Polymarket Bets Top $100M as Stablecoins Fuel Korea’s Presidential Election Wagers
<Prediction bets on the South Korean presidential election listed on the decentralized betting platform “Polymarket.”>
As South Korea's 2025 presidential election approaches, the decentralized prediction...
“Dinner with Trump, Paid with Crypto”: Korean Entrepreneur Joins Global Stage with Meme Coin...
Washington D.C., May 22, 2025. At the Trump National Golf Club in Washington D.C., a select group of 25 individuals gathers for an exclusive...
South Korea Left Behind as “KimSwap” Exposes Regulatory Vacuum in Stablecoins
A Korean-origin project called “KimSwap” is raising alarms over the unchecked issuance and circulation of a de facto Korean won-backed stablecoin, KRWO. Despite operating...
Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act Set for Launch: Stablecoin Licensing Sparks Controversy Amid Industry...
In 2025, South Korea's regulatory landscape for digital assets is poised for a major shift. The Democratic Party is set to introduce the “Digital...
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...