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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.

Indian exchange WazirX hit by $235 million hack, North Korea link suspected

Indian exchange WazirX hit by $235 million hack, North Korea link suspected

The exchange has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals from its platform.

Hong Kong eyes stablecoin licensing regime to bolster crypto stability

Hong Kong eyes stablecoin licensing regime to bolster crypto stability

The regulators noted that most industr participants supports a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers.

Bitcoin buy propels Metaplanet stock up 10%, total holdings now 225 BTC

Bitcoin buy propels Metaplanet stock up 10%, total holdings now 225 BTC

The company is already sitting on some level of profits thanks to Bitcoin recent price increase.

Kraken confirms receipt of Mt. Gox Bitcoin, creditors to receive as early as next week

Kraken confirms receipt of Mt. Gox Bitcoin, creditors to receive as early as next week

Mt. Gox moves $5.8 billion in Bitcoin in several transactions today.

Thailand to launch $12.4 billion digital cash scheme to boost local economy

Thailand to launch $12.4 billion digital cash scheme to boost local economy

The "Digital Wallet" scheme targets low-income earners amid debates over its economic viability.

South Korea moves to delay crypto tax until 2028 amid market concerns

South Korea moves to delay crypto tax until 2028 amid market concerns

South Korea has a thriving crypto regulatory that is widely recognized globally.

Taiwan Mobile’s VASP license bid aims to fuse digital assets with mainstream services

Taiwan Mobile’s VASP license bid aims to fuse digital assets with mainstream services

Taiwan is pushing ahead with its crypto regulatory efforts to bolster the sector's adoption.

South Korea to tighten crypto exchange oversight with new monitoring system

South Korea to tighten crypto exchange oversight with new monitoring system

South Korean exchanges have adopted new crypto guidelines to prevent mass token delistings.

Singapore raises risk level for digital payment token providers in counter-terrorism update

Regulation 2 years ago

Sony expands into crypto with the acquisition of Amber Japan

Featured 2 years ago

Why Swiss and Hong Kong crypto regulations will lead the DeFi revolution

Contributor Opinion 2 years ago

France, Hong Kong regulators sign MOU to explore wholesale CBDCs, tokenization

Banking 2 years ago