South Korea

The world’s hottest AI stock market just swung nearly 17% in two days

The best-performing major equity index on the planet froze mid-crash on Monday, then posted its largest one-day point gain ever on Tuesday, and the whiplash is a warning for anyone holding AI-fueled assets.

3 days ago

Tokenization

XRP volume is exploding in Korea because it exploits a specific gap in the country’s spot-only exchange laws

Despite global Bitcoin focus, South Korea's unique infrastructure fuels XRP's popularity as the local trading powerhouse.

5 months ago

Daylight Seoul shopping street scene where teal payment streams flow from a phone and POS terminal toward a distant glass tower crowned with the Ethereum symbol, suggesting retailers fueling ETH treasuries.

Digital Asset Treasuries

Are South Korean retail traders the only thing keeping Ethereum treasury companies alive?

Ethereum’s latest slide has revived debate over who’s really supporting the market, with some claiming South Korea’s “seohak gaemie” traders, not institutions, are what's keeping ETH treasury firms alive.

8 months ago

A bright, daylight boardroom scene in Seoul shows Naver and Upbit logos merging above a handshake, with a Korean flag, signed documents, and skyline backdrop.

Exchanges

Naver merger talks to route 30M shoppers to Upbit sparking fee collapse

Cheaper stablecoin checkout could force banks and card giants to cut rates.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Japan's strategic move for a yen-based stablecoin aligns with South Korea's legislative push in the fast-evolving crypto space.

10 months ago

Tokenization

Institutional interest boosts XRP’s resurgence in South Korea and Japan

BDACS' XRP custody strengthens ties with Ripple while SBI's ETF marks a milestone for Japanese investors.

10 months ago

Tokenization

XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

XRP ranks among top traded assets as U.S. and South Korean exchanges drive trading spike.

11 months ago

ETF

South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal

The FSC will also scrutinize transaction fees at major crypto exchanges amid sweeping regulatory changes.

12 months ago

Exchanges

South Korean banks urge policy shift to broaden crypto exchange ties

The banking executives argued that ending exclusive bank-exchange ties will unlock greater financial service options.

1 year ago

Exchanges

South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups

South Korean court ruling offers Upbit parent company Dunamu temporary relief from regulatory restrictions as profits soar.

1 year ago

Regulation

South Korea blocks 17 overseas crypto exchange apps in registration crackdown

Users urged to withdraw assets as South Korea clamps down on foreign crypto platforms to curb money laundering.

1 year ago

Crypto

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime

South Korea's central bank decision highlights Bitcoin’s clash with traditional reserve asset criteria.

1 year ago

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The world’s hottest AI stock market just swung nearly 17% in two days

XRP volume is exploding in Korea because it exploits a specific gap in the country’s spot-only exchange laws

Are South Korean retail traders the only thing keeping Ethereum treasury companies alive?

Naver merger talks to route 30M shoppers to Upbit sparking fee collapse

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Institutional interest boosts XRP’s resurgence in South Korea and Japan

XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal

South Korean banks urge policy shift to broaden crypto exchange ties

South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups

South Korea blocks 17 overseas crypto exchange apps in registration crackdown

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime