Category: South Korean Exchanges

South Korean Banking Association Concerned Over Surge Of The Altcoin Trading Frenzy

A banking association in South Korea recently added weight to regulatory discussions across the country, raising concerns about the high altcoin trading volume. The Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) requested…

South Koreans File Online Petitions Seeking To Remove A Chief Regulator After Harsh Crypto Comments

As the South Korean government keeps strengthening the harsh rhetoric against cryptocurrencies, citizens have become increasingly angry due to the recent words from regulatory authorities. Over the weekend, petitions started…

South Korea’s Bitcoin ‘Kimchi Premium’ Reappears, Korbit And Bithumb Exchange Volumes Spike

During the first week of April, South Korea’s ‘kimchi premium’ on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges had jumped over 18%, but then leveled off, equalizing with global exchange rates over the last…

South Korean Government Seeks To Regulate International Remittances Related To Crypto ‘Kimchi Premium’

The famous gap in cryptocurrency prices in South Korean crypto exchanges and overseas ones known as “kimchi premium” raises some concerns among the nation’s government. The latest reports suggest that…

South Korean Government Announces Crackdown On Illicit Crypto-Related Transactions In An ‘Overheated Market’

Adding to the South Korean cryptocurrency industry’s stricter regulations, the central government is focusing on the “crackdown” of illegal crypto transactions. A meeting over the week held with high-ranked politicians…

South Korea’s Kimchi Premium Returns: BTC And ETH Prices Jump 18% Higher Than The Global Average

While a great number of spot exchanges have seen consistent prices in a few select areas in the world, bitcoin is selling for a premium. That’s the case in South…