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South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Integrates Chainalysis Reactor Amid Government’s New Regulations
Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis has announced that Bithumb, a leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has deployed its investigation software Chainalysis ...

The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) wants to regulate the cryptocurrency sector directly
As crypto regulators across the globe rush to impose recommendations brought forth by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), for ...

South Korean Card Company Patents Novel Blockchain-based Credit Payments System
Leading South Korean credit card company Shinhan Card, an affiliate of Shinhan Financial Group has launched a self-described “world-first” blockchain ...

Seoul Ministry of Transportation Awards Graph Blockchain Contract to Create a Blockchain Network to Store its Traffic Data
As part of its smart city initiative, the Ministry of transportation in Seoul South Korea has awarded Graph Blockchain firm ...

South Korean Agency Responsible For Military Acquisitions Launches a Pilot Program Based On Blockchain
South Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has just rolled out a trial blockchain solution to help in managing its ...

South Korea begins to invest in blockchain developments
In the Asian continent, the positions regarding blockchain technology and cryptography have been particularly strong. From permissive official positions like ...

South Korea will not change its mind about ICOs
South Korea remains firm in its negative stance towards allowing Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) in the national territory.

The Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is close to being legalized in South Korea
Initial Coin Offering (ICO) has continued to prove a viable alternative to traditional startup fundraising methods as recent events in ...

South Korean Government Interested in the Growth of Blockchain Industry
The South Korean government has expressed determination to support the local blockchain industry according to a report by Business Korea.

ICON and Korea’s largest telecommunications conglomerate to bring blockchain technology to 35 million users
Over half of South Korea’s population is bound to have active exposure to blockchain technology following a partnership formed between ...