Tags: #SOUTH KOREA
South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets
Hanwha, a prominent South Korean financial firm, has made a significant investment in a U.S.-based blockchain company, committing $13 million. This strategic move aims to enhance…
2/19/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS
Bithumb admits to ‘serious flaws’ that left internal systems vulnerable to potential sabotage
Bithumb, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has acknowledged significant vulnerabilities within its internal systems. The admission comes from CEO Le Jae-won, who…
2/11/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #EXCHANGE #MARKET
Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC
Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop on South Korea's Bithumb exchange due to an internal error involving the distribution of rewards. This incident resulted in users…
2/6/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #EXCHANGE
Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption
Miden and Korea Digital Asset have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the infrastructure for cryptocurrency adoption among institutions in South Korea. This collaboration…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #KODA
South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
Recent developments have emerged in South Korea regarding the loss of seized bitcoin, which is suspected to have occurred due to a phishing attack. An internal audit has revealed…
1/23/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET
Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
Recent developments in South Korea have brought to light the activities of a Chinese crime ring involved in laundering significant amounts of cryptocurrency. South Korean customs…
1/19/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #EXCHANGE #FINANCE
South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
South Korea is set to implement a new regulatory framework for digital assets, which includes a significant shift in its approach to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The…
1/9/2026 3 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT
Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of approximately ₩2.73 billion, equivalent to around $1.90 million, on the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. This…
1/1/2026 2 min read
ALTCOIN #ALTCOIN #ASIA #BUSINESS
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
Korbit, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined for breaches related to anti-money laundering and customer verification protocols. This penalty comes at…
12/31/2025 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #POLICY #KORBIT
South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins
The progress of South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act has come to a standstill due to disagreements among regulators regarding the issuance of won-pegged stablecoins. This…
12/30/2025 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #REGULATION
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
Mirae Asset, a prominent financial group in South Korea, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a substantial stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. The proposed…
12/29/2025 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FINANCE #SOUTH KOREA
Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury
Parataxis has reached an agreement to acquire control of Sinsiway for a significant sum. This acquisition is expected to lead to the establishment of South Korea's first…
12/3/2025 1 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS