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Akash Network’s Token Surges Nearly 50% on Upbit Listing
Akash Network’s Token Surges Nearly 50% on Upbit Listing
Akash Network’s token surged to nearly $7 after the token was listed on South Korean exchange, Upbit. Upbit is the largest crypto exchange in South Korea by trading volume, an...
Akash Network’s Token Surges Nearly 50% on Upbit Listing

Bitcoin's 200-Day Average Nearing Record High; Ripple Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine
Bitcoin's 200-Day Average Nearing Record High; Ripple Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin's 200-day average is on track to challenge its previou...
Bitcoin's 200-Day Average Nearing Record High; Ripple Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine

Crypto.com has registered as a crypto provider with the central bank in the Netherlands (crypto.com)
Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe
The firm maintains the "highest" anti-money laundering standards in the industry, it said in a statement to CoinDesk.
Crypto.com has registered as a crypto provider with the central bank in the Netherlands (crypto.com)

Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea
According to Kaiko data, Upbit has been the dominant player in the South Korean crypto markets since 2021 with an average market share of 82%. Since exchanges started promotin...
Crypto Fee War Intensifies in South Korea

What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee breaks down the state of crypto in Asia. He focuses on the impact of South Korea's latest election on digital assets....
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst, Sean Lee, weighs in on the possibility of spot bitcoin and ether ETF applications in Hong Kong, as Bloomberg reported that in...
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says

What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
Sean Lee, Chief APAC Analyst at Crypto Council for Innovation, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the significance of South Korea's latest election for...
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country

South Korea flag (Daniel Bernard/ Unsplash)
South Korea’s April 10 Election: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe
In South Korea’s election, voters casting their ballot based on crypto policies could be decisive given the predictions of a tight election.
South Korea flag (Daniel Bernard/ Unsplash)

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Trading Volume on South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Crashes 75%
Upbit's 24-hour crypto trading volume stood at $3.79 billion at press time, down 75% from the high of $15 billion on March 5, CoinGecko data show.
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Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a new report from JPMorgan that says bitcoin still look...
Is Bitcoin Still Overbought? Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Halted