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South Korea Dismisses Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has dismissed the possibility of establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, citing concerns over price volatility and risks. This comes...
South Korean Pension Fund Buys $34 Million in MicroStrategy Shares
South Korea's National Pension Service bought $34 million of MicroStrategy stock, gaining indirect exposure to Bitcoin. The pension fund joins others using MicroStrategy as a proxy for Bitcoin investing.
Largest South Korean Parties Promise Bitcoin ETFs Before Election
With South Korean elections mere weeks away, both contenders have pledged to approve a Bitcoin ETF. Slight additional policy differences distinguish the two options.
Pro-Bitcoin And Crypto Politician Yoon Suk-yeol Elected To Be Next President Of South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol won the closest South Korean election in history with promises to deregulate bitcoin and crypto while easing tax burdens.
KB Bank to Launch South Korea’s First Bitcoin, Crypto Fund
KB Asset Management to utilize AI-based investment strategy research along with an outsourced chief investment officer to launch digital asset products.
It’s Time For South Korea To Embrace Bitcoin, Says KRX Chairman
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Korea Exchange Chairman Son Byung-doo said the country needs to study embracing bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin’s Kimchi Premium Bubble: Inflation, Deflation and Consequences
Bitcoin often trades at a premium in South Korea; what happens when this bullish spread quickly dissipates?
Bitcoin’s “Kimchi Premium” Hits 15 Percent
The so-called “Kimchi premium,” or bitcoin price difference in South Korea, has hit 15 percent.
India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant
With India reversing a ban on cryptocurrency and South Korea imposing new rules on exchanges, the lack of forceful regulation from the U.S. is a loss.
Darknet Markets Can’t Live With — or Without — Bitcoin
Inside the darknet market seizure made possible by Bitcoin.