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South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins
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8 May, 2026

South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins

South Koreans cut crypto holdings by half as investors shift to stocks and dollar-backed stablecoins amid market uncertainty.
Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake
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15 April, 2026

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake

Tether launches a self-custodial stablecoin wallet as Circle defends USDC freeze stance and the U.S. Fed questions claims of real-world...
Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto exchanges
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12 January, 2026

Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto exchanges

Local platforms like Indodax and Tokocrypto dominate the list, with Upbit and Luno being notable offshore platforms, as major global...
2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers
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31 December, 2025

2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers

2025 exposed a darker side of crypto crime, with unprecedented profits from hacks and a troubling shift toward physical threats...
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...