Upbit
Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee
Lee shaped the exchange that defines Korea’s crypto market, but even after his exit this year, the country’s hyperactive retail engine will keep moving.
Upbit Reveals 5.9B-Won Corporate Loss in Latest Hack, Fully Reimburses Users
Upbit said it reimbursed all 38.6 billion won in member assets from its reserves.
South Korea Suspects North Korea-Linked Lazarus Behind $36M Upbit Hack
On Thursday, South Korea's largest digital asset exchange, Upbit, suspended deposits and withdrawals after detecting unusual activity in the Solana network tokens.
Korea's Upbit Suspends Deposit And Withdrawal Service After $37M in Abnormal Activity in Solana Tokens
Upbit has suspended digital asset withdrawals after detecting irregular activity involving Solana network tokens.
Upbit 'Assessing' South Korean Regulator's Review After $25M Fine
The country's largest crypto exchange shared a case where the Financial Intelligence Unit was proven wrong in the past and had actions overturned in court.
Upbit Seeking Nasdaq IPO Following Merger With Naver: Bloomberg
The deal between Upbit and Naver was reported in September, with suggestions that the former's parent Dunamu would be brought under Naver's financial arm.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit to Be Acquired by Naver: Report
The deal would bring Upbit's parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial.
Upbit Operator Dunamu Unveils Layer-2 Blockchain GIWA
GIWA includes the GIWA Chain, a layer-2 blockchain built on Optimistic Rollup technology, and the GIWA Wallet, a crypto wallet with support for multiple blockchains.
Upbit Parent Files ‘GIWA’ Trademarks Amid Rumors of New Blockchain Launch
A website tied to the name of the project is live, featuring a countdown suggesting an announcement could be made within the next few hours.
South Korea Tells Crypto Firms to Stop Launching New Lending Products as Leverage Risk Builds
Regulators froze new lending products after forced liquidations and market distortions, but some analysts say improvements, not shutdowns, are the smarter path forward.
