Parataxis Holdings to Go Public With Plans to Raise $640M for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Institutional digital asset management platform Parataxis Holdings has struck a business combination deal with a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Silverbox (NYSE: SBXD) to create a new entity, also named Parataxis. The new firm aims to raise up to $640 million to establish a bitcoin ( BTC) treasury once the deal is … Read more

XRP Ramps up in Korea as BDACS Taps Into Top Regulated Exchanges

XRP strengthens its foothold in South Korea as BDACS enables institutional custody and compliant exchange access, accelerating adoption amid rising demand for regulated crypto infrastructure. XRP Lights up Korea’s Crypto Scene as BDACS Bridges Institutions and Regulations Ripple shared on social media platform X on Aug. 5 that digital asset custody firm BDACS has added … Read more

Bitcoin’s South Korean Price Gap Tightens to a Sliver After Weeks of Discount

Nine days ago, bitcoin was selling at its steepest discount of the year in South Korea. While the discount hasn’t disappeared, the price gap has been shrinking ever since. Korean Bitcoin Market Seems to Be Recovering From Deepest Discount of the Year Bitcoin (BTC) usually fetches a premium in South Korea, but that trend flipped … Read more

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the … Read more

South Korea’s Bitcoin Price Slips 2%: BTC Trades at Deepest Discount of 2025

While bitcoin has hovered between $117,502 and $118,781 over the past 24 hours, prices in South Korea are trailing behind the global average. Data reveals that bitcoin has been trading at a discount in the country for 12 consecutive days. Korean Bitcoin Market Enters Discount Mode There’s usually a gap between South Korean prices and … Read more

Crypto Grows Up: Koreans Shift From Speculation to Strategy

Korean virtual asset investors show a clear preference for Bitcoin ( BTC) as a primary holding, gradually diversifying into altcoins and stablecoins as they gain experience, according to a new study. Crypto Investors Typically Hold Two Coins A new study from the Hana Financial Research Institute highlights a significant trend among Korean virtual asset investors: … Read more

Korean Central Bank Advocates Measured Stablecoin Approach

South Korea’s central bank is advocating for a phased introduction of won-denominated stablecoins, initially prioritizing regulated commercial banks for their issuance. Stablecoins Could Significantly Influence Korean Monetary Policy South Korea’s central bank is advocating for a phased introduction of won-denominated stablecoins, prioritizing rigorously regulated commercial banks for initial issuance. According to Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy … Read more

South Korea Moves Toward Spot Crypto ETF Approval in 2025

South Korea’s financial regulator has submitted a roadmap outlining plans to approve spot crypto ETFs and a Korean won-based stablecoin market, signaling a major shift in the nation’s digital asset policies by late 2025. FSC Files Roadmap for Spot Crypto ETFs, Eyes Domestic Stablecoin Market South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has taken a key … Read more

South Korea’s Won Storms Crypto in 2025 With $663B in Trades—Second Only to the Greenback

Data from Kaiko Research reveals that South Korea’s won ranks as the second most heavily used fiat currency in crypto trading, just behind the U.S. dollar. Since the beginning of 2025, KRW-denominated trades have clocked in at a staggering $663 billion. South Korea Flexes Crypto Muscle—Only the U.S. Dollar Does More Volume South Korea remains … Read more

Bitcoin to Solana: Crypto Prices Stay High Above Global Averages in South Korea

Since late May—spanning the past 17 days—the price gap for bitcoin in South Korea has climbed, topping a 3% difference by month’s end. As of Sunday, June 8, bitcoin is trading in the country at more than $1,500 above the worldwide average. Crypto Prices Break Away in South Korea, Sparking Premium Frenzy Bitcoin is currently … Read more

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