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KakaoBank prepares for Korean won stablecoin amid Upbit acquisition
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5 December, 2025

KakaoBank prepares for Korean won stablecoin amid Upbit acquisition

KakaoBank plans to launch a won-backed stablecoin to enhance its services, while Naver Financial moves to acquire Upbit in a...
N. Korea’s Lazarus Group suspected to be behind $30M Upbit hack
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4 December, 2025

N. Korea’s Lazarus Group suspected to be behind $30M Upbit hack

The Korea Times reported that authorities plan to investigate Upbit, under suspicion that the Lazarus Group was behind the November...
China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
South Korea gives nod to ‘crypto’; Upbit faces hefty fines
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25 February, 2025

South Korea gives nod to ‘crypto’; Upbit faces hefty fines

Institutional investors can start cashing digital assets out in H1 and access all the other services in H2 as FSC...
South Korean exchanges fear sanctions due to Upbit clampdown
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24 January, 2025

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...
Upbit’s license renewal in limbo; Hong Kong tightens VASP rules
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22 November, 2024

Upbit’s license renewal in limbo; Hong Kong tightens VASP rules

South Korea is uncertain whether Upbit will have its license renewed due to possible KYC breaches; elsewhere, Hong Kong advises...
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