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Korea’s Naver Acquires Upbit Operator Dunamu in a Bold Digital Finance Expansion
26.9.2025
Naver has acquired Upbit operator Dunamu through a stock swap, combining South Korea’s largest online platform with its leading crypto exchange to launch a won-pegged stablecoin and pursue global fintech growth. South Korea’s Naver and Dunamu Unite for Global Fintech Push South Korea’s Naver...
Ripple CEO Calls out XRP Seoul Energy as 3,000+ Pack in From 40+ Nations
26.9.2025
XRP Seoul 2025 sent shockwaves through the crypto world as over 3,000 global attendees unveiled major staking, tokenization, and real-world asset breakthroughs for the XRPL. XRP Seoul 2025 Marks Explosive Growth for XRPL Ecosystem Excitement surged in Seoul as the global XRP community gathered...
Global Firms Launch X Club to Advance XRP in Treasury and Payment Systems
26.9.2025
Major global firms are pushing XRP into the corporate mainstream with a bold new platform set to revolutionize treasury management and digital payments worldwide. XRP Ecosystem Set for Explosive Growth With Launch of X Club Initiative Global corporations are accelerating their efforts...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit To Be Acquired by Naver: Report
25.9.2025
The deal would bring Upbit's parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial
South Korea Reports Surge in Suspicious Crypto Transactions Amid Growing Investor Base
23.9.2025
South Korea has experienced a surge in illegal virtual asset remittances, including money laundering and foreign exchange manipulation. Between January and August 2025, virtual asset operators filed 36,684 suspicious transaction reports. Illegal Crypto Remittances Skyrocket in South Korea South...
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined totals of the past two years
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined total of the past two years
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined total of the past two years
BDACS Launches Won-Backed Stablecoin, After PoC With Woori Bank
18.9.2025
BDACS announced the launch of KRW1, a South Korean won-backed stablecoin, following a proof of concept that validated its technical design. BDACS Targets Payments and Public Disbursements With KRW1 Stablecoin KRW1 is trademarked by BDACS and issued on the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain. The company...
Korean Court Sentences Accomplices in V Global Crypto Fraud to Suspended Prison Terms
16.9.2025
A South Korean court has given suspended prison sentences to three individuals involved in the V Global cryptocurrency fraud. Suspended Jail Sentences for Accomplices in V Global Scam A South Korean court has sentenced three individuals linked to the fake cryptocurrency exchange V Global—accused...
South Korean Exchanges Show BTC Is Cheaper Than Global Index This Weekend
15.9.2025
Based on market trackers, bitcoin’s price action in South Korea has been a seesaw ride when stacked against BTC’s weighted global exchange rate across multiple venues. Over the weekend, prices on local hubs like Upbit and Bithumb currently carry a slight markdown. Bitcoin in Seoul Dips Below Global...
Bitcoin Bulls Beware, South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTC's Bull Run: Analyst
11.9.2025
Alphractal called Kospi's record high an incremental signal that bitcoin's bull run may be nearing an end
South Korea crypto firms get ‘venture company’ status next week
11.9.2025
South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups, Han Seong-sook, said the regulatory change could stimulate growth in crypto and blockchain technologies
South Korea crypto firms get ‘venture company’ status next week
11.9.2025
South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups, Han Seong-sook, said the regulatory change could stimulate growth in crypto and blockchain technologies
South Korea crypto firms get ‘venture company’ status next week
11.9.2025
South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups, Han Seong-sook, said the regulatory change could stimulate growth in crypto and blockchain technologies
Factblock CEO: Crypto Culture and Cutting-Edge Tech Make Korea a Web3 Testbed
9.9.2025
South Korea is emerging as a global leader in technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, driven by a cultural openness to innovation and a robust digital infrastructure. Regulatory support plays a crucial role in this landscape, exemplified by the Virtual Asset User Protection...
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2
9.9.2025
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit confirmed it has launched Giwa, an Ethereum layer 2 on testnet, focused on one-second block times and optimizing user experience
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2
9.9.2025
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit confirmed it has launched Giwa, an Ethereum layer 2 on testnet, focused on one-second block times and optimizing user experience
Upbit Parent Files ‘GIWA’ Trademarks Amid Rumors of New Blockchain Launch
8.9.2025
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 caps crypto lending rates at 20%, bans leveraged loans
5.9.2025
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission introduced new rules for crypto lending, banning leveraged loans, capping interest at 20% and restricting use to the top coins