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Upbit operator Dunamu responds to Nasdaq listing rumors: Confirms engagement with US SEC and CFTC, plans to establish IPO committee
Odaily News: Dunamu, the operator of Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has responded to rumors of a US listing, stating that the company has indeed been in contact with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). However, it has not yet confirmed plans for a US listing, nor has it converted its financial reporting standards to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).Dunamu stated that it is currently working with Naver Financial to complete a share swap by December 31. The two companies are valued at 15 trillion KRW and 5 trillion KRW respectively, with a swap ratio of 1 share of Dunamu for approximately 2.54 shares of Naver Financial. Upon completion of the transaction, both parties plan to establish an IPO committee within one year and proceed with listing efforts.Market observers believe Nasdaq could be a potential listing venue, mainly because Naver is already listed on the Korean exchange. If the two companies are subsequently listed on a secondary exchange in Korea as subsidiaries, they may face regulatory restrictions on "parent-subsidiary dual listings." If Dunamu ultimately pursues a US listing, it may do so via American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The Korean legal entity and Upbit business would remain intact, and services such as KRW deposits and withdrawals for users are not expected to be directly impacted. (Etoday)
Goldman Sachs: Samsung shareholder returns fall short of expectations, FCF expansion supports valuation repair
According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs's August 23 research report notes that Samsung Electronics announced a projected shareholder return pool for 2026 ranging from KRW 90 trillion to KRW 110 trillion (median approximately KRW 100 trillion), which is lower than the KRW 150 trillion market expectation previously reported by the media. Goldman Sachs maintains its Buy rating with a common stock price target of KRW 490,000, implying a 74% upside from the current share price. The company plans to distribute cash dividends of approximately KRW 30 trillion in the third quarter, with the remainder to be implemented following confirmation in the January 2027 financial results. Goldman Sachs calculates that Samsung's cumulative free cash flow (FCF) from 2024 to 2026 will be approximately KRW 270 trillion. Based on a 50% payout ratio, the 2026 return will be about KRW 106 trillion, falling at the upper end of the guidance range. Goldman Sachs projects that the return pools for 2027 and 2028 will increase to KRW 179 trillion and KRW 232 trillion, respectively, while raising its 2026, 2027, and 2028 EPS forecasts by 1%, 7%, and 11%. At its current share price, Samsung trades at an expected 2027 price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.7x and a 2028 P/B ratio of 1.2x, with corresponding ROE reaching 40% to 50%. Goldman Sachs considers the risk-reward ratio to be attractive.
Anthropic's annualized revenue exceeds $65 billion, up more than 7x since the end of last year
Odaily News: As Anthropic prepares for an IPO, its annualized revenue run rate had surpassed $65 billion (approximately 92 trillion KRW) as of the end of July, representing a more than sevenfold increase from the end of last year. The figure was disclosed in regular operating data reports shared with major investors.Anthropic's full-year 2025 revenue has already exceeded $9 billion, reaching $47 billion in May this year. Preliminary second-quarter revenue surpassed $11.5 billion, compared to $787 million in the same period last year—a roughly 15-fold increase. Adjusted operating profit is expected to turn profitable.Anthropic has hired Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters for its IPO, with JPMorgan also participating in the transaction. Following its latest funding round, the company is valued at $965 billion, one of the highest valuations among private companies. (ETNews SW)
AI Database Company GraphAI Completes $12 Million Series A Funding, Led by K2 Investment Partners
Odaily News: South Korean enterprise-grade AI data infrastructure company GraphAI has announced the completion of a 17 billion KRW (approximately $12 million) Series A funding round, led by K2 Investment Partners, with participation from A-Ventures and Jiyu Investment, as well as Quad Ventures, Kiwoom Investment, and We Ventures, who previously participated in the Pre-A round. To date, the company's cumulative funding has reached 20.6 billion KRW (approximately $14.7 million).Founded in 2022 by Min-Soo Kim, a professor at KAIST's School of Computing, GraphAI aims to provide next-generation data infrastructure for enterprise AI applications by integrating graph database, vector database, and relational database capabilities. Its Akasic platform offers an integrated solution covering enterprise data connectivity, ingestion, transformation, AI inference, and an intelligent agent (Agentic AI) execution environment. (Thelec)
Korean stock market's semiconductor main line takes a pause, sparking sector rotation as non-semiconductor industries undergo value revaluation
