South Korea
South Korea's Shinhan Bank Backs Blockchain Startup's $2 Million Round
South Korean blockchain remittance provider Streami has closed a $2m seed round that included funding from Shinhan Bank.
Bitcoin Company Coinplug Raises $5 Million in Funding
South Korean bitcoin services company Coinplug has closed a $5m Series B funding round.
Coinplug Wins $45,000 Prize for Blockchain ID Service
Korea's Coinplug has won a mainstream fintech award for its blockchain-based user authentication system, one that offers significant benefits.
Coinplug Enables Bitcoin Buying at Over 7,000 Regular ATMs
South Korea's Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through a network of over 7,000 traditional ATMs across the country.
Coinplug to Roll Out World's Biggest Convenience Store Bitcoin Scheme
South Korean firm Coinplug is selling physical bitcoin cards at 8,000 7-Eleven stores, with plans to expand to 24,000 stores nationwide soon.
New Bitcoin Embassies in Asia Bring World Total to 17
New bitcoin advocacy centres in South Korea and Japan aim to enlighten both enthusiasts and the general public about the digital currency.
Asia's Largest Business Forum Shines Spotlight on Bitcoin
Bitcoin left its mark during panels at the World Knowledge Forum and Korea University's Bitcoin Expo in Seoul.
Star Korean VC Invests $200k in Bitcoin Startup Devign Labs
Korean bitcoin startup Devign Lab has received a $200k seed round investment from VC firm K Cube Ventures.
Coinplug's $2.5 Million Funding Round Reveals Bitcoin Growth in Korea
South Korea's Coinplug has secured a $2.5m funding round from mainly local investors, and is targeting young online shoppers.
