According to the online media, Business Korea, the National Assembly of South Korea has proposed to allow initial coin offerings (ICOs), a popular fundraising scheme that gained popularity in 2017-2018. … [Read more...] about National Assembly of South Korea suggests making ICOs legal again
Crypto news in brief (March 12, 2018): Binance, SEC, China, South Korea, MoneroV
Binance adds new coin for trading. SEC tightens rules for local crypto exchanges. Hackers try to breach Binance. The Netherlands finance minister proposes international cryptocurrency control. China develops national cryptocurrency. Monero hard fork is delayed until end of April. South Korea considers lifting ICO ban … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 12, 2018): Binance, SEC, China, South Korea, MoneroV
Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
South Korean government officials are banned from trading or holding cryptocurrencies. Far Earstern Air will accept payments in cryptocurrencies. A consortium of Japanesse banks will release a blockchain-based payment application MoneyTap. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
South Korea will not interfere in crypto markets until thorough review of the industry
South Korea will not interfere in cryptocurrency markets until thorough review of the industry. … [Read more...] about South Korea will not interfere in crypto markets until thorough review of the industry
Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
LINE, a messaging app, enters cryptocurrency market. Samsung to produce cryptocurrency mining hardware. US financial regulator subpoenas Bitfinex and Tether. South Korea doesn't intend to shut down cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
Nordea forbids employees from investing in cryptocurrencies. Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer comes to Europe. South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
Petition against South Korean government’s attempts to ban cryptocurrencies reaches 200,000+ signatures
A threat of crackdown on cryptocurrency trading has prompted thousands of South Korea citizens to sign a petition demanding the government to stop regulating cryptocurrencies, about the same time as South Korean officials discussed possible ban of cryptocurrency exchanges. … [Read more...] about Petition against South Korean government’s attempts to ban cryptocurrencies reaches 200,000+ signatures
South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
According to a recent survey, South Korea is the most advanced country in terms of cryptocurrency awareness and adoption among its citizens. But the local financial regulator has moved to prohibit ICOs and bitcoin futures trading. … [Read more...] about South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens