
South Korea
South Korea’s Coinbit seized over market manipulation claims
An analysis of transactions reportedly showed that Coinbit allegedly manipulated up to 99% of its total transaction volume.
Upbit becomes first exchange to gain 4 licenses in Thailand
The licenses will allow Upbit Thailand to offer services in four categories: digital token exchange, digital token broker, digital currency...
South Korean city to issue blockchain-based digital gift certificates
Seongnam city will issue gift certificates to its residents via the Chak mobile app, and residents will be able to...
South Korea’s largest bank to store and manage digital assets
Kookmin Bank’s move into digital currency custody comes at a time when regulators have progressively taken a positive approach towards...
South Korea police want to know: Who leaked digital currency tax bill?
Authorities are looking into the source of a leak that exposed South Korea government’s digital currency taxation plan.
Korean central bank launches blockchain and AI department
Bank of Korea is seeking to step up its digitalization efforts with the launch of a new department that will...