Odaily News: Data released today by the Korea Exchange shows that heavyweight semiconductor stocks have recently pulled back, with capital beginning to rotate toward non-semiconductor sectors. From August 3 to 7, Samsung Electronics fell 12.00%, SK Hynix dropped 17.23%, and the KOSPI index declined 5.10% over the same period; however, sectors such as metals and machinery equipment rose against the trend.Currently, the combined market capitalization of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as a share of the KOSPI has fallen from 58.9% on June 25 to 46.3% on August 7. Meanwhile, the KOSPI's net profit forecast for this year, excluding these two companies, has been revised upward from 219.2 trillion KRW last week to 222.3 trillion KRW, with improving market earnings further supporting the valuation recovery of non-semiconductor sectors. KB Securities researcher Kim Min-kyu stated that the current "semiconductor pause, other sectors rising" pattern is closer to previously overlooked industries being revalued while the leading sector takes a breather, rather than a simple broad-based expansion of the market rally. (FNNews)
"Unease and anticipation are just two sides of the same coin": SK Hynix stock pulls back but remains favored by institutions, market focuses on HBM4 technology moat
Odaily News: SK Hynix's stock price has recently seen a pullback. On August 3, the stock fell 8.79%. Although it rebounded slightly by 0.64% and 5.77% on August 4 and 5 respectively, it plunged another 10.37% on August 6, closing at 1.495 million KRW; on August 7, it dropped a further 4.88%, closing at 1.422 million KRW.Against the backdrop of heightened market volatility, SK Group released an advertisement quoting founder Choi Jong-gun’s famous saying: "Despair and hope are two sides of the same coin; you can turn despair into hope as easily as flipping your palm," and adapted it to: "Unease and anticipation in the AI era are also two sides of the same coin; you can turn unease into anticipation," thereby conveying confidence in the long-term development of the AI industry.Securities institutions believe that short-term stock price fluctuations have not changed SK Hynix's fundamentals, and the market should focus on its HBM4 technology leadership and the earnings stability brought by long-term supply agreements (LTAs). Specifically:1. Hyundai Motor Securities expects SK Hynix's DRAM and NAND bit growth to reach 9.7% and 1.5% respectively in the third quarter. As HBM4 sales contributions expand, even with a higher proportion of LTAs, DRAM average selling prices (ASP) are still expected to rise 19.9% quarter-over-quarter. Companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic are advancing plans to build their own hyperscale AI data centers and intend to raise funds for related construction through IPOs. Even if some large tech companies adjust capital expenditures (Capex) in the future, this could be offset by demand from other AI infrastructure. Additionally, regarding competitive concerns over China's CXMT, given the U.S. continued tightening of semiconductor equipment export restrictions, as well as Micron's expansion of domestic U.S. investment, the likelihood of major companies like Apple adopting Chinese memory chips is relatively low.2. SK Securities is also bullish on SK Hynix's competitive advantages, believing that with its leading position in HBM, partnerships with major North American GPU companies, and AI-driven LTA demand, SK Hynix's market position remains solid. Currently, the HBM supply-demand fulfillment rate is below 70%, and the core value of LTAs lies in ensuring profit sustainability and earnings stability through a "mutual binding structure" between customers and suppliers. With value-reassessment initiatives such as an ADR listing progressing, along with dividend income from the sale of SPC assets related to Kioxia, the company's goal of achieving net cash of 100 trillion KRW may be reached earlier than expected. As shareholder return policies gradually become clearer, this will help the market re-evaluate the value of the LTA model and drive a further re-rating of SK Hynix. (Daum)
KRWQ removes tokenized South Korean government bonds from reserve assets.
According to reports from Seoul Economic Daily, the overseas KRW-denominated stablecoin KRWQ has removed tokenized Korean Treasury Bonds (KTB) from its reserve assets, approximately six months after their inclusion. KRWQ's reserves currently consist only of two USD stablecoins: USDC and frxUSD. KTB was co-issued by Shinhan Securities and the RWA tokenization platform Etherfuse, with underlying assets comprising Korean government bonds with maturities of one year or less. Shinhan Securities stated that upon learning KTB was used as a reserve asset, it considered the move a compliance risk and directed Etherfuse to remove it, while emphasizing that there is no cooperative relationship between Shinhan Securities and KRWQ. Previously, KRWQ had promoted itself as "the first KRW stablecoin to adopt tokenized Korean government bonds as reserve assets," and the project continues to face scrutiny over money laundering allegations.
