Former US President Donald Trump is visiting South Korea for the APEC summit where he will be awarded the Grand Order of Mugunghwa and a replica gold crown. […]
Won Stablecoin: South Korea’s Central Bank Raises Concerns About Capital Flight
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), has voiced concerns about a potential surge in capital flight if a won stablecoin is launched without proper safeguards. […]
Kaia Chair Criticizes Bank-Led Stablecoin Rollout in South Korea
Dr. Sangmin Seo, the chair of the Kaia DLT Foundation, has criticized the Bank of Korea’s proposed approach to stablecoin regulation in South Korea. In a report released […]
South Korea Aims to Legalize Stablecoins as Payment Methods
South Korea is set to introduce a legislative change that would officially recognize stablecoins as legal payment methods. This proposal, spearheaded by lawmaker Park Sung-hoon from the People […]
South Korea’s Crypto Loan Crisis: Over 20,000 Forced Liquidations in Just Four Months
A recent report has revealed a concerning trend in South Korea’s cryptocurrency lending sector. The country has witnessed a dramatic increase in forced liquidations from crypto loans, exceeding […]
Bitplanet Begins Daily Bitcoin Buying Program to Reach $10 Billion BTC Treasury
Bitplanet, a publicly listed South Korean company, has initiated a daily Bitcoin purchase program aimed at building a 10,000 BTC treasury. The firm’s strategy leverages local regulations and […]
South Korea Tightens Grip on Anti-China Protests Ahead of Xi’s APEC Visit
Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s expected 2025 APEC summit visit, South Korea is intensifying efforts to curb anti-China protests. This crackdown includes heightened police deployments and legislative measures […]
Moca Network and SK Planet Launch AIR Shop Rewards Platform in South Korea
SK Planet and Moca Network have launched the AIR Shop rewards platform in South Korea, integrating Web3 technology to drive MOCA Coin adoption and promote decentralized identity. This […]
South Korean Investors Seek Higher-Risk Assets Amid Housing Market Stresses
In a bid to secure funds for home purchases, South Korean retail investors – known as ‘ants’ – are increasingly turning towards higher-risk assets. Over the past five […]
Nextrade Dominates South Korean Stock Market with 30% Share Capture
South Korea’s Nextrade is rapidly reshaping the local stock market since its launch in March 2025, capturing almost 30% of trading value within months. This success can be […]
Nextrade’s Rapid Growth Dominates South Korea’s Stock Market
South Korean stock market activity has seen a seismic shift since Nextrade launched in March 2025, capturing nearly 30% of trading volume and challenging the long-held dominance of […]
South Korea Bans Interest Payments on Stablecoins, Follows US Model
South Korea has implemented a ban on interest payments for stablecoins used in transactions or held by users. This measure was announced by the Financial Services Commission Chairman, […]
South Korea’s Crypto Exchanges Witness Massive Altcoin Surge
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have seen a dramatic spike in trading volume over the past 24 hours. Local investors are driving this surge, particularly […]
XRP Takes the Lead: A Surprising Surge in South Korea’s Crypto Market
South Korea’s crypto market is buzzing, with a surprising frontrunner emerging. On Upbit, the country’s largest exchange, XRP has surged to new heights, outperforming both Bitcoin and Ethereum […]
Binance Returns to Korea, Morgan Stanley Launches Security Token Platform
Binance is re-entering the South Korean market after five years of absence, following regulatory approval for its acquisition of Gopax, one of only a handful of local exchanges […]