Tag: South Korea

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

South Korea government has revealed it is planning to enforce all-inclusive regulations for the digital currency industry in 2024.

The chief of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has revealed he is seeking to ease restrictions on financial firms’ investment in FinTechs.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced a raft of measures aimed at revitalising the Korea New Exchange (KONEX) stock market.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange have launched an integrated ESG information platform.

Cybersecurity company S2W, which was previously known as S2W LAB, has closed its Series B round on $10m.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has revealed it is set to establish a virtual asset division within the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU).

South Korea-based mobile payment company Kakao Pay has filed for an IPO on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI).

South Korea-based blockchain company Streami has closed a strategic investment from Digital Currency Group, a New York-based venture capital firm.

South Korea-based Qara, which has built an AI-powered robo-advisor, has reportedly raised $3m in funding, as it looks to release a new global stock trading service for individuals.