News with the tag "Korea"

SentinelLabs, the research and threat intelligence arm of cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, has delved into a new and sophisticated attack campaign called NimDoor, targeting macOS devices from DPRK bad actors. The elaborate scheme involves using the programming language Nim to inject multiple attack c...

An exclusive new South Korean social club that caters to the super-rich and commands a KRW 1 billion ($734,290) annual membership fee could exclude people who made their fortunes from trading crypto , a report has claimed. A reporter from the South Korean newspaper Kookmin Ilbo visited the club, nam...

North Korean hacking groups are developing new methods to target Web3 companies, including some aimed at infecting Apple systems. Additionally, the use of social engineering is becoming more prevalent in these attacks, highlighting the level of preparation involved in these operations. North Korean ...

BitcoinWorld Danal’s Strategic Push: 20 Trademark Applications Pave Way for Korean Stablecoin Breakthrough The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and South Korea is quickly becoming a pivotal player in this transformation. Recently, a significant development emerged that has piqued the...

Over $16.58 million has been funneled to North Korean IT workers so far in 2025 These workers pose as freelancers to get jobs at hundreds of crypto and tech startups They bypass security checks and route crypto payments to sanctioned DPRK-linked addresses A growing national security concern is unfol...

The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is set to launch a spinoff company as it pushes ahead with an initial public offering (IPO) bid . The trading platform has indicated that it is still on track to debut on the KOSDAQ exchange in the first half of 2026. However, South Korean market insiders are...

South Korea is accelerating efforts to regulate stablecoins, with new capital requirements under discussion. Two proposed bills would require issuers to maintain a minimum capital of 500 million to 1 billion won. Authorities are aligning South Korea’s approach with international standards set by the...

BitcoinWorld South Korea’s Strategic Push: Unveiling Won-Denominated Stablecoin Regulations The world of digital finance is rapidly evolving, and at its forefront, nations are grappling with how to integrate cryptocurrencies safely and effectively into their traditional financial systems. One of the...

Korean virtual asset investors show a clear preference for Bitcoin ( BTC) as a primary holding, gradually diversifying into altcoins and stablecoins as they gain experience, according to a new study. Crypto Investors Typically Hold Two Coins A new study from the Hana Financial Research Institute hig...

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed coordinated enforcement actions against an alleged North Korean operation designed to infiltrate US companies and steal crypto assets. According to the DOJ, North Korean nationals posed as US citizens to gain remote IT jobs , steal sensitive...