South Korea


Mercados

Bitcoin Drops 6% in Korea, Shrinking the 'Kimchi Premium'

Bitcoin lost ground after Upbit suspended KRW deposits and withdrawals.

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Mercados

Bitcoin Analysts Say 'Kimchi Premium' Isn't Distress Signal It Once Was

Bitcoin is drawing the highest "kimchi premium" in three years, indicating retail frenzy in South Korea.

The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.

Mercados

South Korean Prosecutors Sell (and Profit Off) Bitcoin Taken From Criminals

Prosecutors moved to liquidate the stolen goods on March 25 when the nation's law defining crypto as“virtual assets” went into effect.

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Mercados

Blockstack's STX Token Doubles in a Day, as South Korean Retail Traders Look at Altcoins

Blockstack's STX token is benefiting from altcoin season – and a listing on a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange.

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Regulación

S. Korea’s Crypto Rules Might Only Help the ‘Big 4’ Exchanges

South Korea may not be planning to ban cryptocurrencies, but its regulatory regime may only favor the biggest incumbents.

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Mercados

South Korea’s Largest Social Gaming App to Mint Low-Carbon NFTs for Millions of Users

NFTs have been a controversial topic of late due to their large carbon footprint caused by a proof-of-work consensus mechanism.

Enjin and GameTalkTalk are seeking to reduce environmental costs associated with the minting of NFTs.

Finanzas

Crypto Exchange OKEx Korea to Close as New AML Rules Come Into Force

An exchange spokesperson said the new anti-money laundering regime would make it too tough to continue operating.

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Mercados

Korean Government Approves Crypto AML Rule Set to Come Online Thursday

Crypto companies have until September to register with financial regulators.

The South Korean Financial Services Commission is extending a ban on short-selling after last week's GameStop share price pump.

Regulación

South Korea to Fine Crypto Exchanges That Fail to Tackle Illicit Activity

Penalties will apply if trading venues fail to follow three regulations, the Financial Services Commission said.

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