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ETF

South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal

The FSC will also scrutinize transaction fees at major crypto exchanges amid sweeping regulatory changes.

7 months ago

Politics

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

South Korea’s new President pledges Bitcoin ETFs and a national stablecoin.

7 months ago

Adoption

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

Sovereign entities are quietly increasing Bitcoin exposure indirectly via Strategy stock amid regulatory constraints.

7 months ago

Exchanges

South Korea cracks down on 14 unregistered crypto exchanges on Apple’s App Store

South Korea's latest directive includes a warning of severe legal consequences for non-compliant crypto exchanges.

9 months ago

Exchanges

South Korean banks urge policy shift to broaden crypto exchange ties

The banking executives argued that ending exclusive bank-exchange ties will unlock greater financial service options.

9 months ago

Exchanges

South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups

South Korean court ruling offers Upbit parent company Dunamu temporary relief from regulatory restrictions as profits soar.

9 months ago

Regulation

South Korea blocks 17 overseas crypto exchange apps in registration crackdown

Users urged to withdraw assets as South Korea clamps down on foreign crypto platforms to curb money laundering.

9 months ago

Exchanges

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

South Korean prosecutors are probing Bithumb's financial governance following estimated $2.3 million fund misuse.

10 months ago

CBDCs

Bank of Korea to give 100,000 users access to CBDC in real-world pilot

Project Hangang evaluates real-world CBDC transactions with seven major banks and participating merchants.

10 months ago

Crypto

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime

South Korea's central bank decision highlights Bitcoin’s clash with traditional reserve asset criteria.

10 months ago

Regulation

Upbit owner clashes with South Korean regulators in legal battle

The legal show down arrives as South Korea intensifies crypto oversight.

10 months ago

Regulation

South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform

The FSC's phased policy will permit government entities and firms to engage in crypto, focusing on risk management.

11 months ago

South Korea

South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

South Korea cracks down on 14 unregistered crypto exchanges on Apple’s App Store

South Korean banks urge policy shift to broaden crypto exchange ties

South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups

South Korea blocks 17 overseas crypto exchange apps in registration crackdown

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

Bank of Korea to give 100,000 users access to CBDC in real-world pilot

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime

Upbit owner clashes with South Korean regulators in legal battle

South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform

Popular South Korea Stories

Terraform Labs caught moving $4.8M through shell company

Vitalik Buterin calls out ETHW hard fork proponents as “trying to make a quick buck”

Do Kwon fears for his safety following Terra (LUNA) implosion

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South Korea

South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

South Korea cracks down on 14 unregistered crypto exchanges on Apple’s App Store

South Korean banks urge policy shift to broaden crypto exchange ties

South Korean exchange UPbit saw massive earnings growth in 2024 amid regulatory hiccups

South Korea blocks 17 overseas crypto exchange apps in registration crackdown

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

Bank of Korea to give 100,000 users access to CBDC in real-world pilot

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime

Upbit owner clashes with South Korean regulators in legal battle

South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform

Terraform Labs caught moving $4.8M through shell company

Vitalik Buterin calls out ETHW hard fork proponents as “trying to make a quick buck”

Do Kwon fears for his safety following Terra (LUNA) implosion

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