South Korean police arrest 4 Uzbek nationals for transferring funds to a Syrian terrorist organization and purchasing vehicles
Odaily News – The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency in South Korea arrested 4 Uzbek nationals in April under the Prohibition of Funding for Terrorist Acts Act. Among them, the principal suspect has been indicted, detained, and is standing trial, while the other 3 are under investigation without detention; one individual has been placed on an Interpol Red Notice.Police allege that between August 2024 and April 2025, the principal suspect transferred 4,267 USDT in 7 separate transactions to Katibat Tawhid wal Jihad (KTJ), a Syria-based organization. Founded in 2014, KTJ is primarily composed of Central Asian militants and has been designated as a terrorist organization by both the United Nations and the United States.The investigation shows that the principal suspect also received cryptocurrency from KTJ and used it to purchase 11 used cars and 2 excavators, with a total value of 170 million KRW (approximately $121,000), and shipped the vehicles to Syria. The other 3 individuals are suspected of assisting with the procurement and export.Police stated that this case, which involves receiving cryptocurrency from a terrorist organization, purchasing and supplying vehicles, is the first of its kind in South Korea. The investigation also revealed that the principal suspect used 3 personal wallets and deposited vehicle payments into an account under his spouse's name. The case remains under investigation. (Decrypt)
Korean Leveraged ETF Enthusiasm Cools Sharply: Samsung and SK Hynix-Related Products See Concentrated Retail Selling
Odaily News – After South Korea raised capital thresholds and added trading restrictions, the leveraged trading capital previously concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has contracted notably. However, some market participants worry that the restricted leveraged capital may shift toward index-based or overseas leveraged ETFs, and the effectiveness of the regulatory measures still requires further observation.Looking at specific targets, eight products linked to SK Hynix saw net selling of approximately 1.2415 trillion KRW, while eight products tied to Samsung Electronics recorded net selling of around 531.6 billion KRW.The cooling in trading activity is equally pronounced. The aforementioned 16 products posted an average daily trading volume of roughly 11.6787 trillion KRW from their listing in May through July 30. Since August, this has dropped to about 1.0059 trillion KRW, a decline of more than 90%, now equivalent to only about 8% of the level seen before the regulatory measures were implemented.The regulatory tightening began on July 31. South Korea's financial regulators raised the base margin threshold for single-stock leveraged ETFs from 10 million KRW to 30 million KRW; starting August 19, investors are also required to complete simulated trading before transacting in related products. Regulators plan to further increase the minimum trading unit, targeting an adjustment to 20 shares by November. Before the regulations were introduced, single-stock leveraged ETFs had enjoyed strong popularity among South Korean retail investors. Between May 27 and July 30, individual investors cumulatively net purchased approximately 15.2876 trillion KRW across the aforementioned 16 products, with SK Hynix-related products attracting about 9.9365 trillion KRW and Samsung Electronics-related products drawing around 5.3511 trillion KRW. (Newsis)
Upbit operator Dunamu responds to Nasdaq listing rumors: Confirms engagement with US SEC and CFTC, plans to establish IPO committee
Odaily News: Dunamu, the operator of Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has responded to rumors of a US listing, stating that the company has indeed been in contact with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). However, it has not yet confirmed plans for a US listing, nor has it converted its financial reporting standards to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).Dunamu stated that it is currently working with Naver Financial to complete a share swap by December 31. The two companies are valued at 15 trillion KRW and 5 trillion KRW respectively, with a swap ratio of 1 share of Dunamu for approximately 2.54 shares of Naver Financial. Upon completion of the transaction, both parties plan to establish an IPO committee within one year and proceed with listing efforts.Market observers believe Nasdaq could be a potential listing venue, mainly because Naver is already listed on the Korean exchange. If the two companies are subsequently listed on a secondary exchange in Korea as subsidiaries, they may face regulatory restrictions on "parent-subsidiary dual listings." If Dunamu ultimately pursues a US listing, it may do so via American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The Korean legal entity and Upbit business would remain intact, and services such as KRW deposits and withdrawals for users are not expected to be directly impacted. (Etoday)
Shinhan Asset Management Signs MOU with Three Partners to Advance Technology Validation for KRW-Denominated Tokenized Funds
According to Yonhap News Agency, Shinhan Asset Management announced on August 21, 2026, that it has signed a four-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation, a global blockchain network, the compliant tokenization issuance platform Etherfuse, and on-chain liquidity infrastructure provider Orca to jointly advance a full-process proof of concept (PoC) for the issuance and circulation of KRW-denominated tokenized funds. Referencing the model utilized by BlackRock's tokenized fund "BUIDL", the global asset management giant, the partnership aims to adapt this framework for KRW assets. The four parties will collaboratively verify KYC/AML compliance frameworks, blockchain operational models, security audit protocols, on-chain liquidity designs, and compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements, including the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act.
