
South Korea
South Korea issues digital IDs secured by blockchain
South Koreans aged 17 or older can store their digital IDs on their smartphones for the first time in a...
South Korean exchanges fear sanctions due to Upbit clampdown
Smaller exchanges fear they will face stricter sanctions as Upbit, the largest operator, faces withdrawal limitations and tough fines to...
South Korea not ready to allow firms to hold digital assets
South Korea’s FSC was to allow corporates to invest in digital assets, but it now says it needs more time;...
Asia tops digital currency adoption; Thailand seizes BTC miners
A report has placed Asia as the leading continent for global digital currency adoption; meanwhile, Thai police have confirmed the...
Jeju bets on NFTs for tourism boom; PUBG creator eyes metaverse
South Korea's Jeju Island is looking to launch an NFT-based card for tourists in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile,...
South Korea explores ‘crypto’ spot ETFs, security token sales
Elsewhere, Morgan Stanley is weighing adding digital assets to its E*Trade online brokerage in anticipation of an investor rush as...