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Chainalysis: East Asian Crypto Adoption Driven by Institutions
Eastern Asia has risen to the sixth spot in the global crypto economy, driven by institutional trading in South Korea and Hong Kong, accordi...
North Korean Hackers to Target DeFi, Crypto Employees, FBI Warns
When North Korea is in the news you probably have come to expect something nefarious is going on, and you wouldn’t be disappointed with th...
Gigantic Crypto-Ponzi Uncovered in South Korea, CEO Arrested over $365 Million Scam
Who wouldn’t love 45% returns on their assets? What could go wrong, right? In the case of a crypto scandal shaking up South Korea, it did ...
South Korea Experiences Surge of AI Token Trading, Covering Almost Fifth of Market
The Asian Pacific market is experiencing a renaissance in crypto activity. We’ve recently seen Hong Kong legislate crypto ETFs, while Sing...
North Korean Hackers Unleash New ‘Durian’ Malware to Target South Korean Crypto Firms, Reveals Kaspersky Report
North Korea has ramped up cyberattacks on their southern neighbours, according to a report from cybersecurity analysts Kaspersky. The most p...
Terraform CFO Deported to South Korea – Is Do Kwon Next?
Former CFO Handed Over to South Korean Authorities After successfully appealing an extradition order that would have seen the former CEO of ...
South Korean Watchdog Seeks to Forbid Buying Crypto with Credit Cards
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has highlighted concerns regarding the illicit promotion of gambling via credit card ...
South Korean National Assembly Members Purchased Nearly $50 Worth of Crypto in 3 Years
During the time period between May 30, 2020, and May 30, 2023, the South Korean National Assembly members purchased crypto worth 62.5 billio...
This South Korean Tech Giant Could Dominate AI Crypto Trading
South Korean internet company Naver has breached the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) robots that operate through a 5G cloud. The AI...
Is The Korean ‘Kimchi Premium’ Signaling a Bitcoin Price Top?
Market signals in the Far East are emerging for the first time since the last Bitcoin cycle top. The Korean premium is showing an overheated...
South Korea’s Financial Chief Reportedly Plans Crypto Discussion with Gary Gensler
Yoo Bok-hyun, the head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) is set to visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (...
Bedbugs on Blockchain: South Korea Experiments With DLT to Fight Pest Infestation
In a fusion of technology and public health, South Korea is witnessing a novel application of blockchain technology. 29-year-old blockchain ...