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Analysis
2022 in Forex: Retail Traders More Active despite Lower Deposits
Key operational metrics finished the year lower.
The average number of transactions grew.
Friday, 10/03/2023 | 13:51 GMT
by
Sylwester Majewski
CryptoCurrency
Binance Nears Acquisition of Korean Crypto Exchange Gopax: Report
The exchange intends to acquire Gopax CEO Lee Jun-Haeng's 41.2% majority shares.
Binance recently acquired a Japanese crypto exchange.
Monday, 02/01/2023 | 18:07 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Analysis
Analysis: Forex Traders from South Korea Top the Rankings
First time deposits rebound from the lows.
Chinese traders are less active than usual.
Tuesday, 20/12/2022 | 16:23 GMT
by
Sylwester Majewski
News
Binance and the City of Busan Partner to Boost Blockchain Adoption
The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Korean city.
Binance will support blockchain-related research and investment in Busan.
Friday, 26/08/2022 | 08:07 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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News
Crypto.com Boosts Global Presence, Secures Registration in South Korea
The company has secured virtual asset service provider registration in the country.
Crypto.com aims to become an industry leader in regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
Monday, 08/08/2022 | 07:55 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Institutional FX
South Korean Banks See Record Jump in Daily FX Turnover during Q2
The average figure came in at $65.59 billion for the reported period.
The daily average turnover of FX spots touched $25.05 billion.
Monday, 25/07/2022 | 07:37 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Analysis
Analysis: February Ends Three Month Slide With Record FX Deposits
Chinese traders demoted to second most active
Net Deposits to forex rise for the third consecutive month
Thursday, 12/05/2022 | 12:12 GMT
by
Sylwester Majewski
Brokers
Hana Financial Purchases 35% Stake in BIDV Securities
BIDV Securities is a Vietnam-based brokerage.
The deal makes Hana Financial one of the biggest shareholders of BIDV Securities.
Monday, 25/04/2022 | 08:01 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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News
Western Union Partners with Travel Wallet for Expansion in South Korea
Travel Wallet is a prominent fintech company in the region.
The users of Travel Wallet in South Korea now have the option to send money through WU.
Wednesday, 16/02/2022 | 07:46 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Payments
Worldline Expands Its Services in South Korea
The company announced the expansion to address the specific needs of businesses in South Korea.
Tuesday, 30/11/2021 | 09:04 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Analysis
Analysis: Retail FX Traders from South Korea Surprisingly Active
Investors kept funding their FX accounts in August
Wednesday, 13/10/2021 | 10:19 GMT
by
Sylwester Majewski
News
Unregulated Crypto-Related Foreign Currency Transfers in Korea Are Rising
During the first 8 months of 2021, Korea saw over $676 million worth of unregulated FX transfers involving cryptocurrencies.
Tuesday, 12/10/2021 | 11:51 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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News
Bitcoin Price Looks Bullish as "Kimchi Premium" Surges to 11%
During BTC's parabolic run in 2017, the Kimchi premium surged as high as 20%. Is history repeating itself?
Monday, 05/04/2021 | 07:08 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
Exchanges
Eurex Expands Partnership with Korea Exchange
Both exchanges have expanded the list of products available through their joint link.
Monday, 15/03/2021 | 13:08 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
News
South Korea Plans to Implement 20% Tax on Cryptocurrency Profits in 2023
The Government is planning a 20% tax on cryptocurrency investors making an annual income of more than 2.5 million Won.
Friday, 08/01/2021 | 13:04 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Exchanges
Binance Korea to Close Operations Next Month
The crypto exchange serving Korean clients announced today that it has decided to close its operations due to low usage.
Thursday, 24/12/2020 | 11:27 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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Regulation
South Korea to Unveil Rules of Cryptocurrency Taxation in July
The South Korean government was said to be considering imposing a 20 percent tax on crypto income.
Wednesday, 17/06/2020 | 15:19 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
News
A Wave of Blockchain-Based Unlisted Stock Platforms is Hitting Korea
The unlisted stock trading platforms could act as a bolster to South Korea's startup ecosystem.
Monday, 11/05/2020 | 07:27 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
News
Korean Presidential Commission Recommends Allowing BTC Derivatives
The Commission said that the creation of derivatives could lead to the institutionalization of cryptocurrencies.
Monday, 06/01/2020 | 08:37 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
Regulation
Bank of Korea Has No Plans for a Central Bank Cryptocurrency
BOK said giving the public direct access to a cryptocurrency could reduce commercial banks’ deposits and reserves.
Wednesday, 25/12/2019 | 14:21 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
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News
Wide Blue Ocean: Why APAC is Leading the Blockchain Industry
In the face of a number of hacks and regulatory changes, the APAC region has been charging ahead in blockchain and crypto.
Friday, 01/11/2019 | 07:06 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
Exchanges
OKEx South Korea to Delist Five Privacy Coins
The exchange will be removing support for the coins as they “violate regulatory laws”.
Monday, 16/09/2019 | 08:57 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Thought Leaders
Adenasoft Completes Pre-IPO Investment Worth $33m
The landmark deal put the valuation on Adenasoft at over $125m.
Thursday, 05/09/2019 | 11:49 GMT
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Kakao Eying to List Klay Token on a Chinese Exchange
The company is expected to launch its Klip wallet later this year.
Tuesday, 03/09/2019 | 06:21 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
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Analysis
Stater Closes Down, Why Bitcoin SV Is Surging: Editor’s Pick
Catch up on the most interesting stories in the FX and crypto industries this past week.
Sunday, 09/06/2019 | 12:44 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
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