Category: South Korea
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Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification
South Korean banks are reportedly taking measures to limit services for customers who are not using the real-name system. It has been over seven months since the Korean government introduced the crypto real-name system, but only 40-50% of accounts at the country’s top four cryptocurrency exchanges have been converted into real-name ones, according to local…
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South Korean Crypto Know-How and Capital Sought by Uzbekistan and Belarus
South Koreans undoubtedly have some respectable crypto experience and others have taken note. Uzbekistan, which recently legalized the trading of digital assets, has turned to South Korean experts for help in realizing a project to create the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange. Belarus, a leading crypto-friendly destination in the post-Soviet space, is trying to lure fintech…
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New Crypto Exchanges Launch in Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia
The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to grow with the addition of some new crypto exchanges in Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia. Bitone Trade HK, affiliated with a Japanese publicly listed company, will support 30 cryptocurrencies. Huobi Indonesia will list 123 coins and new Korean exchange Probit will list 157 coins. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to…
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South Korea Urges 14 Countries to Create International Discipline System for Crypto
At an annual international conference for regulators in Seoul, the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service urged regulators from 14 other countries to create an international discipline system for cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings. The Korean government also outlined its current crypto countermeasures and pushed for better information sharing and international cooperation. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms…
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Major Korean Insurer to Offer Crypto Exchanges Insurance for Hacking Damages
A major South Korean insurance company reportedly will start offering cryptocurrency exchanges insurance aimed at compensating for damages caused by hacking, according to local media. Currently, few crypto exchanges in the country are insured and hacking damages are not covered. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Introducing Hacking Insurance A…
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Crypto Exchange Bithumb Accused of Allowing ‘Wash Trading’ of Over $250 Million in Fake Volume
Bithumb, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, is allegedly being exploited by a sophisticated group of traders who have created a fake trading volume to the tune of $250 million-plus a day on the exchange’s order books. Suspicions Abound On Sept. 2, Alex Krüger, a crypto trader, pointed out suspicious activities on Bithumb’s order books and…
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South Korean Lawmaker Proposes Special Crypto Zone for ICOs
A South Korean lawmaker has reportedly proposed designating a regulation-free special cryptocurrency zone aimed at initial coin offerings. It has been about a year since token sales were banned in the country but the government has yet to introduce any guidelines for them. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Proposal…
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A Deeper Look at How Bakkt’s Cryptocurrency Initiatives Can Benefit Millennials
In the past decade, gradual efforts have led to a huge increase in marketing use of digital assets. By far the biggest challenge, aside from the latent nature of bypassing traditional currency options, has been the elusive sense of security. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is changing that. Related: NYSE Parent Company Brings Bitcoin Futures and Starbucks…
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Former US Head of Intelligence Shows Interest in Blockchain
In the past several months, the popularity of blockchain technology has soared to unprecedented levels and is beginning to garner attention from more than just tech enthusiasts, with some of the most influential members of society discussing the technology for a range of industries. That said, we’ve now reached the stage where politicians are expressing…
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Korean Lawmaker is ‘Upset to See South Korea Prohibit ICOs’
This week, South Korean lawmakers observed the government’s confusing stance on distributed ledger applications, with blockchain technology promoted across the board and ICO projects facing strict crackdowns. In response, Korean representatives have called for new, minimum guidelines on token issuers, according to Business Korea. Lawmaker Pushes for ICO Regulations A year after banning blockchain startups…