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South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
23.1.2026
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports
South Korea loses millions of seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report
23.1.2026
Prosecutors in South Korea have reportedly lost $47 million worth of seized Bitcoin through a phishing attack and are investigating and tracking the theft
South Korea’s Benchmark Index Hits Historic Milestone Despite Global Market Turmoil
22.1.2026
South Korea’s Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, defying global market turbulence caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover ambitions. Blue-Chip Surge South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, a historic...
Seoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness
21.1.2026
With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit. Bitcoin’s Korea Gap Widens as Local Demand Outpaces Global Markets...
South Korea weighs ending one bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
20.1.2026
South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act
South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report
19.1.2026
South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap
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...
Korea University Blockchain Institute Partners With Injective as Validator in Global Ecosystem
16.1.2026
Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with Injective, joining its global ecosystem as a validator to strengthen ties between academia and the blockchain industry. Validator Participation and Network Security Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered...
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
16.1.2026
Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users
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...
South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure
12.1.2026
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value
South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report
12.1.2026
South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban
South Korea Supreme Court Ruling Treats Exchange-Held Bitcoin as Seizable Property
10.1.2026
South Korea’s top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark...
South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
9.1.2026
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights
South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized
9.1.2026
The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices
Postavičky ze South Parku následují Simpsonovi, vpadly do herního hitu
9.1.2026
Poté, co multiplayerová střílečka Fortnite hostila na měsíc rodinu Simpsonových, je nyní na řadě o něco peprnější spojení s postavami ze seriálu South Park. Zvládne i partička dětí s prořízlou pusou hráčský úspěch díky spojení s multiplayerovým fenoménem?
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
8.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens
The Full South Park Trailer For Fortnite Has Already Leaked Featuring Cartmanland, Towelie, And More [Update]
7.1.2026
The battle royale has been racing through major crossover events
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South Korea mulls freezing unrealized crypto gains to curb manipulation
6.1.2026
The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike