Cryptocurrency Analysis and News Portal
“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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
The attack on crypto exchange CoinEx which drained at least $55 million was carried out by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus, according to blockchain security firm SlowMist and on-chain investigator ZachXBT. The hacker group was identified after they mistakenly connected their address to the recent Stake and Optimism hacks. It
Read More
The Lazarus Group, also known as APT38, has been linked to hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen crypto with attacks on companies, exchanges, DeFi protocols and bridges. It’s a massive operation that U.S. authorities and even the United Nations claim funds North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Source
Read More
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied South Korea is getting ready to upgrade its cybersecurity to stop North Korean cyberattacks, especially those involving cryptocurrencies. Local reports indicate that high-ranking government officials view crypto as a crucial facilitator of Pyongyang’s illicit weapons programs, highlighting
Read More
South Korean tech company Naver Corp has unveiled its answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT — named CLOVA X — its newest generative AI chatbot which is aimed at Korean-language users. On Aug. 24, South Korean news outlet Yonhap reported that Naver released its upgraded hyperscale artificial intelligence model HyperCLOVA X.HyperCLOVA X is
Read More
Three members of the United States Senate have reportedly sent a letter to the White House and Treasury Department in an effort to crack down on North Korea using cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear program and evade sanctions.According to an Aug. 4 report in the Wall Street Journal, Senators Elizabeth
Read More
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied NongHyup Bank revealed that the leading banks in South Korea, including Industrial Bank of Korea, Shinhan Bank, and Woori Bank, have joined its consortium for security token offerings. The consortium has also witnessed the participation of other
Read More