Based on recent data, the surge of bitcoin beyond the $ 41,000 mark has triggered a significant increase in trading activity originating from South Korea. Alongside this heightened volume, bitcoin is currently commanding a $ 1,500 premium on major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, including Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, and Coinone. South Korea’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ …
Do Kwon Faces Extradition Dilemma: Montenegro’s Justice Minister to Decide Between US and South Korea
In a decision by the Podgorica High Court, ex-Terraform Labs chief executive Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) is set to be extradited following his four-month incarceration in Montenegro for fabricating travel papers. The extradition bids originate from both the United States and South Korea, with the final determination of Kwon’s destination resting in the hands […]
Solana Soars 19% Amid Market Consolidation, Commands Notable ‘Kimchi Premium’ in South Korea
Bitcoin and ethereum have remained stable on Wednesday, showing little change in their values recently. In contrast, solana (SOL) experienced a notable surge, climbing over 19% against the U.S. dollar, moving from a low of $ 52.92 to a peak of $ 63.32. Despite a minor decrease following its rise into the $ …
Bitcoin Skyrockets, Yet South Korea Experiences a ‘Kimchi Discount’ Instead of the Usual Premium
Bitcoin has soared, doubling its value since the start of the year. Yet, intriguingly, the famed “Kimchi premium” in South Korea remains absent in this current surge of bullish activity. This is a notable deviation from previous bull markets, where the phenomenon was prominently observed. In fact, this time around, BTC prices in South Korea […]
Bank of Korea and BIS Prepare Wholesale CBDC Pilot
The Bank of Korea and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have announced a new pilot that will test the functionality of a Korean wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC), which will serve as a tool for banks to settle interbank transactions and issue CBDC-backed digital currencies that can be fractionally backed depending on the […]