South Korea

Markets

New bitcoin advocacy centres in South Korea and Japan aim to enlighten both enthusiasts and the general public about the digital currency.

By Jon SouthurstJan 13, 2015

Markets

Bitcoin left its mark during panels at the World Knowledge Forum and Korea University's Bitcoin Expo in Seoul.

By Jon SouthurstOct 20, 2014

Finance

Korean bitcoin startup Devign Lab has received a $200k seed round investment from VC firm K Cube Ventures.

By Joon Ian WongOct 9, 2014

Markets

South Korea's Coinplug has secured a $2.5m funding round from mainly local investors, and is targeting young online shoppers.

By Jon SouthurstOct 8, 2014

Markets

Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.

By Jon SouthurstAug 26, 2014

Markets

South Korea's Coinplug has launched the country's first mobile apps for iOS, including both merchant and consumer tools.

By Jon SouthurstAug 13, 2014

Markets

One of Korea's 'big three' online payment processors allows bitcoin as an option for over 10,000 websites internationally.

By Jon SouthurstJul 2, 2014

Markets

The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.

By Jon SouthurstJun 7, 2014

Markets

The Principles of Winklevoss Capital will participate on a bitcoin-specific panel in Seoul on 14th May.

By Jon SouthurstApr 28, 2014

Markets

The bitcoin multi-services company will use the new funds to hire more engineers and expand into new markets.

By Jon SouthurstApr 3, 2014