south korea

South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.

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South Korea’s Naver to Buy Poshmark in Bid to Boost eCommerce
South Korea’s Naver to Buy Poshmark in Bid to Boost eCommerce
October 03, 2022  |  Acquisitions

New and used apparel and home goods reseller market Poshmark said it is being acquired by South Korea’s Naver Corp., the companies announced Monday (Oct....

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Alipay+ Enables 4 Asian Digital Wallets in South Korea
Alipay+ Enables 4 Asian Digital Wallets in South Korea
September 26, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Digital payments platform Alipay+ has partnered with Asian mobile payment providers to enable the use of four digital wallets in South Korea.  With these integrations...

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Today in Crypto: PGA Inks Partnership With Tom Brady’s NFT Marketplace Autograph
Today in Crypto: PGA Inks Partnership With Tom Brady’s NFT Marketplace Autograph
September 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrencies slid Monday, bitcoin hit a three-month low, Bloomberg wrote. The sentiment took a hit because of a spate of financial tightening that will...

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Could Earn $1.2B From Higher Interest, Analyst Says
Today in Crypto: Coinbase Could Earn $1.2B From Higher Interest, Analyst Says
September 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Celsius, the cryptocurrency lender that filed in July to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, on September 16 asked a court for...

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Crypto Regulation Weekly: Exchanges Face Anti-Fraud Questions; Japan Loosens Crypto Rules as Singapore’s Tighten
Crypto Regulation Weekly: Exchanges Face Anti-Fraud Questions; Japan Loosens Crypto Rules as Singapore’s Tighten
August 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Five large cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance.US, Coinbase, FTX, Kraken, and KuCoin, have been asked to explain the steps they are taking to protect customers from consumer...

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A Primer on Asia-Pacific Stablecoin Regulations
A Primer on Asia-Pacific Stablecoin Regulations
August 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin regulations vary widely in the Asia-Pacific region, ranging from Japan’s requirement that they get issued by banks to Thailand’s outright ban on crypto payments...

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An Insider’s View of S. Korea’s $92B eCommerce Market
An Insider’s View of S. Korea’s $92B eCommerce Market
August 19, 2022  |  Cross Border Commerce

  South Korea is a titan in the world economy, exploring the cutting edge of technology, finance, automotive and retail through household brands like Samsung,...

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Today in Crypto: S. Korea Financial Watchdog Eye Fast-Tracking Crypto Laws; DOJ Seeks More Oversight of Celsius’ Bankruptcy Plans
Today in Crypto: S. Korea Financial Watchdog Eye Fast-Tracking Crypto Laws; DOJ Seeks More Oversight...
August 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The South Korean finance watchdog is looking at fast-tracking a review of proposals for new crypto laws, a Coindesk report said. The task force plans...

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S Korea Arrests 3 in $3.4B Crypto Trading Scheme
S Korea Arrests 3 in $3.4B Crypto Trading Scheme
August 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Prosecutors in South Korea have arrested three people in an investigation into $3.4 billion in foreign exchange transactions that could be tied to illegal cryptocurrency...

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