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Industrial pressure gauge and valve marked with Bitcoin and Bithumb symbols, representing the fading kimchi premium as South Korea intensifies scrutiny on the exchange

Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

FIU’s proposed six month partial ban targets new user transfers, but the bigger shock may be price discovery shifting to Upbit.

4 weeks ago

Regulation

Thailand mandates ‘in-person’ KYC for crypto traders

The country is introducing stricter laws for crypto businesses as it embraces the space.

5 years ago

Mining

Bitcoin miners in China receive ’emergency notice’ amidst energy concerns

The administration of China's capital is reportedly trying to determine how big of an impact crypto miners have on electrical grids.

5 years ago

Banking

Crypto converts JPMorgan, DBS, Temasek pivot to blockchain for interbank remittances

The new system, dubbed Patrior, is designed to replace the inefficient “hub-and-spoke” model for international payments.

5 years ago

Coronavirus

Australian cricketer Brett Lee donates 1 Bitcoin towards India’s coronavirus fight

India's Covid Crypto Relief fund has already received over $3 million worth of digital assets in donations.

5 years ago

Trading

Young Koreans hooked on Bitcoin trading sparks “crypto addiction” fears

Cryptocurrency investing has made life changing money for many people, but the lines between investing and gambling are becoming increasingly blurred.

5 years ago

Adoption

Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC)

The firm said ‘protecting shareholder value’ was one of the reasons behind the move.

5 years ago

Regulation

Korea’s financial watchdog orders employees to disclose crypto holdings

South Korea’s financial regulator wants to make sure that crypto-related policymakers are not abusing their positions.

5 years ago

Regulation

Korea weighs delaying crypto taxation laws to appeal to young voters

The otherwise crypto-friendly country has taken on a newer tone for the sector in the past weeks.

5 years ago

Crypto community donates over $1.7 million in Ethereum and ERC20 tokens towards India’s coronavirus fight

Coronavirus 5 years ago

Korean tax officers seize $22M in crypto directly from exchange accounts

Taxes 5 years ago

Hong Kong business turns to BNB and XRP payments amidst coronavirus slowdown

Adoption 5 years ago

India may give crypto holders an “exit window” in case of Bitcoin ban

Regulation 5 years ago

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Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

Thailand mandates ‘in-person’ KYC for crypto traders

Bitcoin miners in China receive ’emergency notice’ amidst energy concerns

Crypto converts JPMorgan, DBS, Temasek pivot to blockchain for interbank remittances

Australian cricketer Brett Lee donates 1 Bitcoin towards India’s coronavirus fight

Young Koreans hooked on Bitcoin trading sparks “crypto addiction” fears

Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC)

Korea’s financial watchdog orders employees to disclose crypto holdings

Korea weighs delaying crypto taxation laws to appeal to young voters

Crypto community donates over $1.7 million in Ethereum and ERC20 tokens towards India’s coronavirus fight

Korean tax officers seize $22M in crypto directly from exchange accounts

Hong Kong business turns to BNB and XRP payments amidst coronavirus slowdown

India may give crypto holders an “exit window” in case of Bitcoin ban