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Payments

SBI Reveals Joint Blockchain Remittance Venture With South Korean Startup

Wolfie ZhaoJul 31, 2017

South Korean bitcoin exchange Coinplug has announed a new joint remittance venture with the fintech subsidiary of Japan-based investment group SBI.

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Korea’s Central Bank Considers ‘Supernode’ for Blockchain Oversight

Michael del CastilloDec 28, 2016

The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.

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Major Korean Banks Back Bitcoin Startup Coinplug’s $6.4 Million Round

Richard MeyerOct 25, 2019

South Korean bitcoin exchange and wallet startup Coinplug has raised $6.4 million from venture arms of major local financial institutions. 

South Korea

Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service

Stan HigginsOct 17, 2016

South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

Circle

Korean Bank Partners With Bitcoin Startup Circle

Stan HigginsJul 27, 2016

One of South Korea’s largest banks has inked an agreement with the best funded startup working in the bitcoin space. KB Kookmin announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with bitcoin payments startup Circle, as well as local startup Coinplug, today. Coinplug, which is based in South Korea, was previously revealed to be working with […]

Blockchain Technology

One of South Korea’s Biggest Banks is Developing Blockchain Remittances

Daniel PalmerFeb 12, 2016

South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank is developing a blockchain remittance solution with the aim of ushering in "safer and faster" foreign exchange services.

Venture Capital

Bitcoin Company Coinplug Raises $5 Million in Funding

Yessi Bello PerezOct 2, 2015

South Korean bitcoin services company Coinplug has closed a $5m Series B funding round.

Exchanges

Coinplug Wins $45,000 Prize for Blockchain ID Service

Jon SouthurstJun 25, 2015

Korea's Coinplug has won a mainstream fintech award for its blockchain-based user authentication system, one that offers significant benefits.

ATMs

Coinplug Enables Bitcoin Buying at Over 7,000 Regular ATMs

Jon SouthurstMar 3, 2015

South Korea's Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through a network of over 7,000 traditional ATMs across the country.

Gift Cards

Coinplug to Roll Out World’s Biggest Convenience Store Bitcoin Scheme

Jon SouthurstJan 15, 2015

South Korean firm Coinplug is selling physical bitcoin cards at 8,000 7-Eleven stores, with plans to expand to 24,000 stores nationwide soon.

Asia

Coinplug’s $2.5 Million Funding Round Reveals Bitcoin Growth in Korea

Jon SouthurstOct 8, 2014

South Korea's Coinplug has secured a $2.5m funding round from mainly local investors, and is targeting young online shoppers.

Coinplug

Bitcoin APIs Address Shortcomings that Should Not Exist

Nermin HajdarbegovicSep 21, 2014

Development of comprehensive and free bitcoin APIs is one of the latest trends to emerge in the cryptocurrency industry.

Asia

Coinplug Launches iOS Bitcoin Apps for South Korea

Jon SouthurstAug 13, 2014

South Korea's Coinplug has launched the country's first mobile apps for iOS, including both merchant and consumer tools.

South Korea

Koreans Have Thousands of New Online Bitcoin Opportunities Thanks to Galaxia

Jon SouthurstJul 2, 2014

One of Korea's 'big three' online payment processors allows bitcoin as an option for over 10,000 websites internationally.

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