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...
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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...
Nearly Half of Koreans in Their 20s–50s Invest in Crypto, With Average Financial Assets...
Nearly half of Korean investors aged 20 to 50 have experience investing in crypto assets, according to a new report released by Hana Financial...
June 2025 Special Asset Disclosure of Senior Public Officials: Sharp Increase in Cryptocurrency Holdings...
On June 26, the Government Public Officials Ethics Committee released special asset disclosures for 44 senior officials, drawing renewed attention to the scope of...
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