South Korea
South Korea Accelerates Crypto Regulations as U.S. Policies Shift
South Korea is speeding up virtual asset regulations for corporations and stablecoins. U.S. policy shifts are influencing South Korea’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Upbit’s sanctions…
Upbit’s Blockchain Defenses Fail as South Korea Flags Foreign Deals
Upbit faces sanctions for not meeting KYC and AML requirements in South Korea. 700,000 KYC violations found, risking a suspension of new customer sign-ups. Upbit's…
South Korea Regulators Clamp Down on Upbit, 700K KYC Violations Found
Upbit may face up to six months of business suspension for KYC and AML violations. FIU found 700,000 KYC lapses during license renewal inspections. Sanctions…
Crypto Exchanges Ranked: Binance Leads Spot Volume in 2024
Binance claimed 46.59% of the crypto market’s cumulative spot volume in 2024. Five exchanges controlled 81.24% of the cumulative spot volume in 2024. Binance maintained…
Bithumb Signs with Kookmin Bank, Challenges Upbit for Market Lead
Bithumb switches partner bank to KB Kookmin Bank starting March 24th. Kookmin Bank's stronger appeal to the 2030 generation promises increased accessibility for investors. The…
South Korea’s Bithumb Adds DEEP Token With Trading Incentives
Bithumb's DEEP listing boosts liquidity and opens new trading opportunities. DEEP’s staking, governance, and fee payments increase its ecosystem utility. Strong RSI and MACD signals…
South Korea’s Jeju Island Leads Blockchain Tourism Push
Jeju Island will launch NFT tourism cards linked to Tamna Jeon stablecoin in 2025. Cards offer discounts, travel subsidies, and prepaid perks for visitors and…
Retail Traders Push XRP to New Heights in South Korea
XRP leads trading volumes on major South Korean exchanges, outpacing Bitcoin and Dogecoin. The token experiences a 24% surge in price, bouncing back from a…
South Korea Targets VASP Accountability With New Proposal
South Korea aims to improve crypto user protections with new reporting rules for service providers. Suspicious crypto transactions rose 48.8%, prompting tighter regulations in South…
XRP Beats Bitcoin and Ethereum in South Korea: $1B Trading Volume Surge
XRP trading volume in South Korea surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum on major exchanges. UpBit sees XRP accounting for 13.67% of its total volume, leading Bitcoin…
