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Bithumb and Coinone delisted AI16Z at 6:00 a.m. UTC on February 9, 2025 after the project failed to disclose protocol and tokenomics changes. What holders need to know and next steps.
Bithumb announced Brevis (BREV) listing for direct trading against the Korean won starting January 7, 2025. Read what the protocol does and what this listing means for Korean investors.
South Korea permits issuance of KRW-backed stablecoins initially by bank-led consortia holding over 50% shares, aiming for launch by late 2025 or early 2026.
Bithumb found approximately $201.8M on 2.6 million inactive accounts and started a recovery campaign; some assets have surged in value multiple times over.
Coinone announced support for APENFT’s rebrand to AINFT on March 15, 2025, will apply technical updates and keeps the trading ticker 'NFT'. What holders should know.
South Korean exchange Bithumb found about 291.6 billion won (~$201.8M) in 2.6 million inactive accounts and launches a campaign to notify and help clients regain access.
South Korea's FIU fined crypto exchange Korbit $1.9M for multiple AML and KYC breaches; personal sanctions imposed on senior management amid Mirae Asset acquisition talks.
Coinbase and BC Card have launched a USDC-based payment pilot in South Korea. Learn about the project, USDC benefits, and what it means for miners in Russia.
South Korea's FIU fined Korbit $2M for around 22,000 compliance breaches, including missing risk assessments, unregistered provider deals, and disciplinary actions against executives.
South Korea's Supreme Court sentenced a crypto exchange employee to 4 years for selling secrets to North Korea for BTC. Blockchain analysis helped uncover the $487K scheme.
Coinone placed Trust Wallet Token (TWT) on a delisting watchlist on December 29, 2024; deposits suspend at 07:00 UTC on December 30. Read the criteria, timeline and next steps.
Tiger Research reports $115.3B outflow of crypto capital from South Korea in 2024 to foreign exchanges. Explore causes, balloon effect risks, and regulatory recommendations.
In 2025, Upbit added 54 new assets but only one Korean 'Kimchi coin'. We analyze the reasons, impacts, and advice for miners in this shifting market.
Bithumb will delist BOA at 6:00 UTC on January 30, 2026. Learn the reasons, risks for holders, and essential steps to take before trading ends.
South Korea’s won-pegged stablecoin legislation has been pushed into 2026 after disagreements among agencies over bank-led issuance and regulatory structure.
Mirae Asset is negotiating to buy 92% of South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for 140 billion won, marking its first entry into the crypto business.
Mirae Asset Consulting is negotiating to buy Korean crypto exchange Korbit for 100–140 billion won ($70–100M). Key details on owners, licenses, and Korbit's market position.
South Korea's draft Digital Asset Basic Act would reopen domestic ICOs after a seven-year ban with mandatory disclosures and require stablecoin issuers to localize; proposals could take effect as early as 2025.
South Korean authorities stopped a plot to buy Tether using 400 million won in counterfeit 50,000‑won notes near Cheonan‑Asan Station; suspects were referred to prosecutors.
South Korea's FSC proposed the Digital Financial Security Act after the Upbit hack (44.5 billion won / $32.2M). Overview of planned security measures, entities covered and next steps.