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Miden & Korea Digital Asset Partner to Build Institutional Crypto Infrastructure
27.01.2026 17:21
In a significant move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, the privacy-focused blockchain project Miden has entered a strategic partnership with Korea Digital Asset (KODA). The agreement is cent...
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South Korea Investigates Major Bitcoin Loss from Seized Assets in Phishing Scam
23.01.2026 08:48
South Korean authorities have launched a formal investigation following a significant security breach that led to the loss of seized Bitcoin (BTC). The incident, identified as a sophisticated phishing...
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South Korean Authorities Bust Chinese Crypto Laundering Ring, Seize Over $100M in Digital Assets
19.01.2026 15:51
South Korean law enforcement has successfully dismantled a major international criminal operation. A Chinese-organized crime ring, specializing in crypto money laundering, was arrested in South Korea....
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South Korea Proposes 5% Crypto Limit for Public Companies: Impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and Market
12.01.2026 10:48
South Korea\'s financial regulators have introduced a draft proposal to impose a 5% limit on cryptocurrency holdings for publicly listed companies. This new rule, part of the \"Disclosure Regulations ...
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South Korea Reverses Bitcoin ETF Ban in Major Crypto Regulation Shift
09.01.2026 14:51
South Korea is poised to reverse its longstanding prohibition on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a pivotal shift in the nation\'s regulatory approach to digital assets. This move ...
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South Korea Sees $110 Billion Crypto Exodus in 2025 Due to Stringent Regulations
02.01.2026 17:48
South Korea witnessed a massive outflow of cryptocurrency assets in 2025, with an estimated $110 billion leaving the country. This significant capital movement is directly attributed to the implementa...
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Korbit Crypto Exchange Fined $1.9M for AML and KYC Violations by South Korean Regulators
31.12.2025 16:18
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit has been hit with a substantial fine of 2.45 billion won (approximately $1.9 million USD). The penalty was levied by the country\'s Financial Intelligence U...
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South Korean Investors Continue Accumulating BitMine\'s ETH Holdings Despite 80% Price Plunge
31.12.2025 10:18
Despite an 80% decline in the value of its holdings, South Korean retail investors are persistently purchasing shares of BitMine Immersion Technology, a company known for its significant Ethereum (ETH...
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South Korea\'s Crypto Regulation Stalls: Stablecoin Issuance Debate Delays Key Law
30.12.2025 20:48
The implementation of South Korea\'s pivotal Virtual Asset User Protection Act has hit a significant roadblock. The central point of contention delaying the enforcement is a debate over which entities...
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Mirae Asset Considers Acquiring Korbit Crypto Exchange in South Korea: Market Impact
29.12.2025 14:18
South Korea\'s prominent financial conglomerate, Mirae Asset Financial Group, is reportedly in discussions to acquire Korbit, one of the country\'s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This potential acq...
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North Korean Hackers Stole Record $2 Billion in Crypto in 2025, Chainalysis Reports
18.12.2025 16:18
According to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, North Korean state-backed hackers have stolen a record-breaking $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2025. This staggering figure r...
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Crypto Expands to Seoul, Appoints Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Strategy
10.12.2025 23:18
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is strengthening its presence in the Asian cryptocurrency market by announcing the opening of a new office in Seoul, South Korea. The firm has appointe...
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The Lazarus Group: North Korea\'s Most Influential Crypto Hacking Threat in 2024
10.12.2025 18:24
The Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacking collective from North Korea, has been identified as the most influential entity in the cryptocurrency cyber threat landscape for 2024. This notorious group...
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Crypto\'s Next Major Breakout Driven by Infrastructure, Not Narratives, Says Hashed CEO Simon Kim
05.12.2025 05:48
The next significant surge in the cryptocurrency market will be fueled by advancements in core infrastructure rather than short-term narratives, according to Simon Kim, CEO and Partner of Hashed, a le...
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Parataxis Capital Acquires Sinsiway for $27M to Build Major Ethereum Treasury
03.12.2025 16:24
Investment firm Parataxis Capital has finalized an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in South Korean blockchain security company Sinsiway for $27 million. The strategic move is aimed at establi...
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Upbit Hack Results in $4.5M Corporate Loss, User Funds Fully Reimbursed - Exchange Security Update
28.11.2025 13:18
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has disclosed a corporate loss of 5.9 billion won (approximately $4.5 million) resulting from a recent security breach. The exchange confirmed that no user f...
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North Korea\'s Lazarus Group Suspected in $36M Upbit Crypto Exchange Hack
28.11.2025 08:48
South Korean authorities are investigating a major security breach at Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, with preliminary findings pointing to involvement by the North Korean-linked Lazarus hacking group....
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Upbit Exchange Halts SOL Deposits and Withdrawals Following Suspicious Solana Network Activity
27.11.2025 07:18
South Korea\'s leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has temporarily suspended deposit and withdrawal services for Solana (SOL) tokens after detecting abnormal transaction patterns on the Solana netwo...
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Upbit Crypto Exchange Appeals $25M Fine from South Korean Financial Regulator
25.11.2025 18:21
Leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit is reportedly considering an appeal against a substantial $25 million penalty imposed by the country\'s financial regulatory authorities. The fine re...
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Upbit Plans Nasdaq IPO After Strategic Merger With Naver: Bloomberg Report
24.11.2025 16:21
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit is pursuing a Nasdaq initial public offering following its merger with internet giant Naver, according to Bloomberg sources. The potential IPO would mark a s...
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DOJ Targets North Korean Crypto Money Laundering, Seizes Digital Assets
14.11.2025 21:18
The United States Department of Justice has intensified its crackdown on North Korea\'s illicit financial operations, executing significant cryptocurrency seizures. Federal investigators uncovered sop...
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Bybit in Acquisition Talks to Purchase Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit: Market Report
10.11.2025 18:48
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is reportedly engaged in advanced negotiations to acquire South Korean digital asset platform Korbit, according to industry reports. The potential acquisition would signi...
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South Korea Crypto Shift: From Dogecoin DOGE to AI Semiconductor Investments
09.11.2025 04:18
South Korea\'s investment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as capital rapidly moves from speculative memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) toward strategic artificial intelligence and sem...
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on North Korean Crypto Laundering for Cyberattack Funding
04.11.2025 19:54
The United States has implemented new sanctions targeting North Korean financial operatives involved in cryptocurrency laundering schemes connected to state-sponsored cyberattacks. These measures spec...
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Report 1,400x Surge in Transactions Linked to Sanctioned Cambodian Entities
27.10.2025 19:24
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have witnessed an unprecedented 1,400-fold increase in financial flows connected to Cambodian entities currently under international sanctions. This dramatic surg...