BOB Skyrockets Over 120% After South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Listing

Hybrid layer-2 blockchain Build on Bitcoin (BOB) experiences dramatic price surge following major korean cryptocurrency exchange debut. Hybrid Layer Two (L2) blockchain Build on Bitcoin (BOB) was listed on South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb on December 3, 2025, with its token price rising dramatically by over 120% immediately following the listing. The exchange will support … Read more

Korean Exchange Upbit Accelerates Security Overhaul After $30M Cyberattack

A cybersecurity breach pushed crypto platform Upbit to halt transfers and rebuild parts of its wallet infrastructure while investigators reviewed abnormal activity and the exchange moved to assure customers their assets remained fully protected. Upbit Races to Fortify Systems After Security Breach South Korean crypto exchange Upbit issued an announcement on Nov. 28 from Oh … Read more

South Korea’s FSC Expands Travel Rule, Tightens Oversight of Crypto Transactions

South Korea announced plans to expand the travel rule to cover smaller crypto transactions and bar individuals with serious criminal records from becoming major shareholders in virtual asset businesses. Expanding the ‘Travel Rule’ and Strengthening Scrutiny The South Korean government is preparing a major crackdown on illicit activities within the virtual asset market. Financial Services … Read more

Report: Korean Fintech Giant Kakaobank Begins Full Stablecoin Buildout

Kakaobank has kicked its long-discussed stablecoin ambitions into full gear, moving its Korean won–pegged token project from boardroom chatter to actual system development. Newspim: Kakaobank Moves KRW Stablecoin Into Build Phase A newly published report from Newspim’s Jeon Mi-ok confirms that the digital bank has entered the build-it-for-real phase, supported by internal documents outlining new … Read more

Crypto Mood Swing: South Korea Pumps, US Institutions Shrug

Since Sept. 16, South Korean crypto traders have witnessed a bitcoin premium, while the Coinbase Premium Index has been sitting in the negative since Oct. 26, hinting that U.S. institutional enthusiasm is barely flickering. The pattern usually signals a geographic divide in how traders view bitcoin rather than any kind of unified global conviction. South … Read more

South Korean Crypto Giant Upbit Prepares Nasdaq Bid After Major Merger With Naver

South Korea’s top crypto exchange Upbit is preparing a path toward a Nasdaq listing as part of a forthcoming merger with tech conglomerate Naver, positioning the exchange for a higher global profile. Upbit Charts U.S. Listing Course Through Dunamu-Naver Tie-Up Upbit’s plans were reported exclusively by Seoul Economic Daily (sedaily.com), which said the exchange’s parent … Read more

South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Roars Back, Blasting Well Past Global Averages

On Monday, bitcoin drifted between $93,029 and $95,903 per coin, dipping into territory it hasn’t touched since May. While traders braced for the slide, South Korea’s crypto market has kept things spicy with a premium that’s been holding strong since mid-September, peaking at 8.27%. At the moment, BTC is fetching $2,413 more in South Korea … Read more

Bitcoin Premium Heats up Again: South Korea’s Crypto Traders Keep Paying Extra for BTC

This week, as bitcoin flirts with fresh highs in uncharted price territory, South Korea’s premium is back on the menu. Not only that, but it’s held its ground for a sizzling 20 days straight. Crypto’s Spiciest Price Tag It’s been a thrill ride for crypto diehards this week, with bitcoin (BTC) gliding through all-time price … Read more

Korea’s Naver Acquires Upbit Operator Dunamu in a Bold Digital Finance Expansion

Naver has acquired Upbit operator Dunamu through a stock swap, combining South Korea’s largest online platform with its leading crypto exchange to launch a won-pegged stablecoin and pursue global fintech growth. South Korea’s Naver and Dunamu Unite for Global Fintech Push South Korea’s Naver Financial, the fintech arm of internet giant Naver, has acquired Dunamu, … Read more

Ripple CEO Calls out XRP Seoul Energy as 3,000+ Pack in From 40+ Nations

XRP Seoul 2025 sent shockwaves through the crypto world as over 3,000 global attendees unveiled major staking, tokenization, and real-world asset breakthroughs for the XRPL. XRP Seoul 2025 Marks Explosive Growth for XRPL Ecosystem Excitement surged in Seoul as the global XRP community gathered in force for XRP Seoul 2025, an event that underscored both … Read more