CryptoQuant’s recent analysis points to an interesting trend in the crypto market, specifically the overheating of the Korean premium. The high values of the Korean premium are interpreted by the on-chain intelligence firm as a potential indicator of strong buying pressure from Korean retail investors. While a high Korean premium might be interpreted as a...Read More
South Korean law enforcement revealed that hackers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, impersonated government agencies and journalists in South Korea to steal crypto. The hackers were said to employ email phishing techniques to carry out the dubious act on unsuspecting victims. DPRK Hackers Reportedly Focused on Stealing...Read More
In a move to modernize its financial infrastructure, South Korea is set to embark on a pioneering project involving digital currency. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2024, the nation will start a pilot program involving the participation of 100,000 citizens, signifying a significant stride towards the nationwide implementation of digital currencies. South Korea to...Read More
Traders in Asia, especially South Korea, have played a major role in driving the unexpected surge in digital asset market volume. Data from CCData reveals a significant rise in market share for South Korean-based exchanges. In November, their market share surged to 12.9%, a significant increase from the 5.2% recorded in January. This rise aligns...Read More
Bithumb is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO). This comes weeks after the South Korean crypto exchange picked Samsung Securities as its underwriter, which is tasked with creating the prospectus, a legal document that furnishes comprehensive details about the initial public offering (IPO). Bithumb Eyes for IPO in 2025 According to a report...Read More
South Korea’s largest wireless carrier – SK Telecom – has announced signing a tripartite agreement with Aptos Labs and Atomrigs Labs. The latter serves as its technology partner. According to the official announcement on the LinkedIn post, the strategic partnership is expected to enhance SK Telecom’s affiliations with customer-preferred mainnets and decentralized applications(dApps). The focus...Read More
South Korea has emerged as a global hotspot for cryptocurrency investment in recent years, according to a recent survey, with six million crypto investors representing over 10% of the country’s total population. This phenomenon has reshaped the financial landscape and highlighted the dominance of centralized exchanges in the Korean crypto market. A Closer Look at...Read More
Sui Network – a layer 1 blockchain – has gained significant traction since its mainnet launch in May. However, South Korean regulators believe the developers lied about several aspects of the token. According to the latest report by a local news agency, the director of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSC) said that an investigation will...Read More
In spite of previous high-profile disappointments tied to the crypto industry, such as 3AC and the ill-fated investment into FTX, the Singaporean government has been approving quite a few crypto platforms during the past weeks. The latest to get the preliminary nod is the South Korean giant – UPbit. Spree Of Approvals Ripple, Coinbase, and...Read More
Upbit, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, faced over 159,000 hacking attempts during the first half of 2023, as reported by its operating company, Dunamu. This figure represents a significant surge, with a 117% rise compared to the same period in 2022 and an astounding 1,800% increase compared to the first half of 2020. Upbit is...Read More
Eastern Asia ranks as the fifth most active crypto market, contributing 8.8% of global digital asset activity between July 2022 and June 2023. Its decline over the last few years has been notable – largely propelled by the big blow to the Chinese trading activity and mining sector. Chainlysis’ latest analysis signals a potential tailwind...Read More
South Korea’s tax agency announced today that taxpayers have declared overseas cryptocurrency assets worth 130.8 trillion won ($98.5 billion) this year following the introduction of mandatory reporting requirements. This shows a rise from the previous year’s figures, indicating the increasing importance of cryptocurrencies in the country’s financial landscape. Report Reveals $98.5 Billion in Overseas Crypto...Read More
Delio, a South Korea-based Bitcoin lender, is reportedly planning to launch an administrative lawsuit against local financial regulators, citing poor and incorrect interpretation of the law. This new lawsuit comes after an investigation and fine imposed on the Bitcoin lending firm by the South Korean watchdog. Delio to Sue South Korean Watchdogs Earlier this month,...Read More
One of South Korea’s major financial institutions – Hana Bank – unveiled plans to introduce digital asset custody services starting. This announcement was made during Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul by the bank, which boasts total assets worth $448 billion. For the initiative, Hana Bank has teamed up with Palo Alto-based digital asset custody provider...Read More
The Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) reportedly intends to require domestic cryptocurrency exchanges to hold at least 3 billion won (around $2.26 million) as a reserve. The local authorities have been quite strict with such entities lately, urging them to set up proper guidelines in terms of listing and delisting of digital assets to ensure...Read More
Even as XRP encountered considerable upheaval due to escalating regulatory challenges, South Korean investors have remained unfazed. In fact, the asset has emerged as the most preferred one in their portfolios, especially those in their 20s. This is evident by new findings, which show XRP comprising 20.7% of their investments, surpassing the combined 17.5% allocation...Read More
South Korean digital asset savings and lending firm Delio has plunged into a deeper crisis more than a month after suspending user withdrawals. The authorities seized Delio’s assets on July 18th, which reportedly disrupted its operations. According to the latest update, the actions by the South Korean regulator have made it “difficult for the company...Read More
According to local Korean media, the first trial in the court case brought by the authorities against Shin Hyun-Seong – known internationally as Daniel Shin – is now in full swing, with the first hearing due today – July 10. Several Accusations at Stake Following a discovery hearing held in March, Shin was accused of...Read More
Swiss prosecutors have reportedly frozen $26 million in cryptocurrencies and US dollars tied to Terraform Labs’ co-founder – Do Kwon, and some of his associates. The former crypto mogul purportedly stored those assets at Sygnum Bank. According to the US SEC, he used a Swiss banking institution to cash out 10,000 BTC after the LUNA/UST...Read More
The authorities of Montenegro reportedly consider extending Do Kwon’s custody in the country for another six months before taking an official decision on his possible extradition. The homeland of Terraform Labs’ co-founder – South Korea – and the world’s biggest economy – the United States of America – have both requested his deportation. The Montenegrin...Read More
Delio, a major South Korean cryptocurrency lending platform, has suspended withdrawals temporarily on its platform, claiming that the measure was taken in connection with another local crypto company, Haru Invest, which recently did the same. The crypto lender stated that the decision to suspend withdrawals was unavoidable. Delio’s Exposure to Haru Invest In a notice...Read More
Dan Sunghan – Director of the Financial Crime Investigation Bureau at the Seoul Southern District Prosecution Service – claimed that the former crypto mogul Do Kwon had moved nearly $30 million in digital currencies to an unknown wallet shortly after his arrest in Montenegro. The 31-year-old South Korean has faced huge criticism and was blamed...Read More
South Korea’s National Assembly has officially passed a bill into law requiring lawmakers and high-ranking government officials to disclose their crypto asset holdings. The new law is a response to a recent scandal involving a politician allegedly violating campaign finance laws using cryptocurrency. The “Kim Nam-guk Prevention Law” According to a report from local news...Read More
South Korea’s ruling party has called for early enforcement of the law that seeks the country’s lawmakers and high-level government officials to declare their cryptocurrency-related assets. The proposed bill would require local officials and lawmakers to declare all personal crypto holdings over 1 million Korean won (worth around $760). The move was prompted by a...Read More
South Korean prosecutors have reportedly raided the offices of the two leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the country – Upbit and Bithumb – as part of an ongoing investigation against Kim Nam-kuk. The politician faced public scrutiny after several reports indicated he acquired 800,000 Wemix tokens by bypassing necessary regulations. He transferred the coins from Bithumb...Read More
The Seoul Southern District Court reportedly honored the prosecutors’ request to freeze 233.3 billion won in assets (approximately $176 million) personally owned by the notorious co-founder of Terraform Labs – Do Kwon. Besides cryptocurrencies, the authorities have blocked his access to his house in Southern Seoul, studio flat in Nonhyun-don, expensive cars, and certain money...Read More
A South Korean District Court has declared that LUNA, the native token of the Terra ecosystem, is not a security. The court also dismissed prosecutors’ requests to confiscate properties belonging to Singapore-based Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong, and also arrest him along with other executives of the Singapore-based project. LUNA Is Not a Security Token...Read More
The infamous co-founder of Terraform Labs has reportedly lost his bid against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The latter is now allowed to seek records from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that could shed more details on how the 31-year-old developer managed Luna Foundation Guard and whether he had a hand in...Read More
The former crypto mogul – Do Kwon – reportedly sent 9 billion won (approximately $6.9 million) to law firm Kim & Chang before the Terra collapse last spring. The 31-year-old South Korean was detained last month in Montenegro after allegedly changing locations in the past several months. A trial against him will determine whether he...Read More
Kim Ji-sook – Chief Judge at the Seoul Southern District Court – reportedly issued an arrest warrant for Kim Mo (Coinone listing team leader), listing broker Hwang Mo, and other executives of the exchange. Prosecutors claimed they had received billions of won in bribes to list certain cryptocurrencies on the platform. More Drama in South...Read More
