South Korean Officials Caught Trading On Insider Knowledge of Crypto Regulations

South Korean government officials have reportedly been caught insider trading. They sold all of their cryptocurrency holdings and profited just before the regulators announced crypto regulatory measures. The country’s Financial Supervisory Service is investigating the case. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading A Case of Government … Read more

Despite Regulations, One South Korean Crypto Exchange Rises to the Global Top

Amid regulatory uncertainty, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has grown rapidly, offering 121 cryptocurrencies and over 200 trading pairs. Backed by Kakao Corp, the platform is now the largest crypto exchange by volume globally. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading Upbit Tops the Chart South Korean … Read more

Crypto Bloodbath Leaves Altcoins Swimming in a Sea of Red

Anyone glancing at their Blockfolio app on Tuesday morning would have been in for a rude awakening. With every single cryptocurrency drowning in a sea of red, newcomers could have been forgiven for feeling a little queasy. A drama-filled day, dominated by negative news from South Korea and China, saw bitcoin fleetingly kiss four figures … Read more

215,000+ Sign Petition Against South Korean Crypto Regulation – Government to Respond

A national petition against extreme cryptocurrency regulations in South Korea has exceeded 200,000 signatures, the requirement for the government to respond. The petition entitled “Has the government ever dreamed a happy dream for the people?” was filed on December 28. Meanwhile, another related petition calls for the removal of the governor of the country’s Financial … Read more

Cryptocurrency App Users Increase 14-Fold in South Korea

The number of cryptocurrency app users in South Korea has increased 14 times in the last 11 weeks to approximately two million users, according to a recent analysis. Users spend an average of 26 minutes using them daily and the majority of users are in their 30s. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and … Read more

Markets Update: The Top 68 Cryptos Dive During the January Slump

Cryptocurrency markets are having a tough time during the third week of the new year as a vast majority of digital assets are down 20 percent or more. Currently, the BTC/USD global average is roughly $12,050 after touching a high of $14,300 just 24-hours prior. The sudden losses started taking place yesterday evening when bitcoin markets … Read more