Japan, South Korea, and India Drive APAC Crypto Adoption Trends: Report
TLDR: India ranks first globally in retail, DeFi, CeFi, and institutional crypto adoption in 2025. APAC monthly on-chain value pea...
South Korea’s “Google” Naver to Buy Upbit in Major Crypto Deal
TLDR: Naver Financial and Dunamu are preparing a full stock swap to make Upbit’s operator a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal coul...
KRW1 Stablecoin Goes Live on Avalanche as BDACS Partners with Woori Bank
TLDR: BDACS introduced KRW1, the first Korean won-backed stablecoin, fully collateralized with fiat deposits at Woori Bank. Avalan...
South Korea Opens Venture Funding to Crypto Firms, Ending 7-Year Ban
TLDR: South Korea removes a 7-year ban on crypto firms gaining venture certification from September 16, 2025. Ministry of SMEs con...
Upbit Unveils Countdown for New Blockchain Project ‘Giwa
TLDR Upbit has launched a countdown for its new blockchain project called “Giwa.” The project has sparked speculation about its po...
Crypto Investors Face New Rules as South Korea Joins OECD’s Reporting System
TLDR: South Korea joins OECD’s crypto data sharing pact, requiring exchanges to report foreign investors’ transactions beginning i...