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Bitcoin's 'Kimchi Premium' Vanishes Again as Trading Range Tightens

The spread between the price of bitcoin on South Korean and U.S.-based crypto exchanges has disappeared after hitting 2019 highs.

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Korea Prepaid Card Invests in Blockchain Startup Bezant

Korea Prepaid Card is the second largest investor in BaaS firm Bezant.

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South Korea's SK Group Proposes Blockchain-Based Donation Platform and Two Tokens

Two new tokens from South Korea's third biggest corporation will focus on the problem of tracking charitable donations.

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Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities

A consortium of business are working together to bring smaller securities to a blockchain-based trading system.

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South Korean Crypto Exchange Signs With Security Companies to Lock Down Tokens

Coinone has partnered with two security and disclosure firms to ensure compliance with South Korea's new cryptocurrency regulations.

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South Korean Watchdog Plans Direct Supervision of Crypto Exchanges

A South Korean financial watchdog under the Financial Services Commission aims to more closely supervise exchanges in line with FATF standards.

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The City of Seoul Will Create a Cryptocurrency for Citizen Rewards

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will establish its first blockchain-based administrative services in November.

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Korea's Shinhan to Offer Blockchain-Based Securities Lending

A new brokerage account in South Korea will let investors lend securities on a blockchain.

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South Korea Declares Partial 'Regulation-Free' Zone for Crypto Companies

South Korea will allow the city of Busan to relax some crypto restrictions in order to become a blockchain testbed.

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South Korean Financial Overseer Who Banned ICOs Abruptly Quits

During his tenure Chairman Choi Jong-ku took a hard line against ICOs but enacted some favorable policies towards blockchain businesses.

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