South Korea
Bitcoin Trading on Korean Exchanges at Steepest Discount Since October 2023
Bitcoin is trading on Korean exchanges at the steepest discount since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant. The analytics firm’s Bitcoin Korea premium index, which measures the price gap between Korean and offshore exchanges, slid to negative -0.55, a sign that bitcoin has fallen out of favor in the country. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
Are Traders Positioning for Higher Prices?
10x Research founder Markus Thielen discusses the recent shift in the derivatives market, noting higher implied volatility for calls over puts. Plus, insights on higher trading volumes in Korea and the upcoming trial of the central bank's digital currency.
Markus Thielen on the Election's Impact on Bitcoin
10x Research founder Markus Thielen explains why the election does not matter too much for the digital assets market and why bitcoin would benefit regardless of who wins the race.
80% of Meme Coin Performance Occurs During Asia Trading Hours: 10x Research Founder
10x Research founder Markus Thielen weighs in on the correlation between Korea's political developments and the recent meme coin rally. 80% of meme coin's performance "occurs during Asia hours and Asia hours is really driven by Korean traders," Thielen said.
Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report
Stablecoins' widespread usage and frequent instability could reduce the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said.
Korean Giant SK Telecom Releases Crypto Wallet With CryptoQuant as Partner
The wallet features on-chain data analysis tools that may inform users' market decisions.
Upbit Deflected 879 Hacking Attempts per Day in First Half of the Year
The exchange is immensely popular in the country and is known for attracting speculative rallies.
Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership
The partnership comes weeks after KBank, a rival of SCBX, announced a $100 million web3 fund.
South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity
Korean banks are gradually dipping their toes in the market, and gaming firms are trying to capitalize in the crypto-frenzied market.
Web3 Doesn’t Care About Bitcoin Prices – And Other Musings From Korea Blockchain Week
A packed venue and hopeful cheers from an estimated 10,000 people attending the many Web3 panels could have made one doubt whether the industry remains in one of the deepest bear markets in its young history.
