regulation·4d ago
South Korea Proposes Tougher Cybersecurity Rules After Bank and Crypto Attacks
A government review flagged security deficiencies at 130 financial firms, prompting a proposed overhaul of cybersecurity assessments.
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regulation·21d ago
South Korea reviews crypto market-making rules after JPYC peg spike on Upbit
Regulators are reconsidering restrictions on crypto market making after the Japanese yen stablecoin JPYC traded at four times its peg on Upbit this month.
technology·49d ago
South Korea Plans Free AI Access for Citizens via State-Backed Chips
South Korea will offer free AI access to all citizens, with three consortia running the service on state-supplied Nvidia B200 chips.
regulation·92d ago
South Korea Investigated 40 Crypto Manipulation Cases in 2 Years
Financial Services Commission reveals 40 cases of digital asset manipulation in two years under new law.
technology·95d ago
ZachXBT Criticizes Hardware Wallets as 'Complete Garbage'; Bitcoin Holds Near $65K
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT calls hardware wallets 'complete garbage' while Bitcoin steadies near $65,000 following South Korea's rate hike.
markets·97d ago
Upbit Trading Volume Surges 1,437% as South Korean Stocks Slide
Upbit's 24-hour trading volume skyrocketed 1,437% as the KOSPI index fell amid a regional equity selloff.
technology·112d ago
South Korea’s $518B AI Chip Investment Draws Capital Away From Crypto
Samsung and SK Hynix accelerate chip plant construction to meet AI demand, highlighting a broader capital shift from crypto to AI.
markets·118d ago
KOSPI Plunges 8%, Circuit Breakers Triggered as US Tech Selloff Ripples Through Asia
South Korea's KOSPI fell 8% on Monday, triggering circuit breakers amid a broad selloff of Asian tech stocks.
regulation·131d ago
Chainalysis Partners with South Korean Police to Combat Crypto Crime
South Korea's national police force will use Chainalysis tools to tackle crypto-related crimes, including state-linked threats from North Korea and retail scams.
markets·133d ago
Bitcoin Rebounds to $63,000 in Oversold Relief Rally
BTC recovers to $63,000 as analysts cite oversold conditions; South Korea's KOSPI slump has limited impact.