KOSPI Breaks 8,000 For The First Time: A Historic Milestone For South Korea’s Stock Market

The deal signifies a pivotal shift in South Korea's financial landscape, highlighting increased institutional acceptance of digital assets. The post Upbit operator Dunamu lands Hana Bank as fourth-largest shareholder in $670 million deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post South Korea's biggest exchange fights deepfake fraud wave appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, put out an anti-phishing guide on May 14. The warning centers on AI-powered voice and video scams targeting people who hold digital assets. The campaign goes by “Voice Phishing Complete Guide.” It’s part of the exchange’s Information Protection Day push. Focus is on deepfake and deepvoice fraud, where criminals use artificial intelligence to copy the voices and faces of family members, exchange staff, or government officials during live calls, according to DigitalToday. AI-assisted fraud aimed at crypto investors has gotten more sophisticated over the past year. In one case cited by both DigitalToday and The Crypto Times, someone in Hong Kong got tricked by an AI-generated video conference and lost about 40 billion won. That’s equivalent to around $29 million. Fraudsters impersonate support staff and relatives

Dimon's warning highlights potential market volatility, urging investors to reassess risk assumptions amid persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions. The post JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of excessive exuberance in stock market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

North Korean hacking groups have been tied to most major crypto exchange attacks in South Korea since 2018, while billions of dollars in suspected illicit crypto flows have also moved through the country’s financial system. According to Crystal Intelligence’s 2026…

The proposed AI tax highlights the vulnerability of markets to policy shifts, underscoring the delicate balance between innovation and regulation. The post KOSPI falls 2.3% as fears of AI taxes weigh on South Korean stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The proposal highlights tensions between equitable wealth distribution and market stability, underscoring challenges in balancing economic growth with social equity. The post South Korea proposes AI tax dividend, KOSPI tumbles 5.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The proposal could reshape economic equity, influencing global tech policy and investor strategies amid labor tensions and market volatility. The post South Korea proposes citizen dividend funded by AI profits amid Samsung labor dispute appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post XRP Tops Upbit as South Korea Demand Surges Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP Becomes Upbit’s Most Traded Asset as Korean Demand Surges Again  Market analyst Xaif Crypto reports that XRP has surged to the top of Upbit’s 24-hour trading volume, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, overtaking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT.  Therefore, this move underscores the unusually strong retail demand for XRP in Korea, a pattern that continues to distinguish the market on a global scale.  While Bitcoin still dominates globally, South Korea’s crypto market has consistently followed a different rhythm. Driven largely by retail investors, the market has shown a strong and sustained preference for XRP.  Its relatively low unit price compared to Bitcoin often gives it a psychological edge, making it feel more accessible to smaller traders seeking higher perceived upside and easier entry into the market.  Beyond market sentiment, XRP’s fast settlement times and strong liquidity have