The science and tech ministry of the South Korean government is going to run a study on blockchain regulations, looking at improvements needed for broader adopt...
South Korea News
South Korea is an important segment of the cryptocurrency market, with a lot of cryptocurrency investments, technological developments and large cryptocurrency exchanges established in the country. South Koreans are famous for have a high percentage of cryptocurrency enthusiasts within the population, but the South Korean government is not so keen on cryptocurrencies. The latest South Korea cryptocurrency news concerns a police investigation into Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange that had a massive effect on markets on the 11th of May. South Korean cryptocurrency regulations are pretty tough. ICOs are banned and local cryptocurrency exchanges are being shut down or else have found themselves under increased supervision. The South Korean government is concerned about money laundering, tax evasion and excessive speculations. It is a prospective that foresees the continued actions of lawmakers to push forward with new restrictions.
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The mayor of Seoul claimed that Seoul authorities plan to use blockchain in the integrated authentication system for citizen cards.
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Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change signed an MoU with blockchain firm W-Foundation.
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A major crypto exchange in South Korea has shut down, showing the intensity of the brutal 16-month bear market that caused a wide range of issues for crypto bus...
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Dunamu gave funding to 26 blockchain startups as part of a multi-year investment roadmap.
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Budget smartphones released by South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung will reportedly feature crypto and blockchain features.
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An HTC executive confirmed the company’s desire to promote crypto-to-crypto trading without the need for a third party.
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The development was revealed during president and CEO Hong Yuan Zhen’s keynote speech at Samsung’s Real 2019 event.
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The South Korean financial regulator authorized nine companies, some of which use blockchain, to operate in the sandbox.
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Japan and South Korea took the remaining spots in the top three countries, still far behind the U.S.
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South Korean electronics giant Samsung might become the next multinational conglomerate to issue its own cryptocurrency token.
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A blockchain-powered platform aiming to deliver a fairer deal for creators is broadening the choice of music, illustrations and webtoons available to fans.
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Plans are afoot to give Disney a major say in the fate of Bitstamp and Korbit platforms in future.
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The electronics giant is still ironing out the intended use cases and structure of its likely ETH-based offering, an anonymous source says.
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