Upbit flags IOST for caution ahead of layer-2 transition
Upbit has warned investors as IOST plans a layer-2 transition, with 21 billion new tokens and a tokenomics overhaul. Go to Source
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Corporate crypto investments in South Korea inch closer to approval
South Korean regulators reportedly continue to discuss the approval of corporate crypto trading amid the country’s ongoing leadership crisis. Go to Source
Do Kwon in US custody, South Korean president impeached: Law Decoded
Do Kwon, Terraform Labs co-founder, was extradited to the US by Montenegro, bypassing South Korea’s petition. Go to Source
Korea’s Jeju to issue NFT tourist cards to boost Gen Z visitors: Report
South Korea’s Jeju Island, a self-governing tourist hotspot, will reportedly trial NFT tourist cards in a bid to attract the country’s younger generation. Go to Source
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol after he refused three summons requests from investigators. Go to Source
Buterin adopts Moo Deng, Christmas wishes of a lost $773M BTC wallet — Finance Redefined
Howells told Cointelegraph about his legal battle to recover a lost $773 million Bitcoin hard drive, which he plans to use to finance blockchain innovation. Go to Source
Bitcoin’s Global Price Tug-of-War: US Discounts, South Korea Premiums Soar
On Friday, as the weekend looms, bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $96,751 per coin. Over at Coinbase, a curious twist has appeared over the past 11 days with a negative premium gap of $122, while South Korea is displaying a premium of 3.3% on bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Price Divide Prior to bitcoin reaching … Read more
South Korea Sees Crypto Boom: 30% of Population Now Owns Digital Assets
South Korea has seen a significant surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with the number of users jumping by 610,000 in November to reach 15.59 million. Trump Victory Sparks Renewed Interest in Crypto The number of cryptocurrency users in South Korea jumped by 610,000 in November, reaching 15.59 million by month’s end, according to data from the … Read more
Over 30% of South Koreans invest in crypto assets
South Korea’s crypto user base surged to 15.6 million in November, surpassing 30% of the population. Go to Source
Aptos co-founder and CEO Mo Shaikh steps down to ‘start new chapter’
Mo Shaikh, who co-founded the firm in 2021 alongside Avery Ching said he would stay on board at Aptos Labs as a strategic adviser. Go to Source
