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’ …
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 […]
South African Crypto Premium Surge After Kraken Abruptly Starts Blocking Deposits by Local Residents
The premium on crypto assets listed on South African exchanges briefly surged to 3.5% after Kraken’s abruptly started blocking deposits from users based in the African country. Some South African crypto experts have linked Kraken’s decision to the Financial Action Task Force’s recent addition of the African country to its greylist. Impact of the …
Mysterious Crypto Trader Burns Over $4.6 Million in Ethereum and Premium NFTs
In the latest wave of onchain mystery, enthusiasts of the crypto world have been abuzz with talks about an enigmatic address that has been annihilating millions of dollars in crypto assets, as well as blue chip non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Specifically, on July 26, 2023, this very wallet sent 2,500 ether, valued at over $ …