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Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
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Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
According to Kaiko data, Upbit has been the dominant player in the South Korean crypto markets since 2021 with an average market share of 82%. Since exchanges started promotin...
Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 17, 2024 at 4:47 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
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What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee breaks down the state of crypto in Asia. He focuses on the impact of South Korea's latest election on digital assets....
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 12, 2024 at 5:07 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2024
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Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
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Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst, Sean Lee, weighs in on the possibility of spot bitcoin and ether ETF applications in Hong Kong, as Bloomberg reported that in...
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 12, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2024
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What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
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What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
Sean Lee, Chief APAC Analyst at Crypto Council for Innovation, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the significance of South Korea's latest election for...
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 12, 2024 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2024
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South Korea’s April 10 Election: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe
In South Korea’s election, voters casting their ballot based on crypto policies could be decisive given the predictions of a tight election.
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By Amitoj Singh
Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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Trading Volume on South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Crashes 75%
Upbit's 24-hour crypto trading volume stood at $3.79 billion at press time, down 75% from the high of $15 billion on March 5, CoinGecko data show.
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By Omkar Godbole
Apr 1, 2024 at 11:38 a.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2024
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Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
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Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a new report from JPMorgan that says bitcoin still look...
Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 22, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2024
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Bitcoin Surge Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Exceed the Stock Market in South Korea
The KOSPI trading volume totaled a record 11.4794 trillion won on Mar. 8, compared to nearly 12 trillion won on local crypto exchanges on Sunday.
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By Shaurya Malwa
Mar 11, 2024 at 9:08 a.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2024
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'Kimchi Premium' Reaches Two-Year High
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'Kimchi Premium' Reaches Two-Year High
"Kimchi premium" refers to the difference in bitcoin prices on Korean exchanges compared to global exchanges – and bitcoin is currently trading at a 10% premium in South Korea...
'Kimchi Premium' Reaches Two-Year High
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 7, 2024 at 5:48 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2024
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Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV. (CoinDesk)
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Do Kwon to Be Extradited to South Korea After March 23, Lawyer Says
A Montenegrin high court on Thursday approved Kwon's extradition to the Asian nation to face criminal charges over the collapse of Terra.
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV. (CoinDesk)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 7, 2024 at 2:52 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2024
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