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New Virtual Asset Protection Act Takes Effect in South Korea

South Korea’s Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users went into effect on July 19, 2024, aiming to protect users and ensure market stability. Initially revised in 2021 to…

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South Korea Launches Continuous Monitoring for Crypto Transactions

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will introduce a continuous monitoring system on July 19 to track suspicious cryptocurrency transactions. Developed with local digital asset exchanges, this system aligns with…

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Korean Exchanges Set to Reevaluate Over 600 Listed Virtual Assets

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are set to reevaluate more than 600 digital assets, and those failing this process will ultimately be delisted. Once the process is completed, crypto exchanges will…

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Zksync’s ZK Token Debuts With $932M Valuation, South Korean Market Shows Strong Interest

Zksync’s token, known as ZK, is currently trading at a value 19% below its initial price of $0.321 during early morning sessions. The new cryptocurrency’s market valuation stands at $932.14…

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CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows

Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score…

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South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations

South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines…

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Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand

After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds…

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Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines

Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district…

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70% of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail to Repay Customers After Closure, Regulator Says

A joint research effort by Korean regulators — the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — has revealed that seven out of 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in…

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