South Korea

Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 2, 2017

South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.

Gaming firm Nexon has agreed to buy a majority stake in South Korea's Korbit cryptocurrency exchange for roughly $80 million.

By Daniel PalmerSep 26, 2017

South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.

By Pete RizzoSep 26, 2017

Actors tied to the isolated nation have been involved in attacks on crypto exchanges in South Korea, a prominent U.S.cybersecurity firm said.

By Stan HigginsSep 12, 2017

SBI Ripple Asia will reportedly start testing its blockchain-based funds-transfer system between Japanese and South Korean banks by the end of 2017.

The price of ethereum's ether token has risen sharply over the past 24 hours, reaching levels not seen for over two months.

Litecoin prices have surged over the past 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high following a month of sideways trading.

By Daniel PalmerAug 28, 2017

An electronics retail marketplace in South Korea has reportedly taken the unusual step of banning vendors from mining bitcoin or ether.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 7, 2017

Efforts to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in South Korea are moving forward with a proposed series of legislative amendments.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 2, 2017

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