“Bitcoin as a National Reserve? Global Strategy to Be Unveiled in Seoul”
From June 4 to 6, Seoul’s Gwangjin District will host Bitcoin Seoul 2025, Asia’s largest Bitcoin-focused conference. This high-profile event comes at a time...
Crypto Exchange Polarization Deepens in Korea – Small Platforms Struggle to Survive
As South Korea's crypto market regains momentum in 2025, the gap between major and minor exchanges continues to widen. While top-tier platforms are reaping...
“Better Than a Parking Account?” — Over 2% Yield on Crypto Exchange Deposits Spurs...
With interest rates on traditional savings accounts dipping below 2%, Korean crypto exchanges are drawing attention by offering deposit yields that exceed their banking...
Bank of Korea Launches CBDC Pilot with Deposit Tokens in Real-World Retail Test
“Two Americanos, paid with digital currency, please.”
Starting April 1st, the Bank of Korea (BOK) is initiating a three-month pilot program titled “Project Hangang” to...
Amid Strong Dollar Trend, ‘Digital Dollar’ Gains Popularity… 4 in 10 Korean Investors Buy...
As global trade tensions and exchange rate instability persist, investors are rapidly turning their attention to stablecoins. In particular, stablecoins like Tether (USDT), which...
Crypto Exchanges Reinstate Withdrawal Delay System Amid Voice Phishing Surge
Cryptocurrency exchanges are reintroducing the 'withdrawal delay system,' which had been reduced or abolished in the second half of last year. This move comes...
Korbit Partners with Shinhan Bank to Launch Virtual Asset Management Services for Nonprofits, Pioneering...
South Korea-based crypto exchange Korbit has officially partnered with Shinhan Bank to launch virtual asset management services tailored for nonprofit organizations, entering the corporate...
Strategic Reserve of Crypto Assets: Conflicting Stances Among Korean Government Agencies
The South Korean government is intensifying discussions over the possibility of including cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve assets. However, conflicting positions among key ministries and...
Crypto Exchanges Under Fire for Lavish Payouts — Even Convicted Execs Received Tens of...
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Major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea are facing growing public backlash after it was revealed that...
South Korea’s Crypto Investor Base Surpasses 16 Million – Poised to Overtake Stock Investors
As of the end of February 2025, the number of cryptocurrency exchange users in South Korea has reached 16.29 million, nearing or surpassing the...
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