South Korea
Korean Bitcoin Startup Korbit Nets $3 Million in Series A Funding
Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.
Coinplug Launches iOS Bitcoin Apps for South Korea
South Korea's Coinplug has launched the country's first mobile apps for iOS, including both merchant and consumer tools.
Koreans Have Thousands of New Online Bitcoin Opportunities Thanks to Galaxia
One of Korea's 'big three' online payment processors allows bitcoin as an option for over 10,000 websites internationally.
Korean Bitcoin Gambling Site Seeks Asian Customers
The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.
Winklevoss Twins to Promote Bitcoin at South Korea Tech Conference
The Principles of Winklevoss Capital will participate on a bitcoin-specific panel in Seoul on 14th May.
South Korean Bitcoin Startup Coinplug Secures Further $400k Investment
The bitcoin multi-services company will use the new funds to hire more engineers and expand into new markets.
South Korea Launches its First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM
South Korea's first bitcoin ATM is locally built and enables users to both buy and sell bitcoin.
South Korean Exchange Coinplug Launches Country's First Bitcoin Apps
South Korean startup Coinplug has released three Android apps, including POS software for businesses and a bitcoin wallet.
South Korean Bitcoin Exchange Nets $400k in Silicon Valley Funding
Korbit will receive $400,000 in funding from Silicon Valley investors, with backing from some big names.
Gangnam Hair Salon Will Style Your Barnet For Bitcoin
A hair and beauty salon in Seoul's Gangnam district is now accepting bitcoin payments.
