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Latest Korea stories
- 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