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The Bank of Korea has stated it has not considered adding bitcoin ( BTC) to its foreign exchange reserves, emphasizing the need for extreme caution on this matter. Volatility: Crypto’s Achilles Heel The South Korean central bank has stated that it has not explored adding bitcoin ( BTC) to the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Responding … Read more
South Korea’s CBDC pilot will involve seven major banks issuing deposit tokens, enabling 100,000 participants to make digital payments at top retailers like 7-Eleven, Hyundai Home Shopping, and Kyobo Bookstore. South Korea’s CBDC Pilot to Test Deposit Tokens in Real-World Transactions South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is gearing up to launch … Read more
South Korea’s central bank has ruled out adding bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing extreme price volatility and failure to meet liquidity and investment-grade standards. This stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s March 6 executive order promoting bitcoin stockpiling. The Bank of Korea, responding to a query from Rep. Cha Gyu-geun, emphasized that reserves … Read more
South Korea is shifting its stance on crypto, moving towards a more open approach by lifting its ban on institutional crypto trading.The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will release crypto investment guidelines, with staggered timelines for different participants. This move aims to develop the crypto market while ensuring user protection. The guidelines will include best practices … Read more
As the sun rises on Sunday, March 2, 2025, bitcoin lingered beneath the $90,000 threshold at $85,803 globally, yet South Korea’s markets defied the trend, with BTC commanding a 2.18% premium to reach $87,673—a resilient divergence in an otherwise tempestuous climate. Three Months, One Trend: South Korea’s Bitcoin Valuation Outpaces Global Markets Bitcoin has navigated … Read more
South Korea is preparing for a surge in institutional cryptocurrency adoption, with Ripple expanding its footprint through a partnership with BDACS. “South Korea is gearing up for a wave of institutional crypto adoption,” said Monica Long, Ripple’s president, emphasizing the growing need for secure, enterprise-grade custody solutions. BDACS will implement Ripple Custody to provide a … Read more
BDACS, South Korea’s first regulated custodian for institutional digital assets, unveiled a strategic alliance with blockchain firm Ripple on Feb. 26, 2025, designed to broaden safeguarded custody offerings for XRP, RLUSD, and related cryptocurrencies. Ripple, BDACS Forge Strategic Alliance According to Ripple’s announcement, the partnership mirrors the nation’s methodical regulatory blueprint for institutional digital asset … Read more
A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder case. The killer also stole nearly $59,000 from the victim. Chinese National Murdered While Trading Cryptocurrency in Korea Wrench attacks are rising in the cryptocurrency space. Local reports … Read more
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks of Institutional Participation South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual asset trading accounts starting in the second half of the year, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) … Read more
As bitcoin maintains its orbit just north of $97,000 globally, South Korea’s digital currency enthusiasts are navigating a stratospheric valuation of $101,479 per unit—a celestial discrepancy rooted in local dynamics. South Korea’s Crypto Fever Sparks Ongoing Bitcoin Price Premium This persistent premium, documented by cryptoquant.com since mid-January, reflects a dual-engine mechanism unique to the nation. … Read more