South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of
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South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023.
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Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand
After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin.
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Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores
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70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says
A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out
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South Korean Bitcoin Premium Rises to 2.23% Amid Market Volatility
This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South
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