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South Korean flag lying on a stormy beach as waves roll in, symbolizing Bitcoin surging past $71,000 during an 18% crash in South Korea’s stock market

Analysis

Bitcoin breaks $72k as South Korea’s stock market crashes 18% in biggest drop since 2008

This week South Korean equities posted a record drawdown, falling 12% in this mornings session.

4 weeks ago

Bear Market

Huobi Korea to become an independent entity, breaking ties with Huobi Global

Huobi Korea chairman Jo Guk-Bong will buy the majority stakes from Huobi global founder Leon Lin.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Gopax investors could face $471M loss if Binance acquisition fails

Binance is in the process of acquiring Gopax, however, the South Korean exchange has about $471 million of customers' fund locked in Genesis.

3 years ago

Featured

South Korean court finds former Chairman of Bithumb ‘not guilty’ of fraud

Lee Jung-Hoon, who was accused of swindling $70 million from BK Group chairman Kim Byung-gun, was acquitted of all charges.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance reportedly finalizing acquisition Korean crypto exchange Gopax

Binance is reportedly completing its acquisition of Korean crypto exchange Gopax after finishing due diligence.

3 years ago

Hacks

North Korean hackers reportedly stole $1.2B in crypto since 2017

North Korea is allegedly investing these funds into its nuclear missile program.

3 years ago

Culture

BNB Chain announces its first Asia-based hackathon

The BNB hackathon event will take place in South Korea, between Dec. 17 and 19.

3 years ago

Crime

Do Kwon reportedly located in Serbia

Korean Ministry of Justice is asking Serbia to issue an arrest warrant for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon.

3 years ago

Adoption

Busan collaborates with Crypto.com and Gate.io to advance blockchain aspirations

As part of Busan's numerous efforts to embrace blockchain, the city has signed a business agreement with crypto exchanges, Crypto.com and Gate.io.

3 years ago

South Korea’s financial watchdog to monitor crypto whales on adherence to anti-money laundering laws

Regulation 3 years ago

Bithumb owner to receive 8-year jail term for $70M fraud – local media

Legal 3 years ago

South Korean court dismisses arrest warrant for Do Kwon’s aide

Regulation 3 years ago

South Korea tightens circle on Do Kwon, arrests his aide

Legal 3 years ago

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South Korea News

Bitcoin breaks $72k as South Korea’s stock market crashes 18% in biggest drop since 2008

Huobi Korea to become an independent entity, breaking ties with Huobi Global

Gopax investors could face $471M loss if Binance acquisition fails

South Korean court finds former Chairman of Bithumb ‘not guilty’ of fraud

Binance reportedly finalizing acquisition Korean crypto exchange Gopax

North Korean hackers reportedly stole $1.2B in crypto since 2017

BNB Chain announces its first Asia-based hackathon

Do Kwon reportedly located in Serbia

Busan collaborates with Crypto.com and Gate.io to advance blockchain aspirations

South Korea’s financial watchdog to monitor crypto whales on adherence to anti-money laundering laws

Bithumb owner to receive 8-year jail term for $70M fraud – local media

South Korean court dismisses arrest warrant for Do Kwon’s aide

South Korea tightens circle on Do Kwon, arrests his aide