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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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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...
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“Backup Complete” Statement Was False: Yes24 Paid Hackers in Bitcoin to Contain Damage
Yes24, one of Korea’s largest online bookstores and content platforms, has come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that the company paid an...
Indirect Crypto ETFs Gain Ground as Korea’s Spot Products Stall
Korea’s plan to launch domestic spot cryptocurrency ETFs has faced persistent delays due to regulatory uncertainty and a lack of infrastructure, including licensed custodians,...
Upbit and Naver Pay Form Strategic Partnership on KRW Stablecoin Business, Accelerating Digital Finance...
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, and popular payment platform Naver Pay have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Korean won-based stablecoin initiative....
June 2025 Cryptocurrency Exchange Brand Reputation: Bithumb Retains Top Spot, Followed by Upbit and...
In June 2025, Bithumb maintained its position as the leading cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea’s monthly brand reputation rankings. Upbit and Coinone followed in...
Digital Assets Trigger Sharp Rallies—Mounting Warnings Over Theme Stock Frenzy
Recently, the Korean stock market has witnessed a surge in share prices simply driven by the keyword “digital assets.” As the government pushes for...
“KakaoTalk-Linked Stablecoin Push” — Game Firm Nexus Makes Bold Entry into Crypto Market
South Korean game developer Nexus (formerly known as Blade) has officially declared its entry into the digital asset market, unveiling plans to launch a...
Donald Trump Jr. to Speak on Bitcoin’s Future at KBW2025 in Seoul
Donald Trump Jr., son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and a prominent conservative political activist, is set to deliver a keynote speech at...
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