South Korea

South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit to Be Acquired by Naver Report
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit to Be Acquired by Naver Report

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit is about to be acquired by internet giant Naver, according to a report. The deal would bring Upbit’s parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial, makin...

Published Date: September 25, 2025

South Koreas Ruling Party Launches Crypto Task Force to Boost Blockchain Growth
South Koreas Ruling Party Launches Crypto Task Force to Boost Blockchain Growth

The South Korean Democratic Party (DP) has announced the formation of a new crypto policy-making task force, aimed at fostering innovation and growth in the country’s crypto and blockchain sectors.A...

Published Date: September 25, 2025

South Korea Enters Stablecoin Market with KRW1 on Avalanche
South Korea Enters Stablecoin Market with KRW1 on Avalanche

South Korea’s crypto custody provider BDACS announced on Thursday the launch of KRW1, a stablecoin fully backed by the South Korean won, on the Avalanche blockchain.In a press release, BDACS confirm...

Published Date: September 18, 2025

Bitcoin Bulls Beware South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTCs Bull Run Analyst
Bitcoin Bulls Beware South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTCs Bull Run Analyst

South Korea’s benchmark equity index, the Kospi, has reached a record high of 4,340 points, driven by prospects of shareholder-friendly policies and positive global market sentiment. The new hig...

Published Date: September 11, 2025

South Korea’s Top Banks Said to Meet Tether, Circle on Stablecoin Partnerships: Report
South Korea’s Top Banks Said to Meet Tether, Circle on Stablecoin Partnerships: Report

South Korea’s largest financial groups are set to meet officials from Tether and Circle Internet (CRCL), issuers of the two largest stablecoins, as early as this week, according to Yonhap.

Published Date: August 22, 2025