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With South Korea's CBDC Plans Dead, KakaoBank Joins Stablecoin Gold Rush
7.8.2025
The online lender joins a growing wave of Korean fintechs eyeing stablecoin issuance after the government scrapped its CBDC pilot in favor of private-sector alternatives
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
South Korea’s KakaoBank is looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
South Korea’s KakaoBank is looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
Bitcoin Asset Manager Parataxis to Go Public in $400M SPAC Deal Backed by SilverBox
6.8.2025
The newly public firm will pursue bitcoin-focused treasury strategies in the U.S. and South Korea
XRP Ramps up in Korea as BDACS Taps Into Top Regulated Exchanges
6.8.2025
XRP strengthens its foothold in South Korea as BDACS enables institutional custody and compliant exchange access, accelerating adoption amid rising demand for regulated crypto infrastructure. XRP Lights up Korea’s Crypto Scene as BDACS Bridges Institutions and Regulations Ripple shared on social...
Ripple’s Partnership With BDACS Pays Off as XRP Support Goes Live at Korean Crypto Custodian
6.8.2025
BDACS launches XRP custody for institutions in Korea, deepening Ripple partnership and boosting regulatory alignment for XRP’s global institutional use
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
1.8.2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows
South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules
31.7.2025
The guidelines are expected to cover leverage limits, user eligibility and risk disclosures for crypto lending activities
South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules
31.7.2025
The guidelines are expected to cover leverage limits, user eligibility and risk disclosures for crypto lending activities
South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules
31.7.2025
The guidelines are expected to cover leverage limits, user eligibility and risk disclosures for crypto lending activities
South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules
31.7.2025
The guidelines are expected to cover leverage limits, user eligibility and risk disclosures for crypto lending activities
Bitcoin’s South Korean Price Gap Tightens to a Sliver After Weeks of Discount
30.7.2025
Nine days ago, bitcoin was selling at its steepest discount of the year in South Korea. While the discount hasn’t disappeared, the price gap has been shrinking ever since. Korean Bitcoin Market Seems to Be Recovering From Deepest Discount of the Year Bitcoin (BTC) usually fetches a premium in South...
Bank of Korea to Establish Virtual Asset Team as Lee Looks to Shape Crypto Regime: Report
30.7.2025
The team will be responsible for monitoring the digital asset market and holding discussions on crypto-specific legislation
Bank of Korea to launch virtual asset committee to monitor crypto
30.7.2025
The Bank of Korea has also renamed its CBDC research and development teams to reflect their focus on practical business department