Upbit

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...
South Korea imposes new supervisory fees on top exchanges
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10 August, 2024

South Korea imposes new supervisory fees on top exchanges

Upbit is expected to cough out the largest amount at nearly $103,000 in the Financial Services Commission’s new and unexpected...
Bithumb eyes IPO in 2025 amid regulatory hurdles
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18 November, 2023

Bithumb eyes IPO in 2025 amid regulatory hurdles

Bithumb is reshaping its position as a digital currency exchange with plans to go public in South Korea in 2025,...