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Bank of Korea Expands CBDC Pilot: Two Major Banks Join Digital Won Testing
18.03.2026 17:48
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is accelerating its central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative by expanding its pilot program. As real-world testing of the digital won commences, two additional commercia...
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Bitrefill Blames Lazarus Hacker Group for Data Breach: 18,500 Crypto Purchase Records Compromised
18.03.2026 10:48
Cryptocurrency gift card service Bitrefill has publicly accused the notorious North Korea-linked Lazarus Group of being behind a significant data breach. The company confirmed that approximately 18,50...
Bearish
South Korea\'s FSS Slaps Bithumb Crypto Exchange with $24M Fine & Partial Suspension for AML Breaches
16.03.2026 15:27
South Korea\'s top financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has imposed a severe penalty on the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange. The enforcement action includes a substantial fine...
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Launderers Who Moved $800M for North Korea
13.03.2026 17:18
The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their involvement in laundering over $800 million in stolen cryptocurrency on behalf of North Korea. Th...
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Korean Stock Market Crash Triggers Crypto Surge: BTC and ETH Rally Analysis
05.03.2026 00:18
A sharp sell-off in South Korean equities this week may have been a key catalyst for the concurrent surge in cryptocurrency markets. Analysts observe a \"flight to safety\" pattern, where capital exit...
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AZTEC Token Skyrockets 82% After Dual Listings on Major South Korean Crypto Exchanges
20.02.2026 14:48
The Ethereum layer-2 scaling token AZTEC (AZT) experienced a dramatic price surge of 82% following its simultaneous listing on two leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb and Coinone. T...
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Hanwha Invests $13M in Seedless Crypto Wallet Security: A Game-Changer for Web3
19.02.2026 03:48
South Korean industrial giant Hanwha Group has made a strategic $13 million investment in Capsule, a startup developing \"seedless\" cryptocurrency wallet technology. This move signals strong institut...
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Bithumb Security Breach: Exchange Admits Serious System Flaws and Internal Sabotage Risks
11.02.2026 17:18
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has publicly acknowledged the existence of \"serious flaws\" within its internal systems. These vulnerabilities, as reported, could have potentially allowe...
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Under Scrutiny After $44 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Error
09.02.2026 10:18
South Korean financial regulators have heightened their oversight of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges following a massive transaction error. A staggering $44 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) was report...
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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...