NongHyup Bank revealed that the leading banks in South Korea, including Industrial Bank of Korea, Shinhan Bank, and Woori Bank, have joined its consortium for security token offerings. The consortium has also witnessed the participation of other financial technology companies such as Funble,...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied South Korean authorities are investigating the whereabouts of about $29 million worth of cryptocurrencies allegedly moved from a crypto wallet controlled by Do Kwon’s Luna Foundation Guard (LFG). Kwon...
The chief prosecutor in South Korea, leading the case against Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon, indicated that he might face multiple terms in his home country and the United States. Kwon was recently granted a bail petition by a judge in Montenegro, allowing...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied South Korea plans to implement a system that allows real-time monitoring of wallet addresses and freezing funds on crypto exchanges and Binance, among others. A meeting will be held...
In a startling turn of events, a former executive at Coinone, one of South Korea’s top cryptocurrency exchanges, has received bribes for listing specific cryptocurrencies on the platform. The accused executive, Jeon, allegedly received around 2 billion Korean won (approximately $1.5 million) between...
In a unanimous decision, South Korean lawmakers have passed a new bill mandating public officials and candidates to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings starting in 2024. The legislation, reported by local news outlet Chosun-Ilbo, not only demands transparency but also imposes restrictions on the...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied An alliance comprising five major crypto exchanges has removed warnings placed on KAVA and WAVES, stating that the reasons for the warnings have been resolved. Deposits to resume for...
Four employees of South Korean crypto exchange Coinone have been indicted for allegedly employing illegal methods to amass profits exceeding 2.98 billion Korean won ($2.26 million) during coin listings from multiple projects. The information was reported by local news outlet The JoongAng on...
This week, a judge adjudicating the ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) versus Ripple, the blockchain company, issued a landmark ruling. At the same time, Ripple announced crucial strategic expansions. Also, the number of staked ethereum (ETH) rose to record highs. Meanwhile, crypto...
Prosecutors conducted a raid on two prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding independent lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk’s digital assets. The team of investigators from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office seized transaction records...