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Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
19.1.2026
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets
Upbit Towers Over Rivals as South Korea’s Primary Crypto Liquidity Hub, Research Finds
18.1.2026
Liquidity on South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges looks deceptively simple on the surface, but Kaiko Research finds that beneath the headline volumes lies a far more nuanced—and occasionally unforgiving—market structure. South Korea’s Crypto Liquidity Is Complicated—Kaiko Research Explains Why...
Korean Volume Surges, Charts Sizzle: XRP Prepares for Its Next Power Move
14.1.2026
Over the last hour, the price of XRP clocked in at $2.14 to $2.17 on Jan. 14, 2026, flashing signs of resilience in a market still grappling with volatility. With a market capitalization of $130 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.16 billion, XRP stayed lively within a tight intraday price...
$110 billion in crypto left South Korea in 2025 owing to strict trading rules
2.1.2026
While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
31.12.2025
The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset
South Korean retail keeps buying ether hoarder BitMine despite 80% drop: Report
31.12.2025
The company's pivot to building an ether treasury sparked a 3,000% rally, attracting attention from high-risk investors
South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report
29.12.2025
A key lawmaker overseeing financial institutions reportedly tried to secure a job for one of his sons at a crypto exchange while raising concerns about a competitor
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
29.12.2025
The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake in Korbit for a as much as 140 billion won ($97 million)
Mirae Asset in talks to buy Korean crypto exchange Korbit in $100M deal: Report
28.12.2025
Mirae Asset Group is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea’s crypto exchange Korbit in a deal valued at up to $100M, according to local media
South Korean card giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreigners
23.12.2025
South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins
North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says
18.12.2025
North Korea-linked hackers drove a record year for crypto thefts, favoring rare but massive attacks on centralized services, led by Bybit’s $1.4 billion breach
SEAL Warns North Korean ‘Fake Zoom’ Crypto Hacks Are Increasing Daily
15.12.2025
SEAL warns North Korean crypto hacks using fake Zoom calls increase daily. Scam involves malware download during fake…
Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto’s Next Breakout Will Come From Infrastructure, Not Narratives, Hashed Says
5.12.2025
The Korean venture firm’s 2026 thesis argues that stablecoins, AI agents, and on-chain credit markets are becoming the foundation of a real digital economy, with Asia emerging as the first region where enterprise adoption is taking shape
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts
Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe
1.12.2025
New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts