The South Korean crypto market reflected the shifting sentiment in Q1. The retail-driven market may soon start to invite institutions, based on …
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Regulation
South Korean presidential candidate vows to deregulate crypto like Trump-era US
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Korean candidate Hong Joon-pyo says he’ll scrap crypto rules like U.S. President Donald Trump did, aiming to make blockchain a key …
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Finance
Young South Korean investors ditch local stocks for US stocks, cryptocurrenci
by shayaanby shayaanYoung South Korean investors are now ditching local stocks and turning to markets in the United States and digital assets. According to …
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A crypto “mining farm” in Gwangju turned out to be a front for money-spinning of a different kind: illegal gambling. On Wednesday, …
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The number of crypto investors in South Korea has surpassed 16 million, closing the gap in the number of stock investors in …
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Regulation
South Korean court jails three crypto scammers for $416K fraud scheme
by shayaanby shayaanThree people pulled a prison sentence from a South Korean court for orchestrating an investment scheme that defrauded victims of around 610 …
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Markets
South Korean Trio Jailed for Crypto Ponzi Scheme Promising 30% Monthly Returns
by shayaanby shayaanA South Korean court has sentenced three members of a crypto scam ring to prison for deceiving investors out of 610 million …
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Regulation
Seoul Councilor tops South Korean officials’ crypto holdings as declarations hit $9.83M
by shayaanby shayaanThe top crypto holder among top South Korean officials is Kim Hye-young, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, who holds crypto worth …
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Regulation
South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups
by shayaanby shayaanDunamu, the parent company of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange UPbit, reported a significant increase in earnings for 2024, defying ongoing regulatory …
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Regulation
South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company’s …