South Korean equities have surged following President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to permit cryptocurrency assets backed by the won. This has driven intense …
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Smart Contracts
DOJ Charge Fake North Korean Devs ‘Embedding’ In Crypto Startups
by shayaanby shayaanIn short Four North Korean agents are said to have used stolen identities to land external IT jobs with a US crypto …
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Regulation
Lost in Translation – A Look at Who Is Really Building a Korean Stablecoin
by shayaanby shayaanRecent reports claiming that South Korea’s government is preparing a state-backed Korean won stablecoin have been dismissed as “groundless” by a spokesperson …
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Markets
North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Top Crypto Firms With Malware Hidden in Job Applications
by shayaanby shayaanA North Korean hacking group is targeting crypto workers with a Python-based malware disguised as part of a fake job application process, …
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Finance
Korean Crypto Investors Reveal Surprising Support for Won-Backed Stablecoin
by shayaanby shayaanWhat’s on the minds of Korean crypto investors right now? A recent survey offers fascinating insights into their market expectations, overall sentiment, …
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Scams
DOJ Seeks $7.7 Million Forfeiture in Crypto From North Korean Hackers Masquerading as IT Workers
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief DOJ seized $7.74 million in crypto laundered by North Korean IT workers who used fake identities to get jobs at …
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Scams
South Korean Actor Hwang Jung-eum Faces Backlash for Embezzling $3 Million to Buy Crypto
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief South Korean actor Hwang Jung-eum admitted in court to embezzling $3.1M (₩4.34B) from her agency to invest in crypto. SBS …
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Regulation
South Korean Woman Jailed for Stealing $500,000 in Crypto From Sleeping Boyfriend
by shayaanby shayaanA South Korean woman in her 40s has been sentenced to two years in prison for transferring $500,000 worth of crypto and …
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A significant development is stirring in the South Korean political landscape, directly impacting the future of its digital economy. Lee Jae-myung, a …
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In short G7 leaders are expected to discuss the use of crypto -hacks through Noord -Korea to finance weapons programs next month, …