South Korea

Markets

Three South Korean banks are to be inspected over their compliance with new anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency exchange accounts.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 9, 2018

Tech

South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.

By David FloydApr 5, 2018

Markets

South Korea's first major blockchain conference saw discussion of the possibility of a central bank cryptocurrency Wednesday.

By Pete RizzoApr 5, 2018

Markets

While the crypto market has seen a major correction recently, Korean exchanges show future optimism and double down on self-regulation efforts.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 3, 2018

Markets

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

Markets

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly had its insurance claim denied months after it closed following a debilitating hack.

By Stan HigginsMar 29, 2018

Markets

Nearly a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s want to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a new poll conducted by Bank of Korea.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 28, 2018

Markets

South Korean internet giant Kakao has confirmed it is setting up a new blockchain subsidiary, but quashed rumors of a planned initial coin offering.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 27, 2018

Markets

Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 22, 2018

Markets

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 21, 2018