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South Korea Cuts Out Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Considerations: Report

The IMF emphasizes the importance of prudently managing liquidity, market, and credit risks — criteria that bitcoin, with its erratic nature, does not satisfy.

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Bitcoin's ‘Kimchi Premium’ Jumps to 10%, Worrying Sign for BTC in Short-Term

Trading volumes on Korean exchanges Bithumb and Upbit have dropped significantly in the past week, indicating a drop in retail trading activity.

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Bitcoin Trading on Korean Exchanges at Steepest Discount Since October 2023

Bitcoin is trading on Korean exchanges at the steepest discount since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant. The analytics firm’s Bitcoin Korea premium index, which measures the price gap between Korean and offshore exchanges, slid to negative -0.55, a sign that bitcoin has fallen out of favor in the country. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

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Are Traders Positioning for Higher Prices?

10x Research founder Markus Thielen discusses the recent shift in the derivatives market, noting higher implied volatility for calls over puts. Plus, insights on higher trading volumes in Korea and the upcoming trial of the central bank's digital currency. 

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Markus Thielen on the Election's Impact on Bitcoin

10x Research founder Markus Thielen explains why the election does not matter too much for the digital assets market and why bitcoin would benefit regardless of who wins the race.

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80% of Meme Coin Performance Occurs During Asia Trading Hours: 10x Research Founder

10x Research founder Markus Thielen weighs in on the correlation between Korea's political developments and the recent meme coin rally. 80% of meme coin's performance "occurs during Asia hours and Asia hours is really driven by Korean traders," Thielen said.

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Policy

Governador do Banco da Coreia vê a introdução do CBDC como um caso de “urgência:” relatório

O uso generalizado e a instabilidade frequente dos Stablecoins podem reduzir a eficácia das políticas monetárias do banco central, disse Rhee Chang-yong.

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Tinitingnan ng Gobernador ng Bank of Korea ang CBDC Introduction bilang Kaso para sa 'Urhensiya:' Ulat

Ang malawakang paggamit ng Stablecoins at madalas na kawalang-tatag ay maaaring mabawasan ang bisa ng mga patakaran sa pananalapi ng sentral na bangko, sinabi ni Rhee Chang-yong.

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Il governatore della Banca di Corea considera l'introduzione della CBDC un motivo di "urgenza": rapporto

L’utilizzo diffuso delle stablecoin e la frequente instabilità potrebbero ridurre l’efficacia delle politiche monetarie delle banche centrali, ha affermato Rhee Chang-yong.

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Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report

Stablecoins' widespread usage and frequent instability could reduce the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said.

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