South Korea
Ripple Partners Korean Insurance Giant Kyobo for Tokenized Bond Settlement
Ripple and Kyobo Life Insurance launch Korea's first blockchain-based government bond settlement pilot as Seoul prepares new tokenized securities framework for 2027.
Coinone Hit With $3.5M Fine, 3-Month Suspension Over AML Failures
South Korea's FIU orders partial business suspension against Coinone for 70,000 unverified accounts and transactions with 16 unregistered foreign exchanges.
NVIDIA AI Day Seoul Highlights: Boosting Korea's Digital Landscape
NVIDIA AI Day Seoul showcased Korea's advancements in AI, attracting over 1,000 participants to explore sovereign AI and its impact on various sectors.
ElevenLabs Expands Voice AI Operations to South Korea
ElevenLabs launches its voice AI technology in South Korea, leveraging the country's advanced tech infrastructure, to enhance natural communication between humans and machines.
Avalanche (AVAX) Expands Its Influence in South Korea's Digital Economy
Avalanche is shaping South Korea's digital economy through partnerships in tokenization, stablecoins, and cultural platforms, highlighting its growing influence in the region.
NVIDIA Partners with South Korea for Massive AI Infrastructure Project
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announces a landmark AI infrastructure initiative in South Korea, involving over 250,000 GPUs and partnerships with major Korean firms.
South Korea and NVIDIA Collaborate to Enhance AI Infrastructure with Over 250,000 GPUs
NVIDIA partners with South Korea to deploy over a quarter-million GPUs, boosting AI infrastructure to drive innovation in industries like automotive and manufacturing.
Kaia Chair Criticizes South Korea's Bank-Led Stablecoin Strategy
Kaia DLT Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo critiques South Korea's plan for banks to lead stablecoin issuance, citing a lack of logical foundation. Calls for clear regulations for all issuers.
Bitplanet Acquires 93 BTC in South Korea's First Regulated Purchase
Bitplanet, a publicly listed South Korean firm, initiates a Bitcoin treasury plan with a 93 BTC purchase, marking the country's first regulated acquisition by a public company.
OpenAI Unveils Strategic AI Blueprint for South Korea's Economic Growth
OpenAI has released a comprehensive Economic Blueprint to guide South Korea in leveraging AI for economic expansion, focusing on infrastructure and strategic partnerships.