South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023. Go to Source
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Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand
After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds After Hitting Recent Low Recently, bitcoin (BTC) saw its infamous premium in South Korea drop below 1% after nearly hitting 10% in mid-April. Current data … Read more
Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among South Koreans. Available in sizes as small as 0.5 grams and priced at … Read more
70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says
A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out of 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea failed to fully return investors’ money after ceasing operations. “And even if they did, just one or two employees were tasked with giving … Read more
South Korean Bitcoin Premium Rises to 2.23% Amid Market Volatility
This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South Korea has significantly increased. Having fallen below the 1% range, the premium on South Korean exchanges has now climbed to 2.23%. Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Grows Bitcoin (BTC) saw … Read more
Montenegro Court Blocks Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea
A Montenegro appeals court has reversed an order to extradite Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon is wanted for his alleged role in the company’s collapse, which caused a $40 billion loss and impacted global crypto markets. Both South Korea and the U.S. have sought his extradition on fraud … Read more
South Korea’s Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally
South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premium is in a similar range. South Korea’s Crypto Premiums Slides When BTC reached its all-time high in March, the leading … Read more
Korean university launches metaverse with private student access
The school’s metaverse was built by LG Uplus to cater to tech-savvy college students. Go to Source
House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision. Go to Source
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms, … Read more
