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Multichoice’s Irdeto and Coinbase Unite Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Use
1.6.2025
Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...
Russian national arrested in South Korea for attempted crypto robbery
27.5.2025
South Korean authorities have arrested one of three Russian nationals accused of an attempted robbery during a fake crypto deal in Seoul. The suspects allegedly lured Korean investors to a hotel, where they tried to steal 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash.The Gangseo Police Precinct...
Veteran capital in crypto is shaping South Korea’s elections
26.5.2025
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a defining issue in South Korea’s snap presidential election, with candidates vying for support from a growing base of digital asset investors across generations.All three front-runners have rolled out crypto-friendly proposals. These include the legalization...
South Korea to Tighten Crypto Rules Ahead of Institutional Investment Return
21.5.2025
As South Korea prepares to lift its ban on institutional cryptocurrency investments, the government is introducing stricter anti-money…
South Korea to Let Non-Profits, Exchanges Sell Crypto Under New FSC Rules
21.5.2025
Non-profits will need to meet strict conditions such as five years of audited operations and internal committees to vet donations
South Korea tightens crypto rules ahead of institutional market entry
21.5.2025
South Korea is tightening rules around digital asset transactions as it prepares to allow institutional players into its crypto market, introducing new guidelines for nonprofit crypto sales and stricter listing standards for exchanges.On May 20, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South...
South Korea tightens crypto rules ahead of institutional market entry
21.5.2025
South Korea is tightening rules around digital asset transactions as it prepares to allow institutional players into its crypto market, introducing new guidelines for nonprofit crypto sales and stricter listing standards for exchanges.On May 20, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South...
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...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
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 Korea’s Democratic Party sets up ‘Digital Asset Committee’
13.5.2025
The largest political party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, has launched a Digital Asset Committee focused on developing cryptocurrency policies and promoting industry growth.The committee held its inaugural meeting at the National Assembly Members’ Hall in Seoul on May 13, the local...
South Korea’s Democratic Party sets up ‘Digital Asset Committee’
13.5.2025
The largest political party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, has launched a Digital Asset Committee focused on developing cryptocurrency policies and promoting industry growth.The committee held its inaugural meeting at the National Assembly Members’ Hall in Seoul on May 13, the local...
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
Six-Figure Bitcoin Rally Triggers Rare Price Inversion in South Korea
11.5.2025
Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin has drifted between $103,133 and $104,841, while South Korea’s notorious premium quietly inverted, dipping into discount territory for several days this month. Bitcoin’s Comeback Inverts South Korea Premium to 0.76% Below Global Average Bitcoin has experienced...