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Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright

CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.

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OKEX Korea Drops 5 Privacy Cryptocurrencies Citing FATF Rules

The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash.

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K-Pop Music Giant SM Entertainment Is Planning Its Own Cryptocurrency

The driving firm behind the K-pop movement, SM Entertainment, said it's planning to launch a cryptocurrency focused on engaging fans with artists.

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Just 1 in 4 Blockchain Businesses in Korea Generate Sales

Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales

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South Korea's Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange

The government may not allow the coin to trade on a domestic exchange so it will look to other countries.

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Korea's SFC Chair Nominee Intends to Maintain Go-Slow Approach to Crypto

Eun Sung-soo made reformist comments but he was still cautious about crypto and offered no boost to the sector.

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South Korea's BC Card Is Using KT's Blockchain for Rewards Settlement

The company says that the process has been made significantly more efficient.

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Hong Kong's HashKey Capital Invests in Terra's Mining Token

It is the eighth funding event in thirteen months using the mining token.

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Largest Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Drop Failing Coins

Bithumb will assemble a committee to periodically review its listed cryptocurrencies.

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Korean Banks Back $7.4 Million Funding Round for Blocko

Blocko, a blockchain firm working on enterprise applications of the tech, says it's raised $7.44 million from investors including Shinhan Bank.

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