South Korea joins global crackdown on Telegram, cites deepfakes
South Korea has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions, launching a probe against Telegram over illicit content dissemination. Go to Source
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Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade
Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade using the rupiah and won. This initiative aims to reduce exchange rate risk and improve transaction efficiency by facilitating direct currency transactions between the two nations, bypassing the need for … Read more
South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Persists Amid Market Volatility
Despite recent turbulence in the crypto market, bitcoin’s price continues to carry a premium in South Korea. As of 4 p.m. EDT, bitcoin is trading at $59,002 per unit, but in South Korea, the exchange rate hits $59,900, reflecting a 1.52% premium. Despite First Negative Dip Since Oct. 2023, South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Continues Interestingly, … Read more
Chiliz blockchain and ‘Google of South Korea’ partner on crypto wallet
South Korean internet search giant Naver is launching a non-custodial crypto wallet, adding the Chiliz blockchain as its first. Go to Source
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s CEO Stabbed During Fraud Trial The CEO … Read more
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand. Go to Source
South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks
Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase. Go to Source
World’s 3rd largest public pension fund buys $34M MicroStrategy shares
South Korea’s public pension fund has just upped its crypto exposure further, buying tens of thousands of shares in MicroStrategy. Go to Source
Montenegrin court delays Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea
The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States. Go to Source
Bitcoin Premium Climbs to 6% in South Korea Amid Market Turbulence
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:11 p.m. EDT, bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar stood at $54,709 per unit, reflecting a 3.41% decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Concurrently, in South Korea, the price of bitcoin was $57,027 per coin, representing a 4.23% premium. According to data from cryptoquant.com, the South Korean premium has seen an … Read more