South Korea News

Updates on exchange rules, enforcement, investor trends, and Korea’s active crypto trading culture.

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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

Regulation

Korean crypto exchanges could face harsh laws if new proposal is passed

South Korea's policymakers have introduced a new bill aimed at protecting crypto users against unfair practices.

5 years ago

Analysis

Dogecoin volumes in Korea exceeded those of its entire stock market yesterday

The meme cryptocurrency is not such a joke anymore.

5 years ago

Taxes

54% of Koreans say they support crypto taxes

South Koreans in their 40s and 50s were among the strongest supporters of the upcoming crypto capital gains tax.

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

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

Taxes

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

South Korean tax authorities have tracked down crypto holdings that belonged to more than 1,500 tax evaders.

5 years ago

Regulation

Korean minister says all 200 crypto exchanges in the country face a risk of closing down

The statements come on the back of increased calls for crypto regulation in the country.

5 years ago

South Korea aims to “pay special attention” to Bitcoin and crypto transactions

Regulation 5 years ago

Why did South Korea just say ‘no’ to a Bitcoin ETF listing on its stock exchange?

Investments 5 years ago

What is the ‘Kimchi Premium’ and why is it a ‘top’ indicator for Bitcoin?

Analysis 5 years ago

Morgan Stanley reportedly looks to acquire stake in Korean exchange Bithumb

Investments 5 years ago

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South Korea News

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

Korean crypto exchanges could face harsh laws if new proposal is passed

Dogecoin volumes in Korea exceeded those of its entire stock market yesterday

54% of Koreans say they support crypto taxes

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

Korea’s financial watchdog orders employees to disclose crypto holdings

Korea weighs delaying crypto taxation laws to appeal to young voters

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

Korean minister says all 200 crypto exchanges in the country face a risk of closing down

South Korea aims to “pay special attention” to Bitcoin and crypto transactions

Why did South Korea just say ‘no’ to a Bitcoin ETF listing on its stock exchange?

What is the ‘Kimchi Premium’ and why is it a ‘top’ indicator for Bitcoin?

Morgan Stanley reportedly looks to acquire stake in Korean exchange Bithumb