Category: South Korea
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Becomes the First Overseas Platform Legally Recognized in China
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange announced it established its first legally recognized branch in China. Although the nation banned all local crypto trading services, DBX said the firm already obtained a license to go ahead with the operations. Final Certificate of Incorporation Granted on February 5 According to Money Today, DBX received the operating license…
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Former South Korean Social Media Giant to Relaunch Its Business by Creating a New Ethereum-Based Token
A social media giant that significantly impacted South Korea’s internet influence in the early 2000s is set to take a second breath. The company plans to regain its popularity by launching a new cryptocurrency. New Ownership Reportedly Got Over $7 Million From Investors to Rebrand Cyworld According to Hanguk Kyungjae, Cyworld is paving the ground…
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Hanwha to acquire $52M stake in crypto exchange Upbit’s parent company
Hanwha Investment and Securities reached an agreement to buy 2.06 million shares from Upbit operator Dumanu.
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Bithumb CEO Predicts Only Four to Seven South Korean Crypto Exchanges Will Survive New Rules
The CEO of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has made some predictions regarding the upcoming new rules governing the national industry. In fact, the executive believes there will only be between four and seven exchanges surviving the new regulation. Smaller Companies Unlikely to Meet New Banking, Anti-Money Laundering Protocols on Time During an interview…
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Huobi Korea scores certification from Korea Internet and Security Agency
The South Korean arm of global crypto giant Huobi has acquired an ISMS certification to comply with the upcoming Special Payment Act.
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CEO Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to List a Cryptocurrency
A South Korean court has sentenced the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange Coinnest to 18 months in prison. The court also fined him over $61,000, who also was charged for fraud in 2020. Prosecutors Accused Coinnest Executives of Receiving 110 BTC in Bribes According to Fn News, the Supreme Court of Korea determined…