On May 18th, Bitcoin and altcoins experienced a price premium of over 1.3% on South Korean exchanges. This upward trend reflects the prevailing market sentiment surrounding cryptocurrencies, particularly […]
XRP Dominates South Korean Cryptocurrency Market Again
XRP has taken the top spot in the South Korean cryptocurrency market once again, exceeding trading volumes of $445 million on Upbit, the country’s largest exchange, for the […]
Bitcoin Premium Surges in South Korea, Reaching 0.72% on May 17
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit reveals Bitcoin trading at a premium of 0.72% as of May 17th, reaching a price point of 146.18 million KRW. This increase of […]
South Korea’s Pension Fund Could Explore Crypto Investment: Campaign Promises
A significant development emerges from the South Korean presidential campaign. If elected, candidate Lee Jae-myung envisions the National Pension Service (NPS) potentially investing in cryptocurrencies under a regulatory […]
Stablecoin Dominance: Nearly 50% of Cryptocurrency Outflows from South Korea
In the first quarter of 2025, South Korean investors showed a dramatic shift in how they move their crypto assets abroad, with stablecoins dominating outflows. According to recent […]
South Korean Woman Sentenced for Cryptocurrency Fraud
A South Korean woman in her 40s has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Jeju District Court for transferring approximately $500,000 worth of cryptocurrency belonging […]
25 Arrested in South Korea for Coordinated Crypto Scam Targeting Retail Investors
South Korean authorities have made significant progress in their crackdown on crypto fraud, arresting 25 individuals connected to coordinated investment scams. These schemes targeted retail investors, using deceptive […]
25 Arrested in South Korea’s $540K Crypto Scam Crackdown
South Korea is experiencing a surge in both crypto investment and sophisticated fraud schemes. Authorities have recently arrested 25 individuals linked to a network of fake cryptocurrency investment […]
South Korea Election Fuels Debate Over Bitcoin ETFs
South Korea’s upcoming presidential election has brought renewed focus on the potential for legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, promising to reduce trading […]
XRP Dominates South Korean Crypto Market: Trading Frenzy Fuels Surge
South Korea’s crypto markets have witnessed a surge in trading activity for XRP, overtaking both Bitcoin and Ethereum to become the most traded cryptocurrency on leading exchanges like […]
South Korea Forms Digital Asset Committee to Shape Cryptocurrency Policies
South Korea’s Democratic Party has established a dedicated Digital Asset Committee to develop national cryptocurrency policy and foster growth in the digital asset sector. The committee, part of […]
South Korean Presidential Candidates Advocate for Bitcoin ETFs
Several leading South Korean presidential candidates have signaled support for legalizing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), potentially paving the way for a similar regulatory environment as Hong Kong. This […]
South Korea’s Presidential Election: Crypto Becomes a Key Battleground
South Korea’s presidential election is witnessing a surge in crypto-related discussions, as digital assets have become central to campaign strategies and policy agendas. The Democratic Party has positioned […]
South Korea Establishes Digital Asset Committee for Regulatory Framework
South Korea has created a dedicated committee to shape the nation’s regulatory framework for digital assets. This committee, unveiled by the Democratic Party on May 13th, aims to […]
South Korean Presidential Candidates Advocate for Bitcoin ETF Approval
South Korea’s upcoming presidential election is bringing renewed attention to crypto regulations and its potential impact on the market. All three major candidates have publicly endorsed the introduction […]