The Bank of Korea plans to select an operator to run a blockchain-based CBDC pilot next month that will test a digital won in various
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Woori becomes latest major Korean bank to announce crypto custody services
An increasing number of leading South Korean banks are establishing joint ventures with minor ownership to enter the crypto custody market while complying with local
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Get Paid for Excrement: This Eco-Friendly Toilet Pays You in Digital Currency
An eco-friendly toilet that pays people in digital currency for using it has been installed at a university in South Korea. The toilet is connected
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‘Poopcoin’: Korean professor uses bio-waste to mine crypto
Students in a South Korean college are earning crypto mined from the energy generated from their excrement.
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Korean investigation finds $1.48B in illegal overseas crypto transactions
More than 30 people are facing fines and prosecution in South Korea for allegedly contravening the country’s ban on overseas crypto transactions.
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Korean Banks Elevate Cybersecurity to Deal With Crypto-Related Risks
South Korean banks are taking steps to bring cybersecurity to a new level as they try to keep up with fintechs and address new threats
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