South Korea

After South Korea declared a ban on cryptocurrencies earlier this year, the country's top investors are now seeking to learn more about cryptocurrencies from Goldman Sachs.

After a month-long block on new user registration, South Korean exchange Bithumb is finally poised to restart. Local news sources claim that Bithumb will sign a new contract with Nonghyup…

South Korea is turning its attention towards the field of cryptocurrencies, allocating a budget of one trillion won (estimated to be $880 million) for the blockchain technology, AI, and the…

Within the South Korean government, the National Statistical Office, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Communication have been working to produce a …

A national banking federation representing South Korea’s commercial banks will launch customer ID verification powered by blockchain technology in July.

Myunghun Cha, CEO and founder of Coinone, as well as 20 high-end traders, will be sent to prosecution for margin trading.

The 33 year old criminal was arrested in 2014 and sentenced to 18 months in prison, along with a penalty fine of 696 million won ($644,000).

LG Corporation, a South Korean electronics company famous for smartphones, TV and home appliances, has launched a blockchain service "Monachain" through its IT services branch, LG CNS.

South Korea, through its Central Bank is in plans to roll out a campaign that will see the country go cash-free by 2020, thanks to cryptocurrency and blockchain. The government has been…

Cryptocurrency mining chips have "high electricity consumption and high heat discharge" which increases the likelihood of fire, as reported by South Korea's news outlet Kyunghyang.

The ban on ICOs in South Korea could be lifted in the coming months, but new conditions must be met.

Bithumb, one of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is launching the "Touch B" brand for installing kiosks in cafes, restaurants and other small eateries.

For government officials in South Korea, any activity or involvement in the crypto space will come at a high price or even in terms of disciplinary measures, as the government reportedly…

South Korea will allow and encourage banks to make normal transactions with cryptocurrency exchanges, using a real-name trading system.

Figures reported by Yonhap news today, indicated that crypto exchanges in South Korea generated a staggering revenue of $648 million in 2017. Not only does this show the power of South Korea…