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MARKETS

Bitcoin’s Kimchi Premium Bubble: Inflation, Deflation and Consequences

Lex Moskovski -
Bitcoin often trades at a premium in South Korea; what happens when this bullish spread quickly dissipates?
MARKETS

Bitcoin’s “Kimchi Premium” Hits 15 Percent

Ahyke Otutubuike -
The so-called “Kimchi premium,” or bitcoin price difference in South Korea, has hit 15 percent.
BUSINESS

India Lifts Crypto Ban, South Korea Imposes New Rules and the US Remains Stagnant

David Hollerith -
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.
CULTURE

Darknet Markets Can’t Live With — or Without — Bitcoin

David Hollerith -
Inside the darknet market seizure made possible by Bitcoin.
BUSINESS

South Korean Court Sets Compensation Precedent for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Jimmy Aki -
A recent ruling by a court in South Korea could see cryptocurrency exchanges held responsible for compensating hack victims.
MARKETS

Bithumb Announces Revamped Platform With New Fiat-to-Crypto Options

Jimmy Aki -
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has launched an upgraded version of its website and new options for cryptocurrency investment.
MARKETS

As Part of Larger Trends, South Korean Exchange Prixbit Closes

Jimmy Aki -
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Prixbit has notified users it has shut down, possibly due to larger factors affecting the country.
MARKETS

Crypto Exchange CGEX Will Shut Down in September

Jimmy Aki -
Coinone's Malta-based exchange will completely close down after a temporary suspension earlier this year.
CULTURE

UN Investigating North Korea’s Crypto Crimes

Jimmy Aki -
The United Nations has launched a probe into 35 cyber attacks linked to North Korea, including cryptocurrency exchange hacks and “cryptojacking.”
BUSINESS

South Korea Will Take a Direct Approach to Crypto Exchange Regulations

Jimmy Aki -
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit plans to institute direct regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges.
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