South Korea is reportedly preparing to relax its restrictions on crypto trading for institutional investors, signaling a significant shift in the country’s …
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Arbitrum Awards Biggest-Ever Foundation Grant to Lotte, the South Korean Megacorp
by shayaanby shayaanArbitrum, the largest layer-2 network on top of Ethereum, has awarded its biggest-ever developer grant to Lotte Group, the multibillion-dollar South Korean …
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Regulation
Two South Koreans arrested for alleged price manipulation on Bithumb
by shayaanby shayaanTwo South Korean men have been implicated in a case of price manipulation on the crypto exchange Bithumb. The two men allegedly …
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South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Korea’s Exchange Chairman, Eun-Bo Jeong, has signaled interest in introducing crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, aligning with global demands for …
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A South Korean lawmaker has proposed an amendment to better protect users of virtual assets in the country. Kim Hyun-jung, a member …
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XRP Volumes Zoom Ahead of Bitcoin, Dogecoin in South Korea. What’s Next?
by shayaanby shayaanXRP trading volumes on South Korea’s biggest crypto exchanges have overtaken those of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) in a sign of …
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Regulation
South Africa Grants Crypto Licences to 248 Firms, Another 56 Applicants in Pipeline
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced earlier this month that it has approved the licences of 248 firms to operate …
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Regulation
South Korean Court Jails Bithumb CEO and Golfer in Crypto Bribery Scandal
by shayaanby shayaanBithumb CEO, Celebrity Golfer Sentenced for Altcoin Bribery Scam: Court Unveils $2M Fraud Case Altcoin Price Rigging: South Korean Court Jails Bithumb …
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Regulation
South Korea Teams Up With US To Combat Crypto Heists and Efforts of North Korean-Linked Hackers: Report
by shayaanby shayaanThe United States and South Korea are reportedly partnering in a joint research initiative aimed at strengthening protections against the theft of …
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Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Spikes as South Korea's Political Turmoil Escalates
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Koreans are paying a full 3% more to buy bitcoin (BTC) than their U.S. counterparts as they seek protection from the …