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Democratic Party of Korea Pushes for Reconsideration of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The Democratic Party of Korea plans to request the Financial Services Commission to review its stance on the legal status of spot Bitcoin ETFs, following opposition to its previous statement.
Ethereum Developer Indicted for Blockchain and Crypto Expertise Sharing in North Korea
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice has enough evidence to move to trial against Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith after he allegedly aided in the circumvention of U.S. Sanctions that have been placed on the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea.
Ethereum Developer’s Trial for Attendance at North Korea Blockchain Conference Set for September 2021
Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US government of assisting North Korea in questionable affairs involving cryptocurrencies.
Bank of Korea Seeks a Consulting Partner to Accelerate CBDC Launch
The Bank of Korea (BoK) is in search of a consulting partner to help develop the architecture for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
South Korea Proposes 20% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency Commodities
South Korea’s parliament has put forward a bill that could see crypto profits taxed by up to 20% as members argue that cryptocurrencies are commodities.
Jury Trial will Decide if Ethereum Dev Nigel Griffith Helped North Korea Evade Sanctions
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US Department of Justice of aiding North Korea (DPRK) in evading sanctions and will now face trial by jury.
Communist Party of China: Members Can Show Allegiance Through Blockchain
The Communist Party of China is offering a new app, whereby members will be in a position to show their loyalty by noting down the reasons for joining. The answers will be stored on a perpetual distributed ledger.
UN Investigates North Korea on Cyberattacks Funding WMD
The U.N. experts are currently investigating 35 cases in 17 countries where North Koreas were using cyberattacks to raise money for the military objective.
The Story Behind Kakao and Klaytn's Blockchain Dominance in Korea
During Hong Kong Fintech Week 2019 held on Nov. 4-8, Zachary Keats, the Director of Corporate Development at Klaytn and Ground X, shared his insights on blockchain adoption initiatives in Korea. Kakao, a South Korean internet company offering a platform of services including messaging, cab-hailing, and payments, has developed Klaytn, the blockchain business arm of the company.
Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?
Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain Custodian shares with us the importance of independent third party custodian solutions. He identified three grey areas for assets under custody by the exchange and how Onchain Custodian identifies the custodial needs for crypto players and traditional financial giants!
Uruguay Digital Party Join Forces with Aeternity for Blockchain-Enabled Internal Voting
The Uruguay Digital Party has teamed up with Aeternity for blockchain-enabled internal voting. The resolution to use blockchain technology was prompted by the party's wish to propel Uruguayans’ influence in the voting process.
US Army Reveals That North Korea Has A Legion of 6,000 Hackers Working for the Nation
In a tactical report, the US Army unveiled that North Korea possessed government-based divisions assigned to cryptocurrency and crypto cybercrimes.
Blockchain-Based Driving Licenses in South Korea Hit One Million Drivers
Blockchain-powered driving licenses were made available as an option in South Korea in May.