Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
In recent developments, south Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Highlights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025: The Role of Culture and Community…
In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. From K-pop stages to hacker houses, KBW2025 showed that blockchain is more than finance – it’s a global cultural movement…
South Korea considers pre-emptive crypto account freezes, report says
In recent developments, the proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Insights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025: Why Asia is Shaping the Future of B…
In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. As regulators, institutions, and innovators converge in Seoul, KBW2025 reveals how Asia has become the engine driving crypto’s next global…
Bitcoin ETF momentum builds in South Korea as regulation lags behind
In recent developments, with trading-hour extensions and digital finance upgrades underway, Korea Exchange is positioning for crypto ETFs while approvals remain stalled. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
South Korea fines Korbit $1.8M over compliance failures
In recent developments, most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes. The action coincides with reports of a potential majority acquisition by Mirae Asset. The case…
North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken
In recent developments, hacken says Web3 losses climbed to nearly $4 billion in 2025, with North Korea behind over half the damage, and regulators are under pressure to turn security…
Coinbase and Korea Premiums Flash Green While Bitcoin’s December Chaos Deepens
In recent developments, recent data shows the Coinbase Premium Index has finally clawed its way out of a long streak of discounts since the end of October, and it’s now…
South Korea to impose bank-level liability on crypto exchanges after Upbit ha…
In recent developments, south Korea plans to hold crypto exchanges to the same no-fault compensation standards as banks after an Upbit hack exposed major gaps in consumer protection. Looking closer,…
South Korea’s Upbit Reports $36 Million Loss in Solana Hot-Wallet Breach
In recent developments, south Korea’s largest crypto exchange halted services and shifted assets to cold storage after detecting unauthorized withdrawals. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…
