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The National Pension Service (NPS), a public pension in South Korea and one of the world’s largest pension funds, bought just over 280,000 shares of the global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in the third quarter of this year, an investment that has gained 39% in value since the purchase.The NPS acquired
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South Korean pension fund, National Pension Service (NPS), bought nearly $20 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares in the third quarter, local outlet News1 reported, citing the NPS’ latest stock holding report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Source
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The Democratic Party of Korea has introduced a policy requiring its candidates to disclose their crypto holdings ahead of the 2024 general elections, aiming to enhance transparency and address potential conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party of Korea, which has a majority in the National Assembly with 167 out of 300
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A recent report revealed that altcoin trading in the South Korean cryptocurrency market was high, in contrast to majors like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) where trading activity has declined in comparison. The number of South Korean investors was estimated to reach about six million in the first six months of
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South Korea’s digital asset market has seen remarkable growth in the first half of 2023, with its total market capitalization hitting $21.1 billion. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea revealed that the country’s crypto market cap witnessed a 46% increase compared to the previous half-year term, local media outlets
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Doosan Robotics had an impressive IPO with shares jumping more than 100%, making it South Korea’s biggest trading debut so far this year. Shares in South Korean collaborative robot (cobot) Doosan Robotics jumped significantly from their initial public offering (IPO) price upon their trading debut on Thursday. Doosan Robotics shares began
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“This partnership amalgamates the expertise of a reputable institution with the technological and philosophical foundations of Web3,” Simon Seojoon Kim, CEO & Managing Partner, Hashed, said in a release. “I am confident that this partnership will significantly nurture the growth of the Web3 ecosystem, extending its influence not only across
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NHN Corporation, a South Korean entertainment conglomerate with over US$2.4 billion in total assets, announced Friday that it has partnered with U.S.-based Mysten Labs, the developers of the Sui blockchain, to launch an on-chain game scheduled for 2024. The partnership arrives despite a ban in South Korea against all blockchain-related
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The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea has revealed that 70% of the country’s overseas assets are in cryptocurrency. According to an official statement, the country holds $98 million worth of crypto abroad, as reported by nearly 1,400 individuals and corporations. The NTS said that out of the 186.4 trillion won
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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) accounted for the largest share of South Korea’s reported overseas assets in the latest report by the country’s tax organization.South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) issued an official announcement on Sept. 20, stating that 1,432 individuals and corporations reported overseas accounts in cryptocurrency this year.The total
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