South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws

Despite the regulatory hurdles, the projects WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.

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South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges

The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities.

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Upbit to store user data on AWS: What users should know

Upbits privacy policy update involves transferring user data to AWS servers in the US for improved service reliability and compliance with local regulations.

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African economies show high potential for digital asset adoption

South Africa emerges as a leading digital asset hub, driving growth in crypto with proactive regulations and expanding platforms like VALR.

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Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs Blockdaemon

Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain. 

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Venezuela oppositions Bitcoin reserve plan must overcome political turmoil first

Opposition leader María Corina Machado proposed adding Bitcoin to Venezuelas reserves for a new era led by Edmundo Gonzalez.

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Crypto firms airdrop tokens to support Vietnam typhoon victims

Binance will start sending tokens on Sept. 16, while KuCoin will start delivering their token donations on Sept. 18.

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Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Non-Profit trust Appoints Bitcoin Core Developer As Interim CEO

The organization, which trains Bitcoin developers in Africa, LATAM and SE Asia, appoints its original founder, Abubakar Nur Khalil, as Interim CEO.

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Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Non-Profit trust Appoints Bitcoin Core Contributor As Interim CEO

The organization, which trains Bitcoin developers in Africa, LATAM and SE Asia, appoints its original founder, Abubakar Nur Khalil, as Interim CEO.

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Montenegrin court delays Do Kwons extradition to South Korea

The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States.

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Tether (USDT) and Xion Global Partner to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa

Tether and Xion Global have announced a strategic partnership to enhance blockchain education in South Africa, aiming to improve digital transaction capabilities. (Read More)

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Seoul Police Arrest 14 in $12.8 Million Crypto Mining Fraud: Report

The scam instigator evaded capture for months with the help of his lawyer's office manager, who arranged plastic surgery and a fake phone.

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South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial

The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand. 

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Cambodias Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options 

The Cambodian central banks Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand.

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Terra Fraudster Do Kwon To Be Extradited To South Korea As Appellate Court Rejects US Request

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South Korean Pension Fund Buys $34 Million in MicroStrategy Shares

South Korea's National Pension Service bought $34 million of MicroStrategy stock, gaining indirect exposure to Bitcoin. The pension fund joins others using MicroStrategy as a proxy for Bitcoin investing.

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Bitcoin Non-Profit trust Announces Q3 Grants For Open-Source Developers

The Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-backed organization shares the list of recipients for its latest round of Starter Grants as well as the newest members of its Open-Source Cohort.

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Fedi Combines Bitcoin And Other Freedom Tech With Community

In 2022, Obi Nwosu had a vision to empower disenfranchised communities worldwide with technology that could help them more easily custody and use their bitcoin. As of August 6, 2024, that vision became a reality when Fedi launched its superapp, which is much more than just a platform for money management.

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Montenegro Court Rules to Finally Extradite Do Kwon to South Korea

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South Korea Defeats United States In Do Kwon Extradition Battle

A months-long legal back and forth will seemingly lead to Kwons extradition to his home country,

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