South Korea

South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules

South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.

By Yogita KhatriJan 31, 2019

Four major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have partnered on an initiative to combat potential money laundering and protect users.

By Yogita KhatriJan 28, 2019

Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.

By Daniel PalmerJan 21, 2019

Only seven out of 21 South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges inspected got a full pass in a recent government security audit.

By Yogita KhatriJan 10, 2019

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange after a user sued the firm over a $355,000 hack.

By Daniel PalmerDec 26, 2018

How a South Korean governor is moving fast on blockchain, despite a slow national legislature.

By Won Hee-ryongDec 25, 2018

Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.

By Yogita KhatriDec 21, 2018

Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain's potential to bring new efficiencies to port logistics.

By Yogita KhatriDec 18, 2018

South Korea's National Election Commission says it is building a blockchain-based voting platform to be trialed in December.

By Yogita KhatriNov 28, 2018

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