Korea. дальше »

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US shuts down North Korean crypto laundering network

The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on two individuals and a company in the United Arab Emirates for facilitating North Korea’s illicit use of digital assets. дальше »

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U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network

OFAC says a front company in the UAE had been converting crypto into cash for North Korea. дальше »

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BYDFi Joins CODE VASP, Advancing Regulatory Efforts in Korea

Seychelles, Seychelles, December 16th, 2024, Chainwire On November 27, 2024, BYDFi announced its official membership in South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance. The partnership includes successful integration with the Travel Rule compliance solution, ensuring adherence to South Korea’s regulatory standards for crypto transactions. дальше »

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BYDFi Joins South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance to Advance Regulatory Efforts

On November 27, 2024, BYDFi made waves by officially joining South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance. The collaboration features a seamless integration with the Travel Rule compliance solution, guaranteeing alignment with South Korea’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »

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BYDFi Joins CODE VASP, Advancing Regulatory Efforts in Korea

Seychelles, Seychelles, 16th December 2024, Chainwire

The post BYDFi Joins CODE VASP, Advancing Regulatory Efforts in Korea appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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MOCA price surges 150% after listings on South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb

MOCA Network’s native token, MOCA, saw an unprecedented 150% price surge following its listing on South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb. The token’s rapid rise underscores the importance of South Korea in shaping the future of web3 technologies and highlights MOCA’s growing significance in the decentralized metaverse space. This development marks a significant […] дальше »

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South Korean watchdog probes Coinone after MOVE price soared x46k times: report

South Korea’s financial watchdog is investigating the Coinone crypto exchange over Movement’s token sharp price swings, raising concerns over potential unfair trading. A major investigation is underway into Korean crypto exchange Coinone after the price of the Movement (MOVE) token… дальше »

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South Korea halts ‘all work’ on crypto regulations amidst martial law aftermath

The South Korean National Assembly reportedly decided to put all discussions regarding crypto-related regulations on hold, following the aftermath of martial law and impeachment plans for the current president. дальше »

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South Korea Delays Crypto Tax to 2027 Amid Global Reforms

South Korea ends its investment tax and defers crypto taxation to 2027, mirroring global moves to create investor-friendly financial policies. The post South Korea Delays Crypto Tax to 2027 Amid Global Reforms appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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В Южной Корее отложили введение налога на прибыль от криптоактивов до 2027 года

Правительство Южной Кореи отсрочило введение новых налогов на криптовалюты до 2027 года. Об этом сообщил репортер Колин Ву со ссылкой на местный Telegram-канал. South Korea's National Assembly has approved the postponement of cryptocurrency taxation until 2027. дальше »

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South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb lists MOVE on Dec. 9

Two South Korean major crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, will list MOVE on the same day, Dec. 9. Both exchanges will open trading for the token at 21:00 KST. Upbit and Bithumb will list utility tokens from Movement Labs, an… дальше »

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Major XRP Outflows in Korea Hint at Bigger Play Unfolding

Major Korean exchange Upbit sees big outflow of XRP worth millions of dollars дальше »

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