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Korea’s Naver Acquires Upbit Operator Dunamu in a Bold Digital Finance Expansion
26.9.2025
Naver has acquired Upbit operator Dunamu through a stock swap, combining South Korea’s largest online platform with its leading crypto exchange to launch a won-pegged stablecoin and pursue global fintech growth. South Korea’s Naver and Dunamu Unite for Global Fintech Push South Korea’s Naver...
Ripple CEO Calls out XRP Seoul Energy as 3,000+ Pack in From 40+ Nations
26.9.2025
XRP Seoul 2025 sent shockwaves through the crypto world as over 3,000 global attendees unveiled major staking, tokenization, and real-world asset breakthroughs for the XRPL. XRP Seoul 2025 Marks Explosive Growth for XRPL Ecosystem Excitement surged in Seoul as the global XRP community gathered...
Global Firms Launch X Club to Advance XRP in Treasury and Payment Systems
26.9.2025
Major global firms are pushing XRP into the corporate mainstream with a bold new platform set to revolutionize treasury management and digital payments worldwide. XRP Ecosystem Set for Explosive Growth With Launch of X Club Initiative Global corporations are accelerating their efforts...
South Park skewers prediction markets in latest episode
25.9.2025
Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether the fictional baby created by Donald Trump and Satan was a boy or a girl
South Park skewers prediction markets in latest episode
25.9.2025
Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl
South Park skewers prediction markets in latest episode
25.9.2025
Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl
South Park skewers prediction markets in latest episode
25.9.2025
Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl
South Park skewers prediction markets in latest episode
25.9.2025
Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl
Sygnia CEO Warns Against Overexposure to Bitcoin, Calls It Overvalued
25.9.2025
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka has cautioned against excessive enthusiasm for bitcoin and emphasized that crypto should make up no more than 5% of discretionary assets. Sygnia CEO Cautions Against Excessive Enthusiasm for BTC The head of a leading South African investment firm has raised concerns over...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit To Be Acquired by Naver: Report
25.9.2025
The deal would bring Upbit's parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial
South African ETF issuer cautions investors over its own Bitcoin fund
23.9.2025
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka says her firm calls investors if they allocate too much into their Life Bitcoin Plus ETF which launched in June
Trump Family Backed World Liberty Financial Will Soon Launch Debit Card, Retail App
23.9.2025
Separately, World Liberty said had it signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean exchange Bithumb to explore business opportunities, though details of the tie-up remain unclear
South Korea Reports Surge in Suspicious Crypto Transactions Amid Growing Investor Base
23.9.2025
South Korea has experienced a surge in illegal virtual asset remittances, including money laundering and foreign exchange manipulation. Between January and August 2025, virtual asset operators filed 36,684 suspicious transaction reports. Illegal Crypto Remittances Skyrocket in South Korea South...
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined totals of the past two years
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined total of the past two years
South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report
22.9.2025
South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined total of the past two years
BDACS Launches Won-Backed Stablecoin, After PoC With Woori Bank
18.9.2025
BDACS announced the launch of KRW1, a South Korean won-backed stablecoin, following a proof of concept that validated its technical design. BDACS Targets Payments and Public Disbursements With KRW1 Stablecoin KRW1 is trademarked by BDACS and issued on the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain. The company...
Korean Court Sentences Accomplices in V Global Crypto Fraud to Suspended Prison Terms
16.9.2025
A South Korean court has given suspended prison sentences to three individuals involved in the V Global cryptocurrency fraud. Suspended Jail Sentences for Accomplices in V Global Scam A South Korean court has sentenced three individuals linked to the fake cryptocurrency exchange V Global—accused...
Study: Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa
16.9.2025
Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria’s centralized exchange usage. Nigeria Fuels Sub-Saharan Africa’s Crypto Growth In March, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) saw a sharp surge in cryptocurrency usage...
South Korean Exchanges Show BTC Is Cheaper Than Global Index This Weekend
15.9.2025
Based on market trackers, bitcoin’s price action in South Korea has been a seesaw ride when stacked against BTC’s weighted global exchange rate across multiple venues. Over the weekend, prices on local hubs like Upbit and Bithumb currently carry a slight markdown. Bitcoin in Seoul Dips Below Global...