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Latest Korea stories
- [Trending now] AKE leads globally as just one token overlaps with Korea’s top 10
AKE topped global trending rankings, while HYPE led in Korea. AKE was the only token shared by the two top 10s; five tokens on Korea’s list appeared in the global top 100.
· Investing
- Korea’s Securities Regulator Plans to Report Insider-Trading Allegations
The allegations involve undisclosed information about free capital increases. Officials discussed the plan at the regulator’s 20th meeting.
· Regulation
- [Trending now] BTC ranks first globally as ON leads Korean interest
Bitcoin led global trending rankings, while Orochi Network topped the Korean list with an 86.9% daily gain. Five of Korea’s top eight tokens were outside the global top 10.
· Investing
- [Trending now] JCT leads globally as KOMA tops Korea, with two tokens shared in the top 10
JCT led global trending interest after a 369.0% daily gain. KOMA topped Korea’s list, with KOMA and AKE the only Korean entries also in the global top 10.
· Investing
- [Trending now] ZIG ranks first globally; two tokens overlap with Korea’s top 10
ZIG led global trending rankings, while ELSA ranked first in Korea. ELSA and AIN were the only tokens shared by the two top 10 lists.
· Investing
- [Trending now] ZIG leads globally as all 10 of Korea’s top tokens fall outside global top 10
ZIG topped global trending rankings, while Metaplex led Korea. None of Korea’s top 10 appeared in the global top 10, and four appeared in the global top 100.
· Investing
- [Trending now] ZIG leads global rankings, MON tops Korea as top 10 share just two tokens
ZIG topped global trending rankings, while MON led in Korea. AKE and LYN were the only shared tokens across the two top 10 lists.
· Investing
- [Trending now] G leads global rankings as KNTQ tops Korea
Gravity (G) topped global trending rankings, while Kinetiq (KNTQ) led Korea. Ten tokens appeared in both lists, with three appearing only in Korea’s rankings.
· Investing
- [Trending now] BTC leads globally as BLUR tops Korea’s contrasting top 10
BTC topped global trending rankings, while BLUR led Korea. BEAM, BTC and BNB were the only tokens shared by the two top 10 lists.
· Investing
- [Trending now] T leads global rankings as CAP tops Korea
Threshold led global trending rankings, while Cap topped Korea’s list. Four tokens appeared in both markets’ top 10, with seven shared across the full lists.
· Investing
- [Trending now] ZIG leads globally, BIRB tops Korea as three tokens overlap in top 10
ZIG led global trending rankings, while BIRB topped Korea. BIRB, AXIS and ORDER were the only tokens shared by both top 10 lists.
· Investing
- Korean memory demand rises 30% in 4–6 weeks, reinforcing Ives’ bullish AI view
Dan Ives estimated Korean memory demand rose about 30% in four to six weeks. He said supply-chain strength and expanding AI adoption supported his bullish view, while acknowledging higher financing costs.
· Investing
- [Trending now] IOST leads globally, PEARL tops Korea as nine of the top 10 names differ
IOST ranked first globally and second in Korea, where PEARL led. Only IOST appeared in both top 10 lists, highlighting different patterns of market attention.
· Investing
- Value vs Contrarian Investing Debate Gains Traction in Korea’s Crypto Market
Discussion in Korea’s crypto community highlights Seth Klarman’s view that value investing differs from contrarian betting, emphasizing disciplined valuation and capital preservation.
· Insights & Views
- AWE Jumps 7.5%, Tops Upbit ‘Greed’ Ranking as Altcoin Momentum Builds
AWE surged 7.56% and ranked first in Upbit’s extreme greed index, highlighting strong speculative demand in Korea’s altcoin market.
· Investing
- METACON 2026 Opens in Seoul, Signals Shift From AI Hype to Deployment
METACON 2026 opened in Seoul with government and industry leaders emphasizing a shift toward real-world AI deployment and builder-driven innovation.
· Business
- Korean Crypto Telegram Communities Shift Focus to Politics, AI, and Macro Signals
South Korean crypto Telegram communities are increasingly driven by political issues, AI sector trends, and macro signals alongside Bitcoin narratives, shaping investor sentiment and risk perception.
· Insights & Views
- Near Protocol Draws ‘Extreme Greed’ Signal Despite Price Dip on Korean Exchanges
Near Protocol (NEAR) saw elevated ‘extreme greed’ sentiment and strong trading activity in Korea despite a modest price decline, signaling continued speculative interest.
· Investing
- KRWQ, EDX Dispute Volume Claims, Say Activity Limited to DeFi
KRWQ and EDX said reported $210,000 trading volume reflects DeFi activity, confirming institutional trading on EDX has not yet launched.
· Business
- Offshore Won Stablecoins Gain Ground as Korea Delays Regulatory Framework
Offshore projects like KRWQ and MoonPay’s initiative are accelerating won-based stablecoin adoption while Korea’s regulatory framework remains stalled.
· Regulation
- Hashed Open Finance Unveils Maroo L1 to Power Korean Won Stablecoin and AI Payments
Hashed Open Finance CEO Hojin Kim outlined plans for Maroo, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to support Korean won stablecoins and enable AI-driven digital payments infrastructure.
· Technology
- Ethereum Korea Consortium Launch Signals Institutional Push in Korean Market
The Ethereum Korea Consortium launched in Seoul with major financial institutions and ecosystem leaders to drive institutional adoption and increase Korea’s contribution to Ethereum development.
· Business
- Bitmax Faces Scrutiny Over Convertible Bond-Funded Bitcoin Buys From Insider
Bitmax is under scrutiny after filings showed Bitcoin and Ethereum purchases funded by convertible bonds and sourced from its controlling shareholder’s personal holdings, raising transparency and governance concerns.
· Business