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Analyst reviewing Coinone and Korbit's crucial investment warning for the ALPHA cryptocurrency token.

Vital Warning: Coinone and Korbit Flag ALPHA Token for Investment Caution

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant move highlighting heightened regulatory scrutiny, two of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinone and Korbit, have simultaneously designated the Alpha Venture DAO (ALPHA) token as a cautionary investment item. This key warning, issued after a comprehensive internal review, cites serious concerns over the project’s disclosure practices, governance transparency, and […]

Digital security breach representing the $28.8M Bitcoin seized from South Korean prosecutors.

Bitcoin Seized: The Shocking 14-Minute $28.8M Heist from South Korean Prosecutors

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – May 2025: In a stunning breach that exposes critical vulnerabilities in handling digital evidence, South Korean prosecutors have been hacked for approximately 40 billion won ($28.8 million) in Bitcoin seized during a criminal investigation. The funds, confiscated in a 2021 raid on a gambling operation, vanished from 57 separate wallets in […]

Upbit exchange lists Sentient (SENT) token for AI cryptocurrency trading against Bitcoin and USDT.

Upbit Announces Key Sentient (SENT) Listing for AI Crypto Trading

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, January 28, 2025: In a significant move for the artificial intelligence cryptocurrency sector, South Korea’s premier digital asset exchange, Upbit, has announced it will list Sentient (SENT) for trading. The new trading pairs—SENT/BTC, SENT/USDT, and SENT/KRW—will go live at 08:30 UTC on Wednesday, January 29. This listing represents a major validation point […]

South Korea National Assembly passes new cryptocurrency law requiring criminal background checks for VASP shareholders

South Korea Crypto Law: New Novel Legislation Mandates Criminal Record Checks for VASP Shareholders

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, January 30, 2025: South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a innovative amendment that will fundamentally change how cryptocurrency firms operate within its jurisdiction. The new legislation requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to conduct criminal background checks on their major shareholders, marking one of the most significant regulatory developments in Asia’s cryptocurrency […]

Upbit exchange app showing SEI token maintenance notification for network upgrade suspension.

Essential: Upbit Announces Temporary SEI Deposit and Withdrawal Suspension for Network Upgrade

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, February 2, 2025: Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has issued a critical notice to its user base, announcing a temporary suspension of all deposit and withdrawal services for the Sei (SEI) token. This essential maintenance window, scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. UTC on Monday, February 3, is a direct response […]

Bithumb exchange lists SENT and ELSA tokens for South Korean Won trading, a major crypto market development.

Bithumb’s Strategic Move: Listing SENT and ELSA for KRW Trading Expands South Korea’s Crypto Frontier

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant development for the regional digital asset ecosystem, the major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced the listing of two new tokens, Sentient (SENT) and Hey Elsa (ELSA), for direct trading against the South Korean Won (KRW). Trading commenced at 09:00 UTC today, providing local investors with immediate access […]

Bithumb suspends ZIL deposits and withdrawals for a scheduled Zilliqa network upgrade.

Essential Update: Bithumb Announces Temporary ZIL Deposit and Withdrawal Suspension

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – February 4, 2025: In a move highlighting the ongoing evolution of blockchain infrastructure, leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced a temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for Zilliqa (ZIL). The halt, scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m. UTC on February 5, is a standard operational procedure to make […]

Google delays its crypto app ban in South Korea, impacting VASP registration rules for exchanges.

Google Crypto App Ban Delayed: Internal Issues Stall South Korea’s VASP Enforcement

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: In a significant development for the Asian cryptocurrency market, Google has postponed its planned enforcement action against mobile applications from overseas digital asset exchanges operating in South Korea. The tech giant confirmed to industry publication Digital Asset that the implementation of a ban on apps from exchanges not registered […]

Upbit exchange suspends Story network token services ahead of a critical blockchain hard fork.

Critical Hard Fork Prompts Upbit to Suspend Story Network Token Services

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – February 5, 2025: In a move highlighting the intricate operational demands of the cryptocurrency sector, leading South Korean exchange Upbit has announced a temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for tokens on the Story network. This critical action precedes a scheduled hard fork for the underlying blockchain. The suspension, affecting […]

Bithumb exchange announces STABLE cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal suspension for essential network maintenance.

Bithumb STABLE Suspension: Essential Guide to the Temporary Deposit and Withdrawal Halt

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – February 3, 2025: In a move impacting a segment of its user base, leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced a temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for the STABLE (STABLE) token. The halt, scheduled to begin at 2:00 a.m. UTC on February 4, 2025, is a procedural step […]