Nordea forbids employees from investing in cryptocurrencies. Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer comes to Europe. South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
Petition against South Korean government’s attempts to ban cryptocurrencies reaches 200,000+ signatures
A threat of crackdown on cryptocurrency trading has prompted thousands of South Korea citizens to sign a petition demanding the government to stop regulating cryptocurrencies, about the same time as South Korean officials discussed possible ban of cryptocurrency exchanges. … [Read more...] about Petition against South Korean government’s attempts to ban cryptocurrencies reaches 200,000+ signatures
South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
According to a recent survey, South Korea is the most advanced country in terms of cryptocurrency awareness and adoption among its citizens. But the local financial regulator has moved to prohibit ICOs and bitcoin futures trading. … [Read more...] about South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
Samsung SDS picked by Seoul Metropolitan Government for its blockchain project
Samsung SDS, IT subsidiary of Samsung group, announced that it will work with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to adopt blockchain technology towards the city’s administrative management. The blockchain platform will be used in various areas of administration and governance by 2022, including transportation, public safety and city welfare. … [Read more...] about Samsung SDS picked by Seoul Metropolitan Government for its blockchain project
600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul
Goto Mall, Seoul's underground shopping center, will enable its stores to accept bitcoin as a payment method beginning mid-December (just before the start of Christmas shopping). … [Read more...] about 600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul