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Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
According to Kaiko data, Upbit has been the dominant player in the South Korean crypto markets since 2021 with an average market share of 82%. Since exchanges started promoting their zero-fee campaigns, competition has intensified during the recent bull run. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee breaks down the state of crypto in Asia. He focuses on the impact of South Korea's latest election on digital assets. Plus, the possibility of the spot bitcoin and ether ETF approval in Hong Kong, and which regions are leading the pack when it comes to crypto adoption in Asia.
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst, Sean Lee, weighs in on the possibility of spot bitcoin and ether ETF applications in Hong Kong, as Bloomberg reported that investors could see approvals as early as next week. If Hong Kong does "approve for bitcoin and ether ETFs at the same time, that will certainly be a first around various different jurisdictions in the world," Lee said.
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
Sean Lee, Chief APAC Analyst at Crypto Council for Innovation, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the significance of South Korea's latest election for crypto adoption in the country, his crypto genesis story and how soon Hong Kong will approve the spot ETF products.
Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a new report from JPMorgan that says bitcoin still looks overbought despite the recent sell-off. Plus, the latest on Do Kwon’s South Korea extradition and Frax’s singularity roadmap that aims to boost the TVL of its layer 2 to $100 billion.
'Kimchi Premium' Reaches Two-Year High
"Kimchi premium" refers to the difference in bitcoin prices on Korean exchanges compared to global exchanges – and bitcoin is currently trading at a 10% premium in South Korea. The arbitrage was popularized by Sam Bankman-Fried and involves buying bitcoin on a global exchange and then selling it on a Korean exchange for profit. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."
Role of the South Korean Crypto Market in Bitcoin's Latest Rally
CoinDesk's executive director of global content Emily Parker takes a closer look into the daily crypto trading volume on South Korean exchanges and what it means for bitcoin's (BTC) latest rally, as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has climbed nearly 25% in the past month. Plus, the significance of BLUR trading in the Korean market.
BlackRock Files Ether ETF Prospectus; Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes New Crypto Rules
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including BlackRock filing an S-1 form with the SEC for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether ETF. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his new crypto policy framework with CoinDesk South Korean pension fund National Pension Service (NPS) bought nearly $20 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, Dogecoin heads to the moon.
NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Surges This Week, Upbit Leads Volume Growth
IMX, the native token of NFT platform ImmutableX, surged on Thursday to as high as 74 cents, before retreating. The IMX-Korean won (IMX/KRW) pair listed on South Korea's Upbit exchange accounted for nearly 20% of the global activity. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Has Alleged Dispute Over $200K FTX Salary; Crypto Markets Await Key Fed Decision
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, as some crypto traders say low volatility will likely continue after Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision. Stanford University will reportedly return "gifts" it received from FTX. Court filings reveal alleged interactions between FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his parents. And, a look at South Korean's digital asset holdings abroad.
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