CEO of defunct yield protocol says user deposits weren’t ‘principal protected’
The South Korean platform Delio collapsed last year due to counterparty exposure to Haru Invest, another South Korean crypto yield giant. Go to Source
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Korean Exchanges Set to Reevaluate Over 600 Listed Virtual Assets
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are set to reevaluate more than 600 digital assets, and those failing this process will ultimately be delisted. Once the process is completed, crypto exchanges will be required to conduct maintenance reviews quarterly. The reputation of the issuers and user protection tools are among the factors related to virtual assets that … Read more
Zksync’s ZK Token Debuts With $932M Valuation, South Korean Market Shows Strong Interest
Zksync’s token, known as ZK, is currently trading at a value 19% below its initial price of $0.321 during early morning sessions. The new cryptocurrency’s market valuation stands at $932.14 million, with each ZK token trading at $0.2575. This positions ZK among the top 100 largest market capitalizations, ranking at 90th. Notable exchanges listing ZK … Read more
New South Korean law requires exchanges to regularly review token listings
South Korea will implement the law on virtual asset user protection by July 19. Go to Source
CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs See Consistent Search Growth, Top Regions Include … Read more
US judge approves Terraform’s $4.5B settlement with SEC
A New York district court judge has rubber-stamped Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s nearly $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC. Go to Source
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July 19, 2024. FSC Issues New NFT Classification Guidelines On Monday, South Korea’s top … Read more
South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023. Go to Source
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand
After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds After Hitting Recent Low Recently, bitcoin (BTC) saw its infamous premium in South Korea drop below 1% after nearly hitting 10% in mid-April. Current data … Read more
Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among South Koreans. Available in sizes as small as 0.5 grams and priced at … Read more
