Category: South Korea

Despite Korea’s Inhibitions, Jeju Island Pushes for ICO Regulations

Spearheading development to establish Jeju Island as a blockchain and cryptocurrency hub, Governor Won Hee-ryong issued a formal request to the Korean government, Aug. 14, to designate the island as a special economic zone for the burgeoning digital asset sector. ICO Regulations Pitched to Government According to Korea Joongang Daily, Hee-ryong held a meeting with high-ranking…

August 14, 2018
ICO Regulations Round-Up: Fundraising Law, Jeju Island, Self-Directed IRAs

In recent news pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICO) regulations, an EU report has advocated the regulation of ICOs according to crowdfunding legislation, the governor of Korea’s Jeju Island wants his jurisdiction to become a special economic zone regarding cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and the U.S. SEC has warned consumers regarding the risks of self-directed Individual…

August 14, 2018
South Korean Ministry Drops Cryptocurrency Exchanges From Venture Enterprise Classification

South Korea government says crypto exchanges will be excluded from legislation governing venture businesses

August 14, 2018
Jeju Island Aims to Become an ICO-Friendly Blockchain Hub Inspite of South Korea Ban

South Korea’s Jeju island is proposing a plan to become a blockchain haven wherein initial coin offerings (ICOs) would be allowed in the autonomous province despite the ongoing ban in the mainland. According to a report by the JoongAng Daily on Monday, the governor of Jeju Island has formally proposed that the central government of…

August 14, 2018
Korea's Jeju Island Seeks to Become ICO Hub Despite Domestic Ban

Korea’s Jeju island is eyeing a plan to allow crypto projects to conduct initial coin offerings in the self-governing province despite a domestic ban.

August 13, 2018
Blockchain Among Targets of South Korea’s $4.4 Billion Domestic Investment Plans for 2019

Over the next five years, the South Korea government wants to pump almost $5 billion into blockchain, among other technologies

August 13, 2018
South Korean Government to Promote Blockchain Training as Part of ‘4th Industrial Revolution’

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT will promote the training of blockchain technology as part of an effort to prepare young people for what it calls the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Blockchain technology is included in courses that have recently been announced by the Ministry of Science and ICT. The Ministry of Science and ICT…

August 11, 2018
‘Big Four’ South Korean Bank Enters Blockchain Pact with Telecom Giant KT

South Korea’s second-largest bank Shinhan Bank has entered into a partnership with the country’s second-largest telecoms provider KT Corp for the purpose of developing a new blockchain-based platform. The Korea Times reports that the new platform is intended to build on recent moves by regional governments across the country to introduce digital vouchers. Useful Competencies…

August 10, 2018
South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship

August 8, 2018
Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association Calls on Government to Regulate Crypto

The recently launched Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association has called on the state to get a move on crypto and blockchain regulation

August 8, 2018