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As the South Korean government announces plans to inject ₩40 trillion into the national venture ecosystem, a recent policy move is drawing criticism for...
Korean Firms Embrace Bitcoin as Strategic Assets: BitMax and KWM Lead the Charge
A growing number of publicly traded companies in South Korea are turning to Bitcoin as a core strategic asset, signaling a major shift in...
“Crypto Deals Turn into Crime Traps” — P2P Coin Trading Fuels Surge in Fraud...
As public interest in digital assets grows, a shadow market is emerging alongside it: peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transactions conducted outside of regulated exchanges. These...
“Tax Breaks Over Taxes” — Nearly Half of Korean Crypto Investors Call for Tax...
As the debate over cryptocurrency taxation reignites, a recent survey reveals that nearly half of Korean digital asset investors want the new government to...
Bitcoin Seoul 2025 Concludes with Sharp Critique of Dollar System and Call for Trust-Based...
Bitcoin Seoul 2025 wrapped up with high energy and deep reflection, drawing over 1,500 participants from 30 countries. The event became a pivotal venue...
Kakao Pay Surges on Stablecoin Adoption Hopes, Ignites New Race for Payment Dominance
Kakao Pay shares skyrocketed on Monday, fueled by market expectations surrounding the Korean government’s push for stablecoin adoption. The stock surged nearly 30%, hitting...
Circle IPO Sparks Confidence in Stablecoin Market — Could Peer-to-Peer Swaps Be the Next...
The highly anticipated IPO of Circle, the issuer of USDC, sent a strong signal to global markets: stablecoins are not just here to stay...
“Kim Yong-beom Appointed as Presidential Policy Chief… Digital Asset Strategist Takes the Lead”
On June 6, President Lee Jae-myung appointed Kim Yong-beom, former First Vice Minister of Finance, as the inaugural Chief Policy Officer of the new...
South Korea’s New President Lee Jae-myung Accelerates Crypto Policy Shift.
In June 2025, the newly inaugurated administration of President Lee Jae-myung is spearheading a significant shift in South Korea’s cryptocurrency policy—from regulation-focused oversight to...
Global Crypto Giants Accelerate Their Push into Korea: Tether, Binance, and Crypto.com on the...
Major global cryptocurrency firms are accelerating their push into the Korean market. Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT; Binance, the world's...
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Korea’s “MicroStrategy Play”? Bitcoin Purchases and CB Issuance Drive Crypto-Themed Stock...
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