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First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline
13.3.2022
Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters. It's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red
South Korea’s Next President Might Create Parity for Crypto and Stock Market Traders
12.3.2022
South Korean media expect the nation’s President-Elect to up the crypto tax limit to impose uniformity with stock market traders – and venture into the unknown with pro-crypto policies. However, this is likely to result in more regulation rather than a laissez-faire approach....
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South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly President Who Vows to Deregulate Digital Asset Industry
11.3.2022
South Korean voters have elected a crypto-friendly president. Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party has vowed to deregulate the crypto industry and introduce favorable tax laws for crypto investors. “To realize the unlimited potential of the virtual asset market, we must...
ICON’s ICX Rockets 70% as Crypto-Friendly Candidate Wins South Korean Presidential Election
10.3.2022
The South Korean crypto project saw an unusual bounce on Thursday morning as Yoon Suk-yeol won the presidential election
How South Korea’s Next President Might Change Crypto, Economy & Politics in East Asia
10.3.2022
The main opposition People’s Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has won the race to become South Korea’s next President. Crypto policy was a key battleground in his victory – by less than a single percentage point – over his centrist rival from the ruling Democratic Party.
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Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins Sth Korean presidency, ICX surges 60%
10.3.2022
Conservative, crypto-friendly candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has claimed victory in the South Korean presidential election, with the token used to mint his signature as an NFT surging 60%
Conservative Candidate Yoon Suk-Yeol Wins South Korea’s Presidential Election
9.3.2022
Yoon defeated his liberal opponent in a contest in which cryptocurrency issues were unusually prominent
South Korea Really Loves Pokémon Bread
9.3.2022
For the first time in about twenty years, Pokémon bread has gone back on sale in South Korea. And the snacks are flying off the shelves. Read more
Crypto Policy Is on the Agenda in Seoul as South Koreans Head to the Polls
9.3.2022
Platforms of both major parties mention digital assets during a campaign that is historically close
Crypto Vote Could Be Key as South Korea Chooses its Next President
9.3.2022
South Korea goes to the polls on March 9 to elect its next President – and crypto is likely to play a major role in determining the outcome.
After a tense and bitter campaigning period, the former prosecutor-general Yoon Suk-yeol, of the main opposition People’s Power Party is hoping...
South African Regulator Explains Why It Has Been Targeting Global Crypto Exchanges
8.3.2022
Brandon Topham, the head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial sector regulator, has insisted that his organization has not issued warnings to some global exchanges because they deal in crypto. Rather, the warnings have been made because the exchanges are not registered to offer...
Russian Banks Look to China’s UnionPay after Visa, Mastercard Freezout
7.3.2022
The American payments heavyweights Visa and Mastercard, as well as the card issuer American Express, have suspended their operations in Russia – joining an increasingly lengthy list of firms severing their trade links with the country. But Russian banks have indicated that they may look...
Crypto donations to Ukraine top $37M, eBay eyes crypto payments and South Korea allocates $187M to the metaverse: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 27-Mar. 5
5.3.2022
‘Big Four’ South Korean Crypto Exchanges Say They’ve Blocked Russian Users
5.3.2022
All four major South Korean crypto exchanges say they will block users with Russian IP addresses “in line with sanctions” – despite the fact that their overseas counterparts have ruled out making such a move without direct instruction from governments....
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine
4.3.2022
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny...
Korean blockchain experts seek the government's help for digital asset market
4.3.2022
The Korea Digital Asset Industry Committee meeting discussed crypto tax, DeFi markets, nonfungible tokens and metaverse during their meeting on Thursday
Crypto Biz: Another billionaire admits he was wrong about Bitcoin, Feb. 25-Mar. 3
3.3.2022
Citadel Securities will enter the crypto market, CEO Ken Griffin confirmed. DCG announced a $250 million share repurchase for Grayscale products
IRS Comes for Crypto John Does, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops, Complex Apps on Algorand + More News
3.3.2022
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Experts weigh in on new crypto regulations in South Africa
3.3.2022
Updated crypto regulations in South Africa could boost partnerships but potentially marginalize those who need it most, local experts warn
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding Round
3.3.2022
South African cryptocurrency exchange Valr announced recently that it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Pantera Capital. The capital raise means Valr is now valued at a reported $240 million. Funds Raised to Finance Valr’s Expansion Into Other Markets The South African...