Tag: South Korea
Bitcoin News
South Korean Police Lose $1.5M in Seized Bitcoin
Seoul Gangnam Police lost 22 BTC worth $1.45M during a 2026 digital asset custody audit.
The 22 seized BTC were drained remotely while...
Regulations
South Korea Turns to AI to Detect Crypto Manipulation in 2026
South Korea deploys AI to detect crypto manipulation in real-time, analyzing trades by the second.
FSS targets whale schemes, pump-and-dumps, and social media...
Market News
Crypto News: South Korean Stock Market Hits Record High as Crypto Activity Reaches Historic Low
South Korea’s KOSPI hits record highs as crypto trading drops to historic lows, signaling a major investor shift in 2025. South Korea is witnessing an...
Regulations
South Korean Actress Skips Jail After Laundering 4.34 billion Won In Crypto
South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum gets suspended prison term for embezzling $3M from her agency to fund crypto investments. South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum has...
Crypto Scams
Thai Police Dismantle $15M Crypto Scam Ring Targeting Koreans
Thai police and South Korean authorities recently dismantled a $15M crypto scam ring that defrauded hundreds of Koreans. Thai police, working with South Korean investigators,...
Market News
South Korea warns U.S. trade deal could spark financial crisis
South Korea warned U.S. trade demands could spark a crisis as President Lee Jae-Myung called for safeguards to protect the economy. South Korea is now...
Altcoin News
Could Solana Treasuries Beat Bitcoin And Ethereum Soon?
Solana could outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum soon, especially as staking yields and corporate treasuries continue to push growth. Solana continues to become more interesting as...
Altcoin News
Nasdaq-Listed Firm Introduces South Korea’s First SOL Treasury
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp partners with Fragmetric Labs to launch South Korea’s first Solana treasury, boosting regional adoption.DeFi Development Corp (DFDV), a Nasdaq-listed firm,...
Regulations
South Korea Lifts 2018 Ban on Venture Capital Investments in Crypto Firms
South Korea ends 2018 ban, allowing crypto startups to access VC funding and apply for venture certification starting Sept 16. Crypto startups in South Korea...
Regulations
South Korea Moves Ahead With Stablecoin Regulation Bill
South Korea is preparing to introduce a regulatory framework for stablecoins in a few months. In particular, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is expected...
Financial Technology
XRP Custody Goes Live in South Korea for Institutions
BDACS has just launched XRP custody for Korean institutions and is strengthening its partnership with Ripple while advancing crypto adoption.According to reports, XRP custody...
Crypto Payments
RedotPay Launches Crypto Payment Cards in South Korea
RedotPay launches crypto cards in Korea, shaking up payment norms.All Korean Visa merchants now accept RedotPay’s crypto debit cards.RedotPay supports BTC,...
