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South Korean young people turning to crypto out of desperation
20.6.2025
A local expert says a growing share of South Korea’s youth is turning to cryptocurrency not out of belief in its technology, but as a last resort amid economic woes
South Korean young people turning to crypto out of desperation
20.6.2025
A local expert says a growing share of South Korea’s youth is turning to cryptocurrency not out of belief in its technology, but as a last resort amid economic woes
North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Top Crypto Firms With Malware Hidden in Job Applications
20.6.2025
A DPRK-linked group is using fake job sites and Python malware to infiltrate Windows systems of blockchain professionals — with credential theft and remote access as the endgame
Korean Crypto KOLs Fuel Massive $USELESS Rally as Traders Shrug Off Traditional Narratives: Asia Morning Briefing
19.6.2025
Meet Korea's next alt coin, $USELESS
Tencent Is Looking to Buy Nexon, the Creator of Web 3 Gaming Franchise MapleStory
13.6.2025
The deal could help Tencent secure long-term control over popular intellectual property and expand its presence in the South Korean gaming market
Kaia pledges won-pegged stablecoin as South Korean payment stocks rally
9.6.2025
Kakao-backed blockchain Kaia joins South Korea’s stablecoin race as the tech giant’s payments app surges 30% on the stock market
Kaia pledges won-pegged stablecoin as South Korean payment stocks rally
9.6.2025
Kakao-backed blockchain Kaia joins South Korea’s stablecoin race as the tech giant’s payments app surges 30% on the stock market
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring
6.6.2025
North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June...
South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury
4.6.2025
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”
South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury
4.6.2025
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”
Korea's K Wave Media Soars 155% on $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan
4.6.2025
Aspiring to become the “Korean Metaplanet,” K Wave Media is selling $500 million in common stock to fund initial BTC purchases
South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin
20.5.2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has proposed the creation of a stablecoin tied to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and strengthen national financial sovereignty.Speaking during a recent policy discussion, Lee argued that a won-based stablecoin would allow South...
Crypto Exchanges Flock to List NXPC, Token Surges 115% on $1B Volume
15.5.2025
The NXPC token is developed by NEXPACE, the blockchain arm of South Korean video game developer Nexon
Top South Korean presidential hopefuls support legalizing Bitcoin ETFs
14.5.2025
South Korea could soon follow Hong Kong in legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as the country’s top presidential candidates have expressed pro-crypto positions. Still, some industry observers remain cautious about the likelihood of near-term regulatory change.“All...
Top South Korean presidential hopefuls support legalizing Bitcoin ETFs
14.5.2025
South Korea could soon follow Hong Kong in legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as the country’s top presidential candidates have expressed pro-crypto positions. Still, some industry observers remain cautious about the likelihood of near-term regulatory change.“All...
South Koreans Bet Big on XRP, Dogecoin as Easing Trade War Fuels Risk Taking
12.5.2025
Korean crypto markets are experiencing a rally, influenced by a $1 billion short squeeze and improving geopolitical sentiment
South Korea presidential front-runner pledges to approve Bitcoin ETFs
7.5.2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has reportedly become the latest presidential candidate to promise the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other crypto-friendly measures, should he be elected.Lee announced his crypto promises on May 6 as part of...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
How Kraken Outsmarted North Korean Hacker Posing as Job Applicant
3.5.2025
Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs...