Cryptocurrency

Montenegro orders extradition of Terraform lab co-founder Do Kwon to United States

Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Bozovic has ordered the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, also wanted by Korea, to the United States, the ministry said Friday.

Dec 28, 2024By Reuters

Montenegro orders extradition of Terraform lab co-founder Do Kwon to United States

30% of Koreans now invest in crypto, fueled by US presidential election

The U.S. presidential election sparked a dramatic surge in the number of investors in Korea's cryptocurrency market, surpassing 15 million for the first time, according to data, Wednesday.

Dec 25, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

30% of Koreans now invest in crypto, fueled by US presidential election

S. Korea, US conducting joint research to block NK cryptocurrency heists

South Korea and the United States are conducting joint research to strengthen protection against cryptocurrency heist attempts amid growing concerns of such attacks by North Korea-linked hackers, officials said Sunday.

Dec 22, 2024By Yonhap

S. Korea, US conducting joint research to block NK cryptocurrency heists

NK responsible for 61% of global cryptocurrency heists: Chainalysis

Hackers affiliated with North Korea stole a record $1.34 billion from cryptocurrency platforms across 47 incidents this year, according to blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis, Friday. This amount accounts for 61 percent of the total stolen funds so far this year.

Dec 20, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

NK responsible for 61% of global cryptocurrency heists: Chainalysis

National Bitcoin strategies to shape global competition by 2025: Korbit

The United States is moving to designate Bitcoin as a strategic asset, raising expectations that this could intensify competition among nations, according to Korbit Research Center, Thursday.

Dec 19, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

National Bitcoin strategies to shape global competition by 2025: Korbit

Koreans drive Ripple rally

Ripple (XRP) continues its upward streak, bucking the slower growth seen in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Recent analysis reveals that Korean investors are fueling the payments-focused cryptocurrency's rally.

Dec 3, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

Trump policies cast doubt on Asian stocks, but opportunities remain: Robeco

Opposition party agrees on delay of crypto tax

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) agreed on Sunday to delay the controversial crypto tax for two years following investor backlash.

Dec 1, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

Opposition party agrees on delay of crypto tax

Is Bitcoin at its lowest or is bull run over?

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, which was nearing the $100,000 milestone, continued its downward trajectory and now shows signs of potentially dropping below the $90,000 mark.

Nov 27, 2024By Jun Ji-hye

Is Bitcoin at its lowest or is bull run over?

Gangnam residents most active in coin investments

Gangnam residents most active in coin investments

Contrary to the popular belief that cryptocurrency investors are mostly young people without a stable income, residents of southern Seoul's affluent Gangnam District and people with stable government jobs are most interested in the virtual currency, data showed.

Nov 27, 2024By Yoon Ja-young