8.87 trillion KRW, South Korea's H1 venture capital investment hits record high, financial institution contributions up 54.9%
Odaily News: South Korea's venture capital investment reached 8.87 trillion KRW in the first half of this year, setting a new all-time high. Policy financing contributions increased 58.3% year-on-year, while the private sector grew 28.1%, with private funds accounting for over 80% of total venture capital fund commitments. Among them, private financial institutions such as banks contributed 2.61 trillion KRW, up 54.9% year-on-year. The risk weight (RW) for policy-oriented venture capital funds has been reduced from 400% to 100%, thereby lowering the capital burden on financial companies. AI solutions, AI chips, memory chips, and humanoid robots have emerged as new investment destinations, with ICT manufacturing investment surging 143.3% year-on-year and electrical, machinery, and equipment investment rising 90.4%. Companies established within the last three years received 1.83 trillion KRW in investments, up 56.4% year-on-year, while non-capital region investments increased 104.7%. The gaming sector was the only industry to see a decline in investment, with a reduction in large-scale projects and a drop in new business formations cited as the main reasons. The VC industry noted that the KOSDAQ IPO market has not sufficiently absorbed investment exits, and South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups plans to expand support for M&A and secondary share funds. (ETNews Electronics)
Korean Leveraged ETF Enthusiasm Cools Sharply: Samsung and SK Hynix-Related Products See Concentrated Retail Selling
Odaily News – After South Korea raised capital thresholds and added trading restrictions, the leveraged trading capital previously concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has contracted notably. However, some market participants worry that the restricted leveraged capital may shift toward index-based or overseas leveraged ETFs, and the effectiveness of the regulatory measures still requires further observation.Looking at specific targets, eight products linked to SK Hynix saw net selling of approximately 1.2415 trillion KRW, while eight products tied to Samsung Electronics recorded net selling of around 531.6 billion KRW.The cooling in trading activity is equally pronounced. The aforementioned 16 products posted an average daily trading volume of roughly 11.6787 trillion KRW from their listing in May through July 30. Since August, this has dropped to about 1.0059 trillion KRW, a decline of more than 90%, now equivalent to only about 8% of the level seen before the regulatory measures were implemented.The regulatory tightening began on July 31. South Korea's financial regulators raised the base margin threshold for single-stock leveraged ETFs from 10 million KRW to 30 million KRW; starting August 19, investors are also required to complete simulated trading before transacting in related products. Regulators plan to further increase the minimum trading unit, targeting an adjustment to 20 shares by November. Before the regulations were introduced, single-stock leveraged ETFs had enjoyed strong popularity among South Korean retail investors. Between May 27 and July 30, individual investors cumulatively net purchased approximately 15.2876 trillion KRW across the aforementioned 16 products, with SK Hynix-related products attracting about 9.9365 trillion KRW and Samsung Electronics-related products drawing around 5.3511 trillion KRW. (Newsis)
Korean Retail Investors Flock to US Market Betting on SK Hynix ADR, 1.16 Trillion KRW Inflow Triggers Significant Premium
Odaily News According to data from the Korea Securities Depository, Korean retail investors are aggressively purchasing the ADR (American Depositary Receipt) of SK Hynix listed on the US Nasdaq, resulting in a significant premium for the ADR compared to the company's domestic shares.From the listing of the SK Hynix ADR on Nasdaq on July 10 to August 19, Korean investors recorded cumulative net purchases of approximately $835 million (about 1.16 trillion KRW) in SK Hynix ADR, ranking second among US stocks bought by Korean investors during the same period and accounting for 16.4% of the total net purchases of US stocks by Korean investors.This trend has led to a widening price gap between the SK Hynix ADR and its domestic shares. On August 19, SK Hynix's domestic shares closed down 9.75% at 1.5 million KRW, while the US-listed ADR rose 0.35% to close at $156.16. Since one SK Hynix ADR corresponds to 0.1 domestic share, the theoretical value of the domestic share converted from the ADR price should be approximately 10 times the ADR price. However, as of the 19th, the domestic share price was only 6.82 times the converted ADR price, indicating an approximate premium of 46.67% for the ADR over the domestic shares. (NATE)
