Korea Cracks Down on ‘Listing Beam’ and Meme Coins: Stronger Crypto Market Rules Take...
South Korea is set to overhaul its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, targeting speculative trends and reinforcing investor protection. Under the latest policy changes, the so-called...
Bithumb Draws More Traffic, but Upbit Wins User Loyalty in South Korean Crypto Market
Recent data reveals a clear divide in user behavior between South Korea's two leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb and Upbit. While Bithumb dominates in total...
Crypto.com Partners with KSNET to Launch Crypto Payment Services for Foreign Tourists in Korea
Crypto.com, a global cryptocurrency platform trusted by over 140 million users worldwide, has announced a strategic partnership with KSNET, South Korea's largest integrated payment...
Korean Won-Backed Stablecoins: At the Crossroads of Monetary Sovereignty
Stablecoins have emerged as a core issue in South Korea’s monetary policy debate. As dollar-pegged digital currencies gain traction in global payments and remittances,...
Stablecoin Cards Quietly Reshape Korea’s Payment Landscape – While Regulation Lags Behind
South Korea's payment industry is entering a new phase. Stablecoin-backed payment cards, tied to the US dollar, are now being used in everyday transactions...
Crypto Pledges from Presidential Candidates: Regulation vs. Growth
With the June 3rd presidential snap election fast approaching, major South Korean candidates are fiercely unveiling crypto-related pledges aimed at winning over the country's...
DAXA Publishes 2025 Digital Asset Policy Report, Outlines Direction for Stablecoin Regulation
DAXA (Digital Asset eXchange Alliance) has released its Digital Asset Policy Report, responding to rising public interest in digital assets and the need for...
Generational Divide Among the Wealthy: 3040 Embraces Crypto and Stocks, 5060 Stays with Gold...
A widening generational gap is reshaping investment strategies among Korea’s wealthy. While the older 50s and 60s generation ("Old-rich") are seeking safety in gold,...
Dunamu Rises to Korea’s Top 40 Business Groups Amid Crypto Boom—Bithumb Joins the List
Korea’s crypto industry continues to gain institutional recognition, as Dunamu—the operator of Upbit—has entered the top 40 of Korea’s largest business groups, while rival...
BDACS Partners with Galaxy Digital to Expand Corporate Crypto Infrastructure in Asia
BDACS, a leading South Korean digital asset custody firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Galaxy Digital, a global crypto asset management and infrastructure...