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How South Korea’s Crypto Scene Is Emerging From Terra Luna's Implosion
The collapse of the Terra Luna stablecoin project reverberated throughout the world, causing some $60 billion to evaporate. But the longest shadow fell over Korea, where it remains today. CoinDesk's Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker reports.
DOGE Rally Sustained by Traders in Korea: Analyst
Dogecoin (DOGE) surged more than 35% after Elon Musk's Twitter replaced the social-media platform's blue bird atop its homepage with the cryptocurrency's iconic Shiba Inu dog logo. The Tie co-founder and CEO Joshua Frank breaks down the geographical drivers behind DOGE, saying, "the rally was certainly sustained by traders in Korea." More broadly, Frank added that "Asian hours and European hours traders are really moving the crypto markets."
NEAR Foundation CEO on Future of Web3 and Women in Crypto
NEAR Foundation is launching a partnership with METABORA, the Web3 gaming affiliate of Kakao Games, to accelerate Web3 developments in Korea's gaming market. NEAR Foundation CEO Marieke Flament discusses the organization's initiatives and her outlook on the Web3 space. Plus, a conversation on challenges facing women in the crypto industry on International Women's Day.
Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations
U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.
The Future of Web3 in Korea
City of Busan steps up the game on blockchain. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
DOGE Jumps on Twitter Deal; Australian Crypto ETFs Delay
Korean direct trading music platform registers NFT patent to prevent illegal copying. Dogecoin leaps after Elon Musk strikes $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Launch of three crypto ETFs in Australia delayed. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Ukraine Legalizes Crypto; Korea’s Crypto Policy Ideas
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy signs digital assets bill into law. China’s Canaan to buy back up to $100M shares to drive value. Korea’s digital asset experts set out ideas for shaping up crypto policies. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Singapore’s Crypto Future; Korea 'White Day' NFTs a Hit
Singapore reinvents its “crypto hub” image. A discussion on Improving financial inclusion via tokenization. Competition heating up for Korea’s CU stores' White Day NFTs. Designer jewelry auction highlights both the practical and fun side to NFTs. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Korea’s Crypto Unicorns; Hong Kong’s E-CNY Pilot
Bybit signs Oracle Red Bull Formula 1 sponsorship deal. Korea’s crypto sector spawns two unicorns. Hong Kong an ideal cross-border e-CNY testbed. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