Korean retail investors are aggressively betting on the memory chip sector's recovery: 118.5 billion KRW poured into a US memory ETF in a single week
Odaily News According to data from the Korea Securities Depository, Korean retail investors recorded a net purchase of approximately $85.61 million (about 118.5 billion KRW) in the "Roundhill Memory ETF" between August 14 and 20, making it the second-largest product by net purchase amount among the country's overseas individual stocks and ETFs (trailing only Google's parent company Alphabet). This actively managed ETF primarily invests in major memory chip companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron.Recently, memory chip stocks have shown a clear rebound. From August 10 to 21, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics saw their stock prices rise by 21.6% and 21.8%, respectively, both outpacing the 10.4% gain of the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) over the same period. On the US market side, Micron rose approximately 11% during the same timeframe, while SanDisk gained around 32%.The domestic Korean ETF market has also seen capital inflows. Data shows that between August 14 and 20, the "TIGER US S&P500 ETF," which tracks the S&P 500 index, attracted net inflows of 170.9 billion KRW, while the "KODEX US Nasdaq 100 ETF," which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index, saw net inflows of 132.3 billion KRW. Market analysts believe that as expectations for a semiconductor cycle recovery grow, investors are increasing their allocations to the AI chip and memory chip supply chain. (Daum)
SK Hynix Plans to Invest Trillions of KRW in a Memory Chip Fab in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Odaily News, Citrini analyst jukan stated on X platform that, according to informed sources, SK Hynix is advancing plans to invest trillions of KRW to build a memory chip wafer fab in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan. If realized, this would mark the first large-scale investment by a Korean semiconductor company establishing a local manufacturing base in Japan. As investment in Japan progresses, the United States is also expected to intensify pressure on Korean companies to expand memory chip production capacity in the U.S., further complicating future investment allocation decisions.According to reports from South Korea's Hankyoreh on the 20th, SK hynix is seeking to build a memory chip wafer fab in Miyagi Prefecture, located in northeastern Honshu, Japan. A business insider said, "As far as I understand, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won recently visited the region in person." Miyagi Prefecture, along with Kyushu and Hokkaido, is one of three regions that the Japanese government plans to develop into major semiconductor industry hubs.It is reported that the project's investment scale is expected to reach trillions of KRW. Compared with the hundreds of trillions of KRW invested in domestic semiconductor clusters in Yongin and the Honam region of Korea, the Japan plant will be a relatively smaller-scale production base. The Miyagi fab will serve as an additional overseas manufacturing site, while SK hynix will continue its planned domestic investments in the Yongin and Honam semiconductor clusters as originally scheduled. The plan appears aimed at proactively expanding production capacity amid the ongoing global memory chip shortage.If realized, SK hynix would become the third foreign semiconductor company to operate semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Japan, following U.S.-based Micron and Taiwan's TSMC. Samsung Electronics currently operates only an advanced semiconductor packaging research center in Yokohama.However, the investment also carries risks. The United States has been pressuring the Korean government and Korean companies to invest in memory chip wafer fabs on U.S. soil. If SK hynix moves forward with investment in Japan, Washington may further demand that it expand local production capacity in the U.S. Additionally, SK hynix must navigate domestic political uncertainties in Korea, as well as the social sensitivity surrounding investment in Japan for strategic industries such as semiconductors.
