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Pionero en Asia: Las elecciones en Corea del Sur convirtieron a las Cripto en un gran problema, pero no hay garantía de que sigan su curso; las criptomonedas sufren una caída el fin de semana

Ambos candidatos hicieron de las Cripto un tema importante para atraer a los votantes más jóvenes, pero aún no está claro si el ganador, Yoon Suk-yeol, presentará una legislación que cumpla sus promesas; tanto Bitcoin como ether estaban en números rojos.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

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South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly Yoon Suk-Yeol as President

South Korea has now elected conservative Yoon Suk-Yeol as the next president, who campaigned on deregulating the country’s cryptocurrency industry. “The Hash” discusses the history of crypto in South Korea, which previously was subject to intense government scrutiny, and the possibility of Web 3 companies now creating operations in South Korea.

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Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises

EU says crypto included in sanctions against Russia and Belarus. WazirX CEO warns crypto tax to incur losses for Indian government. What can the crypto sector expect from Yoon Suk-Yeol’s presidency in South Korea?

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Korean Exchanges Block Russians; Crypto’s Role in Conflict

South Korea’s licensed crypto exchanges all block Russian accounts. Ukraine cancels planned airdrop with NFTs to be released instead. Russian sanctions hurting as citizens look for safe havens. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Ukraine Fundraising Gathers Pace; Korea’s Crypto Election?

Crypto support for Ukraine grows as Animoca halts Russian services. Super-rich Indians gaining crypto confidence. Could the age of South Korean crypto investors swing an election? Hacking group gives Nvidia an ultimatum. We’ll have more on those stories -- and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world -- in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Ukraine’s Crypto Demand Soars; Russian Sanctions Tighten

Putin’s attack triples Ukrainian crypto exchange trading volume. No sign yet of Russia using crypto to evade sanctions. South Korean businesses scramble to meet FATF travel rule. Why Australia’s desert might not be the ideal location for crypto mining.

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Korea’s KB Embraces Crypto; China’s NFT Fever

South Korea’s KB Asset Management plans crypto funds. NFTs hit resale market in China despite criticism over speculation. OpenSea investigates $1.7M phishing scam. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Binance Partners With YG Entertainment to Create Eco-Friendly NFTs

South Korea-based YG Entertainment, which manages notable K-pop groups like Blackpink and Big Bang, has announced a partnership with global crypto exchange Binance to create an eco-friendly ecosystem for NFTs. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for K-pop on the blockchain.

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Korea Crypto Survey, China Hunts CBDC Talent

South Korea to include virtual assets in household finance survey. China’s central bank on hunt for CBDC talent. Bitcoin takes a beating amid market uncertainty. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Russian Bank Calls for Crypto Ban, Korea’s Lofty Metaverse Goals

Russia’s central bank calls for crypto ban. Foxconn chair says 2022 is the first year of the metaverse for the company. South Korea aims to become top five metaverse leader by 2026. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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