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South Korean Crypto Market Maker to Face Trial in $59.6M ‘Scam Coin’ Case
South Korean prosecutors are set to try a crypto market maker they think masterminded a $59.6 million altcoin-themed “scam coin” fraud....
Aug 6, 20241 min read


South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
The much-talked-about new regulations from South Korea’s financial security regulator, designed to protect users buying and storing...
Jul 20, 20241 min read


South Korea Plans To Establish Permanent Crypto Investigative Unit Amid Rising Crimes
South Korea is combating the increasing incidents of cryptocurrency-related crimes and fraud cases by transitioning its temporary crypto...
Apr 29, 20241 min read

Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe
Crypto.com said it’s postponing a planned launch in South Korea after local news outlet Segye Ilbo reported on Monday that the exchange...
Apr 24, 20241 min read


South Korea sets new rules for crypto exchange listings
The new regulation will bring in terms of listing of cryptocurrencies in South Korea.
Apr 6, 20241 min read

CryptoTax joins hands with Infinite Block to provide crypto custodial and accounting services
Xxsoft, an information technology firm based in South Korea, announced today that it entered a partnership with a blockchain firm Infinite
Mar 12, 20241 min read

Nexon’s MMORPG MapleStory to Launch Web3 Version on Avalanche
Nexon, the South Korean video game developer, plans to launch a web3 version of MapleStory on the Avalanche blockchain
Mar 12, 20241 min read


South Korea Plans to Block Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
South Korea plans to conduct virtual asset exchange inspections to expel ineligible platforms later this year.
Feb 12, 20241 min read


South Korea Financial Authorities Probes Crypto Exchange OKX for Alleged Unregistered Operations
South Korea's financial authorities are investigating global crypto exchange OKX for potentially operating illegally within the country
Feb 8, 20241 min read


South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Reinstates Commission Fees After Four Months
The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb ended its four-month campaign of commission-free crypto trading on February 5.
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Korea’s FSC proposes regulatory approval requirement for crypto executives
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is weighing a new proposal that would require crypto executives to obtain regulatory
Feb 5, 20241 min read

South Korean Web3 Music Service Somesing Loses $11.58 Million in Token Exploit
Somesing, a popular blockchain-based social karaoke platform in South Korea, has fallen victim to an exploit resulting in the loss of approx
Jan 29, 20241 min read


South Korean telecom giant KT shuts down NFT platform, citing business conditions
KT Corporation, the South Korean telecommunications giant with over $32 billion in total assets, is closing down its non-fungible token
Jan 25, 20241 min read


South Korea Proposes Stricter Regulations on Crypto Trading
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is suggesting changes to the Credit Finance Act with the primary goal
Jan 5, 20241 min read


South Korea Introduces Mandatory Crypto Disclosure for High-Ranking Officials
South Korea has taken a significant step towards increasing transparency and integrity within its public sector.
Dec 28, 20231 min read

Upbit opens staking quiz event with ETH prizes
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has opened a special event in celebration of its staking service surpassing
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Blade Entertainment partners with Cardo to venture into tokenized securities industry
South Korean entertainment production company Blade Entertainment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cardo
Dec 27, 20231 min read


South Korean City Busan Names Digital Exchange Preferred Bidder
The South Korean city of Busan is edging closer to the launch of a long-awaited blockchain-powered digital assets trading platform
Dec 19, 20231 min read


South Korea’s Biggest Supermarket Says Next-gen ATMs May Be Crypto Compatible
Emart, South Korea’s largest retailer and supermarket chain, says its new next-generation ATMs could soon feature crypto and security
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Lotte Data Communication launches NFT donation campaign for children’s rehab center
South Korean IT service company Lotte Data Communication is running an NFT donation campaign dedicated to building a children’s
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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