South Korean investigators revealed that the 2019 Upbit cryptocurrency heist, which resulted in the theft of $50 million worth of ETH, was carried out by North Korean hacking groups Lazarus and Andariel, linked to the Reconnaissance General Bureau, which happens to be DPRK’s premiere intelligence organization. Upbit, one of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, first reported the attack exactly five years ago. During the incident, 342,000 ETH, worth around $147 per ether,...
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Read More »Upbit Dominates South Korea’s Crypto Market, Ranking Top 5 Globally: Report
Upbit, a cryptocurrency platform based in South Korea, is responsible for over 80% of the country’s trading activity and has become among the world’s leading five exchanges in terms of trading volume. According to a Bloomberg report, Upbit’s customers were responsible for nearly a fifth of the total deposits from its major banking partners last year. Upbit’s Dominance Sparks Concerns Upbit’s dominance has drawn criticism and concerns, particularly as South Korea moves to...
Read More »South Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election
CoinspeakerSouth Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election South Korea's upcoming election sees cryptocurrency's rising influence as parties propose contrasting policies, sparking debates over taxation and regulation. South Korean Political Parties Vie for Crypto Investor Support Ahead of General Election
Read More »Bithumb Rockets to All-Time High in Korea: Claims 72% Market Share Over Upbit
South Korea’s crypto landscape was dominated by Upbit for the longest time. However, there seems to be a shift underway as Bithumb gains momentum, gradually capturing Upbit’s market dominance. The latest development surfaces amid intensifying crypto trading activity in South Korea, particularly with the surge in Bitcoin trading. Bithumb’s Market Share Peaks at 72% Crypto trading activity in South Korea has seen a notable increase, particularly in light of the broader market...
Read More »Bithumb Aims for Groundbreaking Kosdaq IPO in 2025
In tandem with the IPO preparations, Bithumb has initiated efforts to improve its corporate structure. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, is reportedly gearing up for a groundbreaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s equivalent of the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC). Bithumb IPO: An Ambitious Move A recent report from local news outlet Edaily indicates that Bithumb is setting its sights on becoming the first digital asset company to go...
Read More »UPbit Receives Preliminary Greenlight From Singaporean Authorities
In spite of previous high-profile disappointments tied to the crypto industry, such as 3AC and the ill-fated investment into FTX, the Singaporean government has been approving quite a few crypto platforms during the past weeks. The latest to get the preliminary nod is the South Korean giant – UPbit. Spree Of Approvals Ripple, Coinbase, and smaller players such as Sygnum and GSR have all been awarded an MPI (Major Payment Institute) license by the Singaporean government...
Read More »Upbit Resumes APT Token Deposits and Withdrawals Following Scam Airdrop
Though Upbit quickly moved to halt deposits and withdrawals, that decision came after the fake APT token had already made its way into 400,000 Aptos wallets. Upbit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, has resumed withdrawals and deposits of the Aptos (APT) token. This follows an earlier decision by the exchange to freeze deposits shortly after noticing what was an unusual amount of deposit attempts. According to a Sunday statement, Upbit’s system mistook a newly created...
Read More »Upbit Suspends CRV Trading after Curve Finance Exploit
CoinspeakerUpbit Suspends CRV Trading after Curve Finance Exploit Upbit noted that CRV has experienced increased volatility. Upbit Suspends CRV Trading after Curve Finance Exploit
Read More »Bitcoin Cash Surges to Over 1-Year High amid Rising Trading Volume in South Korea
Since BCH became one of the four cryptocurrencies traded on EDX, its price has continued to rise. In the last 24 hours, the crypto has spiked more than 30%, reaching $325 for the first time since April 2022. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is experiencing a major increase in price and trading volume due to different reasons. One of the significant factors that have been said to affect its price is that Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Citadel-backed EDX Markets introduced BCH as part of the assets...
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