South Korea
South Korea Estimates 2-Year Losses From Crypto Crimes at $2.3 Billion
Nearly 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) have been lost to cryptocurrency crimes in the last two years, not including exchange hacks.
Someone Is Trying to Trademark 'Samsung Coin.' It's Not Samsung
Someone in South Korea appears to be trying to take advantage of Samsung's blockchain efforts by nabbing the "Samsung Coin" trademark.
Binance Eyes Launch of Crypto Exchange in South Korea
Binance is "working with local partners" on the launch of a branch in South Korea, CEO Changpeng Zhao has reportedly said.
Korean Watchdog Warns of Financial Stability Risk From Facebook's Libra
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project threatens the stability of financial systems, according to South Korea's Financial Services Commission.
South Korea's Shinhan Bank Is Cracking Down Harder on Anonymous Crypto Users
The bank plans to make it even harder to create anonymous crypto exchange accounts in South Korea.
Longenesis Brings South Korean Medical Records to the Blockchain
A new partnership lets patients and doctors store medical records privately on the blockchain using Bitfury's Exonum platform.
Korean Crypto Exchanges Update Terms to Accept Liability for Hacks
Five South Korean crypto exchanges have been forced to update their terms and conditions to accept liability for potential hacks and service issues.
Korea's Biggest Bank Is Preparing to Custody Digital Assets
KB Kookmin, the largest bank in South Korea, is partnering with a blockchain startup to launch a digital asset custody offering.
Every Game This South Korean Startup Makes Has Its Own Blockchain
If you have ten games then you need ten blockchains says Planetarium's CEO Kijun Seo.
North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Exchange UPbit's South Korean Users
North Korean hackers have been using a familiar phishing tool to steal UPbit customer details, security experts allege.
