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South Korea’s Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally
22.5.2024
South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premium is in a similar range. South Korea’s...
Ethereum-themed Scam Targets South Korean Crypto Community
22.5.2024
Fraudsters are targetting South Korean crypto users with an Ethereum-themed scam, token holders in the country said on May 21.
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North Korean Hackers Kimsuky Deployed Malware Targeting Crypto Firms: Kaspersky
13.5.2024
Kimsuky hacking group cyberattacks on two South Korean crypto firms using malware dubbed 'Durian'.
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North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms
South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Narrows, Yet Remains Above Global Average
12.5.2024
Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics reveal that the South Korean won still ranks as the second most traded fiat...
Bitcoin Meal Box: South Korean Convenience Store Chain Partners With Crypto Exchange to Promote BTC
11.5.2024
Emart24, South Korea’s fastest-growing convenience store chain, has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to introduce a “bitcoin meal box” in a promotional campaign. Priced at 5,900 Korean won ($4.30) each, the company aims to sell 30,000 bitcoin meal boxes by May...
South Koreans Warned to Declare Overseas Crypto Exchange Holdings
30.4.2024
South Korean crypto holders were warned to declare their overseas crypto exchange holdings – or face a potential “tax bombshell.”
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South Korean ‘Crypto Tax Crackdown’ Moves to Another City
16.4.2024
The South Korean “crypto tax crackdown” continues its nationwide tour, moving on to the city of Yeongcheon in North Gyeongsang Province.
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US Stock Traders Influencing Bitcoin Prices, Says South Korean Researcher
11.4.2024
US stock traders are exacting a big influence on Bitcoin (BTC) prices, a South Korean crypto researcher has claimed.
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South Korea’s Crypto Market Continues to Defy Global Trends With Premium Prices
7.4.2024
Metrics reveal that cryptocurrency premiums in South Korea consistently outpace the global average. As of now, bitcoin exchanges hands at $69,245 per piece globally, while on the South Korean platform Upbit, it’s being traded at $73,513 each. Additionally, March witnessed a notable increase...
South Korean Crypto Voice Phishing Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated – Report
5.4.2024
South Korean crypto voice phishing attackers are developing more sophisticated ways to dupe victims out of cash and tokens, a report claimed on April 4.
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‘Real BTC Bull Run Is Yet to Begin’ – South Korean Crypto Chief
5.4.2024
The real Bitcoin (BTC) bull run is yet to start, a South Korean crypto CEO has claimed, with institutional investors ready to enter the market.
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Crypto.com Expands Into South Korean Crypto Market
2.4.2024
Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com is entering the South Korean crypto market with its app launch. “We spent significant time and resources tailoring our offering for this market and are honored to be the first and largest global cryptocurrency exchange to launch in South...
Trading Volume on South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Crashes 75%
1.4.2024
Upbit's 24-hour crypto trading volume stood at $3.79 billion at press time, down 75% from the high of $15 billion on March 5, CoinGecko data show
Hancom Scion Released on Bail in South Korean ‘Crypto Slush Fund’ Probe
27.3.2024
A South Korean court has released the son of software giant Hancom Group’s Chairman on bail as prosecutors continue to probe an alleged “crypto slush fund.”
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South Korean ‘Crypto Fraudsters’ ‘Duped Financier Out of $4.1m’
26.3.2024
Suspected South Korean crypto fraudsters allegedly fooled a wealthy financier into parting with over $4.1 million, the nation’s police force said on March 25.
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Bithumb IPO Plans ‘Accelerate’ as South Korean Crypto Exchange Eyes Public Listing
25.3.2024
The South Korean exchange Bithumb is looking to step up its IPO plans – and could look to launch a fast-tracked initial public offering as the crypto bull market continues.
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Outpace Stock Market in Trading Volume Amid Bitcoin Rally
11.3.2024
The recent surge in Bitcoin prices has reignited a cryptocurrency trading frenzy in South Korea, with trading volumes on local exchanges surpassing those of the stock market last week.
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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 2-Year High, Surpassing Global Rates by $4K
7.3.2024
The latest data reveals that the premium on bitcoin in South Korea has escalated to its highest level in more than two years. At 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, the weighted global average price for bitcoin hovers between $66,800 and $67,000, whereas on the South Korean exchange Upbit...