South Korea is shifting its stance on crypto, moving towards a more open approach by lifting its ban on institutional crypto trading.The Financial Services Commission
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Bitcoin’s Korean Curveball: A Significant BTC Price Premium Persists Since Late 2024
As the sun rises on Sunday, March 2, 2025, bitcoin lingered beneath the $90,000 threshold at $85,803 globally, yet South Korea’s markets defied the trend,
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Ripple’s President: South Korea Preparing for Institutional Crypto Boom
South Korea is preparing for a surge in institutional cryptocurrency adoption, with Ripple expanding its footprint through a partnership with BDACS. “South Korea is gearing
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BDACS Partners With Ripple to Boost Institutional Crypto Custody in South Korea
BDACS, South Korea’s first regulated custodian for institutional digital assets, unveiled a strategic alliance with blockchain firm Ripple on Feb. 26, 2025, designed to broaden
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Murder in Korea: Chinese National Killed While Trading Cryptocurrency
A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with
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Korea’s Crypto Leap: FSC to Permit Institutional Investors to Open Virtual Asset Trading Accounts in H2
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks
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