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Japan-Korea Stablecoin Plans Advance Through JPYC ITCEN
JPYC and ITCEN launch joint research to shape future yen and won stablecoin systems. The project tracks discussions on Korea’s…
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VivoPower Plans $300M Ripple Labs Share Vehicle in South Korea
VivoPower plans a $300M vehicle to acquire private Ripple Labs shares in South Korea. The vehicle targets $300 million in…
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South Korea Misses Deadline for Stablecoin Regulation Bill
South Korea’s FSC missed a Stablecoin bill deadline, exposing deep regulatory divisions. Lawmakers clash with the central bank over a…
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South Africa Sees No Immediate Need for Retail CBDC
South Africa delays retail CBDC plans as it strengthens payments and navigates global shifts. The central bank redirects energy toward…
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KakaoBank Advances Plans for a KRW-Backed Stablecoin
KakaoBank launches an active KRW stablecoin build with hiring and infrastructure planning. Kakao develops the KRW token while Naver explores…
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Korea’s FIU Advances Enforcement Actions on Major Exchanges
South Korea prepares new sanctions as regulators target crypto exchanges over AML failures. FIU advances cases in inspection order, with…
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KOSPI Reaches Record High While Crypto Trading Sees Major Drop
The KOSPI index rose nearly 98 percent from 2023 lows, showing strong equity demand. Crypto trading in South Korea declined…
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Kaia Chair Challenges South Korea’s Bank-First Plan
Dr. Sangmin Seo says South Korea’s bank-first stablecoin model lacks a logical basis. The Bank of Korea insists banks are…
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South Korea’s FIU Reopens Door for Binance’s Comeback: Report
FIU restarts Binance–Gopax review, signalling possible re-entry into South Korea. Binance cleared major U.S. legal cases, renewing regulator confidence in…
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Korea’s Naver to Absorb Upbit, Plans Stablecoin Launch
Naver’s stock rose over 7% after reports of its acquisition of Upbit operator Dunamu. The deal positions Naver Pay and…
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Accountant Arrested in South Korea Over $350K Crypto Loss
A church accountant embezzled 480M won in donations between July 2024 and August 2025. Funds meant for cathedral construction were…
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Story (IP) Hits $14.92 Amid Rally, Overbought Signals Emerge
Story IP rallied 65% in a week to reach $14.92, marking a new record high for the token. RSI of…
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