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App Maker Kakao Begins Beta Testing New Cryptocurrency Exchange

South Korean fintech firm Dunamu has launched open beta services for its new cryptocurrency exchange platform Upbit.

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Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.

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South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban

South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.

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Gaming Firm to Buy $80 Million Stake in Korean Bitcoin Exchange Korbit

Gaming firm Nexon has agreed to buy a majority stake in South Korea's Korbit cryptocurrency exchange for roughly $80 million.

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Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea

South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.

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North Korea Is Targeting South Korea's Bitcoin Exchanges, Report Claims

Actors tied to the isolated nation have been involved in attacks on crypto exchanges in South Korea, a prominent U.S.cybersecurity firm said.

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SBI Ripple Asia to Test Blockchain Bank Transfers Between Japan and South Korea

SBI Ripple Asia will reportedly start testing its blockchain-based funds-transfer system between Japanese and South Korean banks by the end of 2017.

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Ether Prices Surge Above $360 to Hit Two-Month High

The price of ethereum's ether token has risen sharply over the past 24 hours, reaching levels not seen for over two months.

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Litecoin Price Surges to New All-Time High Over $60

Litecoin prices have surged over the past 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high following a month of sideways trading.

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Shopping Mall Bans Bitcoin and Ether Mining as Merchants Run Up Bills

An electronics retail marketplace in South Korea has reportedly taken the unusual step of banning vendors from mining bitcoin or ether.

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