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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 09:08

Korea to beef up monitoring on crypto market

Korea to beef up monitoring on crypto market

Efforts to enhance clarity in the Korean virtual asset market are emerging, as both the government and the National Assembly have actively announced their plans to intensify crypto monitoring.

2023-11-30 16:37

Korean crypto industry gains ground following global turbulence

Korean crypto industry gains ground following global turbulence

Expectations are growing that Korea could gain ground in the global crypto industry, as Chinese crypto exchanges that once dominated the global coin market are faltering one after another.

2023-11-26 15:31

Montenegro court clears path for Do Kwon's extradition

Montenegro court clears path for Do Kwon's extradition

A Montenegro court approved the extradition of cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, Friday, leaving the justice minister to decide whether he will be handed over to Korea or the United States, who both want him.

2023-11-25 17:10

Korea to pilot digital currency with 100,000 citizens next year

Korea to pilot digital currency with 100,000 citizens next year

One hundred thousand Koreans will be able to utilize deposit tokens based on the central bank digital currency (CBDC) next year, within a pilot program jointly operated by the Bank of Korea (BOK) and financial authorities.

2023-11-23 16:13

NPS investment in Coinbase signals growing interest in crypto market

NPS investment in Coinbase signals growing interest in crypto market

The National Pension Service (NPS), Korea's largest institutional investor, recently made a significant investment in Coinbase, the foremost cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. The move marks a notable change in NPS's strategy, which had previously shunned such investments due to concerns over volatility.

2023-11-20 15:20

Blockchain moguls explore Korea's potential at Upbit D Conference 2023

Blockchain moguls explore Korea's potential at Upbit D Conference 2023

International blockchain moguls discussed Korea's potential in the global blockchain market at the Upbit D Conference (UDC), the leading blockchain event in Korea, which kicked off at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul, Monday.

2023-11-13 16:59

Upbit D Conference grows beyond tech in 2023

Upbit D Conference grows beyond tech in 2023

Upbit D Conference (UDC), the leading blockchain event in Korea, will broaden its scope in 2024. This time, Dunamu, the operator of the country's largest crypto exchange Upbit, aims to explore and expand the blockchain ecosystem across a wider range of aspects. Along with showcasing cutting-edge developments in blockchain technology, it will also delve into the technology's s...

2023-11-09 16:21

Korean crypto exchanges struggle despite aggressive no-fee marketing

Korean crypto exchanges struggle despite aggressive no-fee marketing

Despite launching aggressive no-fee marketing campaigns, Korea's crypto exchanges Bithumb, Korbit and GOPAX have failed to see significant results.

2023-10-29 16:10

New GOPAX CEO expected to smooth Binance's entrance into Korea

New GOPAX CEO expected to smooth Binance's entrance into Korea

Cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has recently appointed Cho Young-joong, the CEO of CityLabs, as its new head. Cho, who will also continue his role at CityLabs, is the fourth CEO to assume office at GOPAX this year alone.

2023-10-16 08:34

Can Bithumb's no-fee policy be game changer in crypto market?

Can Bithumb's no-fee policy be game changer in crypto market?

Korea's cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has taken the unprecedented step among the nation's top exchanges to waive all transaction fees. This strategic move is viewed as Bithumb's attempt to significantly increase its market share in a domestic landscape largely dominated by Upbit.

2023-10-06 16:53

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