South Korea
South Korea's Largest Venture Firm Backs First Blockchain Startup
Korea Investment Partners, the largest venture capital firm in South Korea, just invested in its first blockchain startup.
LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.
Korea Taps Samsung's Blockchain Tech to Fight Customs Fraud
South Korea's Customs Service is looking to adopt Samsung's blockchain tech to launch a decentralized exports clearance system.
Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity
South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea.
South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year
The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.
Korea's Jeju Island Appeals to President in Push for ICO Hub Status
The governor of South Korea's Jeju island is maintaining his push to turn the autonomous region into a blockchain and initial coin offering free zone.
Binance Backs $32 Million Funding for Unicorn Founder's Crypto Stablecoin
With an e-commerce company leading the launch of a new stablecoin, its founders and allies believe they can really bring crypto to consumers.
Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Restart User Registrations
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly renewing its contract with Nonghyup Bank after solving issues prompted by a June hack.
Hacked Crypto Exchange Bithumb Made $35 Million Profit in First Half 2018
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb made net profits of about $35 million in the first half of this year, despite a rough June for the firm.
District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea
A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain.
