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Bank of Korea Looks For Tech Providers to Jointly Work On Central Bank Digital Currency

South Korea’s central bank is reportedly making progress with its national digital currency plans, with its latest initiative to search for a tech partner to jointly work on a pilot platform for the...

| May 25, 2021 11:41

Bank of Korea Rolled Out Book Dedicated to CBDC Usefulness And Issuance

The Bank of Korea reportedly published a new book focusing on the legal concerns from the possible issuance of a CBDC, following its revelation of carrying out trials for its distribution in 2021. ...

| Feb 15, 2021 14:39

Hanwha to Finalize the Acquisition Of $52M Stake In Crypto Exchange Upbit’s Parent Firm

South Korea-based corporation Hanwha Group is reportedly planning to finalize the acquisition of a stake in the parent firm of top-tier local crypto exchange platform Upbit. Specifically, Hanwha...

| Feb 12, 2021 02:01

South Korean Telecom Giant Released Blockchain Tool For Storing Governmental Certificates

The telecom heavyweight from South Korea – SK Telecom – has reportedly disclosed details of an issuance initiative for its first digital wallet, dedicated to blockchain-based digital...

| Oct 23, 2020 05:24

South Korean Authority to Roll Out Blockchain-based Voting Solution to The Housing Sector

The blockchain trend across South Korea has reportedly set foot in the housing industry, with a $1.27 million fund dedicated by the authorities to a blockchain-powered platform, focusing primarily on...

| Sep 18, 2020 16:13

Pilot Project Makes Crypto Payment Available to South Korean Beach Visitors

The Haeundae Beach System in Busan is reportedly an initiative developed to make crypto payment methods available to beach visitors in the summer. Specifically, a pilot project conducted by...

| Aug 19, 2020 01:44

Hyundai Submitted Three Trademark Registration to Reinforce the Blockchain Ecosystem

Hyundai is reportedly going to release a blockchain ecosystem, via its European subsidiary Hdac, with its IT-focused division Hyundai BS&C, following its registration of three business trademarks...

| Jun 27, 2020 14:48

South Korea-based ICON Rolled Out Blockchain Transmission Protocol

ICON (ICX) – major South Korea-based blockchain project – has reportedly rolled out its Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP) on May 28. Specifically, the protocol is reportedly...

| May 30, 2020 17:18

South Korea to Build Blockchain-based Management and Verification Tool for Autonomous Vehicles

The government of South Korea’s planned city Sejong has reportedly disclosed details of a new blockchain-powered tool for self-driving vehicles digital identities safekeeping and verification. ...

| May 10, 2020 20:10

Interpol Partnered With South Korean Firm to Track Crypto-related Activities On Dark Webs

The Interpol has reportedly forged an alliance with the South Korea-based data intelligence firm – to perform analysis on activities going on in the dark web, focusing on crypto. Specifically,...

| Mar 23, 2020 16:20