HBAR price soars as South Korean trading app Salt launches on Hedera
HBAR price rose 15% to hit highs of $0.20 as Bitcoin jumped to a new all-time high. Salt app launch on Hedera amid overall bullish sentiment could push HBAR price…
Bitcoin Pepe presale sees strong momentum as South Korean lawmaker introduces new crypto bill
Bitcoin Pepe aims to combine the security of the Bitcoin network with Solana-like scalability. So far, the crypto project’s presale has attracted more than $14 million in funding. The project…
Cosmos co-founder warns of North Korean influence in Cosmos Hub’s LSM
Cosmos co-founder Jae Kwon alleges North Korean agents helped develop Cosmos Hub’s LSM code. Kwon accuses Iqlusion’s Zaki Manian of hiding unresolved security risks. Kwon urges an immediate audit and…
Kaspersky’s report reveals new tactics used by North Korean crypto hackers
North Korean hackers deploying “Durian” malware targeting South Korean crypto firms. The resurgence of dormant hackers like Careto underscores the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Hacktivist groups like SiegedSec escalate offensive operations…
Bithumb planning IPO on KOSDAQ, aims for top spot in Korean crypto market
Bithumb aims to be the first crypto-related company listed on KOSDAQ. Bithumb has selected Samsung Securities as the underwriter for its strategic move into traditional financial markets. Former Chairman Lee…
South Korean Hana Bank and BitGo to launch joint crypto custody venture
Hana Bank and BitGo are expected to launch a crypto custody service in the second half of 2024. Hana Bank is interested in having tokenized deposit technology replace central bank…
South Korean crypto exchange GDAC hacked for $13 million
South Korean exchange GDAC reported the hack early Monday. The exchange said the hackers stole nearly 61 BTC, 350.5 ETH, 10 million WEMIX tokens and 220,000 USDT. On-chain data shows…