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.
South Korea
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Regulation
Upbit owner clashes with South Korean regulators in legal battle
The legal show down arrives as South Korea intensifies crypto oversight.
Regulation
South Korea’s crypto market poised for change with new institutional guidelines
South Korea set to adjust laws, paving the way for crypto access in tune with global standards.
Crypto
South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand
The global appeal of Bitcoin ETFs has influenced South Korea's exchange chairman to reconsider crypto investment strategies.
Research
Kimchi premium recovers as KRWUSD drops to 15-year low
As the won depreciates, economic and political uncertainty in South Korea widen the kimchi premium gap.
Investments
South Korea’s crypto volumes spike as Woori eyes over $300 million Upbit exit
As South Korean politics heat up, Woori's strategic Dunamu sale could reshape the crypto landscape.
People
CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’
CryptoQuant CEO suggests South Korean leadership overhaul is necessary for a more crypto-friendly environment.
Crime
South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin
South Korea's success in reclaiming stolen crypto marks a breakthrough in combatting North Korean cybercrime.
Exchanges
South Korea investigates Upbit’s KYC violations amid market dominance concerns
Blurred IDs and potential fines loom over South Korea's largest crypto exchange in KYC compliance debacle.
Crime
South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case
More than 15,000 investors affected by fraud involving 28 virtual assets in complex scheme led by influential YouTuber.
Regulation
South Korea to regulate cross-border crypto trades by 2025
South Korean authorities said 81% of forex crimes are linked to crypto.
Regulation
South Korea’s crypto exchange closures lock $13M in investor assets
South Korean lawmaker revealed that the locked fund numbers could rise if platforms that have temporarily halted operations are included.