South Korea

S. Korea’s pension services target blockchain for $890B fund
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23 April, 2025

S. Korea’s pension services target blockchain for $890B fund

In other news, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology is launching a digital innovation portal as part of the country's...
Pakistan turns to BTC mining with excess electricity
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23 April, 2025

Pakistan turns to BTC mining with excess electricity

The Pakistan Crypto Council is leading the initiative, which will leverage excess power amid an economic crisis that has drastically...
Kyrgyzstan supercharges Middle Corridor’s digitalization
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7 April, 2025

Kyrgyzstan supercharges Middle Corridor’s digitalization

Kyrgyzstan leads the digitalization of the Middle Corridor to enhance sea trade; meanwhile, South Korea concludes the nationwide rollout of...
South Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges
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1 April, 2025

South Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges

South Korea’s financial watchdog says a number of offshore exchanges have been flouting regulations and is exploring Internet blocks and...
South Korea prepares for CBDC pilot, digital transformation
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28 March, 2025

South Korea prepares for CBDC pilot, digital transformation

South Korea commits to staying competitive in digitalization, with the BOK planning a CBDC pilot and the FSS looking at...
Bank of Korea rejects BTC reserve, announces CBDC tests
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20 March, 2025

Bank of Korea rejects BTC reserve, announces CBDC tests

The BOK revealed that it will launch an experiment for its retail CBDC starting April, but it won't be jumping...
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