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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.

3 weeks ago

Rumors

User burns 600 ETH to send sci-fi message warning of Chinese use of brain control devices

Another 591 ETH was donated to Wikileaks along with another message from the alleged whistleblower.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC

Metaplanet leverages capital market strategies to boost BTC yield by 15.3%, setting a quarterly target of 35%.

1 year ago

Regulation

South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform

The FSC's phased policy will permit government entities and firms to engage in crypto, focusing on risk management.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index

Metaplanet's inclusion in MSCI Japan Index elevates its status as it aims for 10,000 BTC this year.

1 year ago

Adoption

SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy

SBC Medical to diversify assets as Bitcoin adoption gains traction among Japanese firms amid global uncertainty.

1 year ago

Investments

BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy

David Bailey and key figures from Sora Ventures and BTC Inc. take on active board roles at HK Asia Holdings, marking a decisive shift in management strategy.

1 year ago

Adoption

Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury

The company is already a node operator for Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, with nearly 8 BTC in delegated staking.

1 year ago

Regulation

Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges

Japan's regulatory push asks Apple and Google to block unregistered crypto apps, spotlighting tech roles in enforcement.

1 year ago

WazirX creditors to decide on recovery plan or risk lengthy liquidation

Exchanges 1 year ago

OpenAI makes strategic push into Asia with Kakao partnership amid negotiations with SoftBank

AI 1 year ago

India is reconsidering its crypto policy but tightens tax rules

Regulation 1 year ago

Ripple’s XRP omitted from Hong Kong regulator’s approved list of cryptos

Regulation 1 year ago

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

User burns 600 ETH to send sci-fi message warning of Chinese use of brain control devices

Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC

South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform

Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index

SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy

BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy

Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury

Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges

WazirX creditors to decide on recovery plan or risk lengthy liquidation

OpenAI makes strategic push into Asia with Kakao partnership amid negotiations with SoftBank

India is reconsidering its crypto policy but tightens tax rules

Ripple’s XRP omitted from Hong Kong regulator’s approved list of cryptos