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Report: Suspicious Transactions at Korean Exchange Coinrail Months Before Hack

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Following the announcement by South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail that it has been hacked, a local publication reported that some banks had identified suspicious transactions at the exchange and stopped providing services to company months before the incident. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Suspicious Transactions Detected South Korea’s seventh-largest cryptocurrency exchange, … Read more

Korean Firm Keypair Launches Credit Card-Shaped NFC Hardware Wallet

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A new hardware wallet has been launched by the South Korean financial tech firm Keypair. The company’s Keywallet Touch has an interesting design as it’s shaped like a credit card and utilizes NFC technology. The company says the device’s smart card chipset supports cryptocurrencies like bitcoin cash, ethereum, bitcoin core and litecoin, while also providing … Read more

Korean Exchange Upbit Paid Six People for Reporting Fraudulent Crypto Schemes

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A major South Korean exchange, Upbit, has paid six people for reporting fraudulent crypto-related schemes. Ten cases were reported to the exchange and six of them were selected. Upbit also recently partnered with Thomson Reuters to operate a system to support transparent crypto transactions. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Upbit Paid … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Monday: Korean Exchange Hack Takes a Toll on Crypto Markets

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The news of another hacked South Korean crypto exchange, widely blamed for the drops across the markets, is the main story in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Other subjects covered include a hospital where you can pay with tokens and a “blockchain” based cultural center established by a gangster. Also Read: Women’s Interest in Crypto … Read more

South Korea Mulls Over How to Cash Out State-Owned Cryptocurrency

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The South Korean government is mulling over how to cash out the cryptocurrency it recently confiscated. While the most likely option is to auction the coins off using the government-owned auction platform, various concerns have been raised. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Cashing Out BTC The South Korean government is contemplating … Read more

South Korean Hospital Now Accepts Virtual Currency

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Getting more businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments has been a very big challenge. So far, it seems most mainstream businesses have very little overall interest in the cryptocurrency industry. KMP Health Care Seoul, on the other hand, will offer medical services to customers who pay using cryptocurrency. South Korea Continues to Surprise Even though Bitcoin … Read more

Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone and 20 Traders to Face Charges Over Margin Trading

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The South Korean police are reportedly preparing to charge Coinone’s executives, including its CEO, and 20 of the exchange’s members. This follows a 10-month investigation on allegations that the exchange provided gambling services through its crypto margin trading program. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Coinone’s Investigation Concludes South Korea’s Cybercrime Investigation … Read more

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