Domestic Crypto Listings Surge 33% in H1 as AI and RWA Tokens Lead the...
In the first half of this year, the number of new cryptocurrencies listed on domestic exchanges increased by 33% compared to the same period...
Dunamu Opens Free Online Registration for “UDC 2025,” Focused on AI and RWA
Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, has opened free online registration for the Upbit Developer Conference 2025 (UDC 2025). This year’s UDC will be held...
880 Billion Won Crypto Scam: Haru Invest Acquitted as Prosecutors Appeal
In the so-called “Haru Invest” case, where losses exceeded 880 billion won due to alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud, the court’s first ruling acquitted the...
Bank of Korea Halts CBDC Plans as Stablecoin Competition Heats Up
The Bank of Korea has decided to suspend its central bank digital currency (CBDC) development plan, prompting domestic financial institutions to accelerate their push...
“315 Coins That Vanished”: Inside Korea’s Delisted Crypto Market
A significant share of crypto assets listed on Korea’s top exchanges has ultimately disappeared, according to The Korea Daily. Reviewing delisted tokens across Upbit,...
Korean Card Companies Push to Enter KRW Stablecoin Business Amid Digital Payment Competition
Korea’s major credit card companies are moving to secure regulatory approval to launch Korean won-pegged stablecoin services as competition from global tech giants and...
Busan Digital Asset Exchange to Launch KRW Stablecoin Platform Linked to Smart City Services
The Busan Digital Asset Exchange (BDAN) is moving ahead with plans to build a Korean won-pegged stablecoin platform, marking one of Korea’s most ambitious...
Stablecoin Trademark Race: Banks and Big Tech Start with the “Naming Battle”
Major banks and fintech companies in South Korea are rushing to secure trademarks related to stablecoins, moving to lock in names and brands even...
Korea’s “MicroStrategy Play”? Bitcoin Purchases and CB Issuance Drive Crypto-Themed Stock Surge
An increasing number of KOSDAQ-listed companies are adopting a strategy of acquiring Bitcoin financed by convertible bond (CB) issuance, sparking comparisons to “Korea’s MicroStrategy.”...
Korea’s Top Crypto Exchanges Restructure Leadership and Business Units to Accelerate Expansion
Korea’s two leading cryptocurrency exchanges are ramping up efforts to scale their operations through leadership changes, business spin-offs, and renewed strategic investments, signaling a...
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Bank of Korea Launches “Digital Asset Unit” to Address KRW Stablecoin...
In response to accelerating discussions on digital asset regulation and stablecoin institutionalization, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has established a new Digital Asset Unit...
