President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Kim Yong-beom as Korea’s new Chief Policy Officer, marking a significant move towards integrating digital assets into the country’s economic structure. This appointment […]
Bitcoin Trades at 1.99% Kimchi Premium in South Korea
On June 8th, Bitcoin traded on Upbit exchange in South Korea at 146.27 million KRW, experiencing a 0.74% increase from the previous day. This puts it just shy […]
MEXC Ventures Leads Innovation Showcase: Blockchain-AI University Ideathon Fuels Korean Web3 Growth
At the heart of Korea’s burgeoning blockchain and AI innovation landscape lies the 2025 Korea University Blockchain Startup Ideathon, a showcase spearheaded by MEXC Ventures. The event, held […]
Lee Jae-myung Proposes Korean Won-Based Stablecoin to Boost Local Trade
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, has proposed a domestically issued stablecoin pegged to the Korean won to increase local economic activity and reduce capital outflow. This […]
Korean GameTech Giant MetaCene Secures Record $500M GPU Shipment After Months of Delays
A breakthrough for the Asian gaming industry has occurred as Korean-based company MetaCene has finally obtained access to its massive shipment of Nvidia A100 GPUs after a prolonged […]
Bithumb Dominates South Korean Crypto Market Ahead of $1 Billion IPO
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has surged back to prominence, capturing more than a quarter of the country’s digital currency trading volume ahead of its anticipated billion-dollar […]
South Korea Targets Hidden Crypto Assets in Insolvency Case Recovery
The Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) is actively pursuing a major initiative to recover cryptocurrencies from individuals facing insolvency. This move signifies a significant step towards integrating digital […]
INEX Becomes No.1 in Korea’s USDT Market Share: A Rising Star Emerges
South Korean crypto exchange INEX has swiftly taken the top spot in the country’s USDT trading market, just four months after launching its services. This remarkable achievement is […]
XRP Dominates Korean Crypto Market: Unusual Surge in Trading Activity
A remarkable surge has taken place within the Korean cryptocurrency market this week, with XRP emerging as the clear leader across both Upbit and Bithumb exchanges.
South Korea Requests Calm Trade Talks with US Ahead of July 8 Deadline
As upcoming trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States approach a critical juncture, South Korean officials have urged for a calm and orderly process to avoid […]
Upbit’s Trading Volume Soars: XRP Leads the Pack in Korea
Upbit witnessed a significant surge in trading activity recently, with data from BlockBeats and CoinGecko indicating an impressive $2.226 billion in trading volume within the past 24 hours. […]
Upbit Launches COMP/KRW Trading Pair, Expanding DeFi Access in South Korea
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has announced the addition of Compound (COMP) trading pairs against the Korean Won (KRW). This move signifies increased interest in decentralized finance […]