Analyst: BofA Expects Samsung Electronics' Shareholder Return Plan May Include Special Dividends of Over 30 Trillion KRW and a Share Buyback of 40 Trillion KRW
Odaily News, Citrini analyst jukan posted on X platform, stating that Bank of America expects Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to announce specific shareholder return plans.For Samsung Electronics, Bank of America expects it to return 50% of its free cash flow to shareholders, mainly including: paying special dividends of over 30 trillion KRW in Q3 or Q4; repurchasing over 40 trillion KRW worth of shares in H1 2027; and distributing year-end dividends of 30 trillion KRW in April 2027. In addition, Samsung Electronics will also repurchase an additional 30 trillion KRW worth of shares for employee compensation.For SK Hynix, Bank of America also expects it to return 50% of its free cash flow to shareholders, but the proportion of share buybacks will be higher than cash dividends, with an expected share repurchase amount of over 40 trillion KRW and cash dividends exceeding 20 trillion KRW.
SK hynix subsidiary Solidigm seeks pre-IPO funding with target valuation of 50 trillion KRW
Odaily News, Citrini analyst jukan posted on X platform that Korean media reports indicate SK hynix subsidiary Solidigm is seeking pre-IPO funding, potentially in preparation for a Nasdaq listing. Reports say the company's target valuation in this funding round is 50 trillion KRW. Solidigm is a U.S. subsidiary established by SK hynix in 2021 to take over Intel's NAND flash and SSD business, which SK hynix agreed to acquire for approximately 10 trillion KRW in 2020.
WEMIX Stablecoin Hacked, Approximately $6.25 Million WEMIX$ Abnormally Outflowed
According to "Digital Assets", South Korean blockchain platform WEMIX released an official announcement on July 27, acknowledging a security incident involving its stablecoin WEMIX$ (WEMIX Dollar) smart contract. The incident occurred at 6:18 PM on July 26, when the owner permissions of the WEMIX$ smart contract were hijacked, resulting in approximately $6.25 million (approximately 87 million KRW) worth of WEMIX$ being abnormally minted and transferred to external addresses. WEMIX stated that it has identified the addresses suspected of being used in the attack and is conducting on-chain tracking, while collaborating with major exchanges and blockchain security agencies to monitor the flow of stolen assets, and will cooperate with law enforcement agencies if necessary.
South Korea’s Top 5 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Have Experienced 57 Hacking and System Incidents Over the Past Six Years, with Total Compensation Amounting to Approximately $5.1 Million
South Korea’s top five cryptocurrency exchanges experienced a total of 57 hacking incidents and system failures between 2020 and April 2026, resulting in cumulative compensation of approximately 7 billion KRW (about USD 5.1 million).
UPBIT Will Delist Ravencoin (RVN) Related Trading Pairs
Upbit announced that it will terminate trading support for Ravencoin (RVN) on October 12, 2026, at 15:00 (Korea Standard Time), involving the RVN/KRW, RVN/BTC, and RVN/USDT trading pairs. Following the termination, all previously submitted buy and sell orders for the relevant trading pairs will be uniformly canceled.
Upbit will list BFC/KRW and BFC/USDT trading pairs
According to the official announcement, Upbit will list the BFC/KRW and USDT trading pairs.
Bithumb will list CP token on its Korean Won market.
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Upbit to List CP/KRW, BTC, and USDT Trading Pairs
According to the official announcement, Upbit will list the CP/KRW, BTC/KRW, and USDT/KRW trading pairs.
Bithumb Lists USELESS/KRW Trading Pair
According to Bithumb's official announcement, Bithumb will officially list the Useless (USELESS)/KRW trading pair on September 8, 2026 (today) at 2:00 PM, supporting the Solana network, with a reference price of 309 KRW.
Korea National Tax Service: Must Still Report Held Cryptocurrency Accounts After Overseas Exchanges Go Bankrupt
According to Digital Asset, South Korea’s National Tax Service issued its latest official interpretation on August 28, clarifying that even if an overseas virtual asset exchange has declared bankruptcy, residents holding accounts at such exchanges are still legally required to fulfill their overseas financial account reporting obligations. Previously, an applicant questioned whether reporting was still mandatory after holding an account at an overseas exchange that went bankrupt in November 2022, prompting a clear response from the tax authority. Under Article 53 of the Act on International Tax Adjustment, anyone with an overseas financial account balance exceeding 500 million KRW at the end of any month in a given year must file a report with the tax office in June of the following year. Virtual assets have been included in the reporting scope since 2023.
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KRWQ removes tokenized South Korean government bonds from reserve assets.
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