South Korea’s Crypto Market Continues to Defy Global Trends With Premium Prices

South Korea's Crypto Market Continues to Defy Global Trends With Premium PricesMetrics reveal that cryptocurrency premiums in South Korea consistently outpace the global average. As of now, bitcoin exchanges hands at $69,245 per piece globally, while on the South Korean platform Upbit, it’s being traded at $73,513 each. Additionally, March witnessed a notable increase in Upbit’s trade volume, skyrocketing by 172.25% from February’s data. Ethereum, Solana, […]

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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 2-Year High, Surpassing Global Rates by $4K 

South Korea's Bitcoin Premium Hits 2-Year High, Surpassing Global Rates by $4K The latest data reveals that the premium on bitcoin in South Korea has escalated to its highest level in more than two years. At 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, the weighted global average price for bitcoin hovers between $66,800 and $67,000, whereas on the South Korean exchange Upbit, bitcoin’s price stands at $71,076 […]

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Report: Election Concerns Halt South Korea’s Crypto and ETF Regulation Ease

Report: Election Strategy Halts South Korea's Crypto and ETF Regulation EaseSouth Korea has delayed its efforts to relax its crypto regulations and the prohibition on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development follows closely behind the People Power Party’s contemplation of removing certain regulations and the ETF ban before the commencement of South Korea’s general election. South Korea Holds Back on Crypto Regulation and Reported […]

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Bitcoin’s Swift Climb Triggers Soaring Premium in South Korea During Worldwide Rally

Bitcoin's Swift Climb Triggers Soaring Premium in South Korea During Worldwide RallyOn Wednesday, bitcoin’s value ascended past the $60K threshold, peaking at a 24-hour high of $61,389 by 10:45 a.m. (ET). Concurrently, South Korea observed a pronounced premium over the international exchange rate, with local platforms such as Upbit and Bithumb displaying prices that are $2,251 higher. In a Worldwide Bitcoin Frenzy, South Korea and 30+ […]

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