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Grass launches Android app… Monetize idle internet sharing"

The decentralized network platform Grass announced on the 3rd that it has officially launched its Android application. Grass is a platform that supplies users' idle internet bandwidth as network resources to companies or research institutions and pro

Coinone and KakaoBank Launch 'Jeogeumtong with Coinone'

The domestic virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Coinone announced on the 7th that it is introducing a micro-savings product, 'Jeogeumtong with Coinone', in cooperation with KakaoBank. This is a partnered version of KakaoBank's micro-savings prod

Modhaus Forms Strategic Partnership with Abstract

Modhaus, a domestic entertainment company that manages K-Pop group tripleS and ARTMS, announced on the 7th that it has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain innovation company Abstract. Through this collaboration, Modhaus will operate the f

Layer3: "Aiming to be the 'Google of Web3'... Strengthening Its Role as a Gateway to the On-Chain Economy"

Layer3 announced on the 4th that it aims to become the 'Google of Web3' and strengthen its role as a key gateway to the on-chain economy. Layer3 is a user-oriented discovery platform that connects various blockchains and DApps. It features a structur

Upbit, Dali·Kusama NFT Auction...Hosting 'Collector's Weekend'

Upbit NFT, a non-fungible token (NFT) trading platform, announced on the 3rd that it will host ‘Collector’s Weekend’ starting from the 4th, featuring physical-linked NFTs of works by masters of modern art over four weeks, with auctions held every Fri

Whoever captures Upbit will win in the Korean Won stablecoin market [ASA Opinion #3]

1. The Key to Early Distribution of Stablecoins: Exchanges 1.1 Emergence of the Naver Pay x Upbit Consortium On July 1, 2025, there was significant news in Korea’s won-based stablecoin industry: Upbit decided to partner with Naver Pay for a stablecoi

Sky launches decentralized organization 'Spark' token... "Accelerating DeFi innovation"

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sky (SKY, formerly MakerDAO) announced on the 2nd that it plans to accelerate DeFi innovation within its ecosystem through decentralized organizations. As part of this plan, Sky officially announced the launch of

Coinone launches 'Transaction Verification' feature in Community

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinone announced on the 2nd that it has launched a 'transaction verification' feature within its community service. The transaction verification feature allows users to share their virtual asset transaction history with o

Stablecoin Theme Surges… Altcoins Show Signs of Rebound Amid Cautious Outlook

US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Passes Aptos, Sei, and Others See Sharp Gains Altcoins Break Out of Prolonged Correction Limited Optimism Amid Modest Capital Inflows As tensions ease in the Middle East and discussions on stablecoin regulation within th

Hot Debuts Newton & Sahara Shake Up Korean Crypto Exchanges: Korean Crypto Weekly [INFCL Research]

1. Market Overview Last week, the Korean cryptocurrency market saw renewed activity driven by new listings and changing narratives among retail investors. Newton and Sahara AI drew attention with successful local marketing campaigns. Newton heightene

KRW Stablecoins Must Always Be Issued Mainly on Ethereum (ASA Opinion #2)

For global readers, it may seem obvious that stablecoins should be issued on Ethereum. However, the market situation in Korea is quite different. Discussions about stablecoins have been accelerating in Korea, and it is common for institutions, media,

Travel Wallet and Avalanche Sign MOU for Joint Development of Stablecoins

Travel Wallet announced on the 1st that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the blockchain platform Avalanche (AVAX) to formalize the joint development of KRW-based stablecoins and programmable stablecoins. Avalanche has

"Get Bitcoin and STAT Coin for Sharing Articles"... BloomingBit and STAT Launch 'Share to Earn (STE)'

Available to participate via the BloomingBit website Story, Kaito, Taiko join the first campaign Large-scale event throughout July BloomingBit, a digital asset subsidiary of Korea’s largest economic media group Hankyung Media Group with 14 million di

Dunamu Successfully Concludes 'Challenge! Financial Golden Bell' Digital Asset Education for Seniors

Dunamu, which operates the domestic virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Upbit, announced on the 30th that it has successfully concluded 'Challenge! Financial Golden Bell' (hereinafter referred to as Financial Golden Bell), a program aimed at stre

Hankyung Bloomingbit·STAT Enter Strategic Partnership with Story (IP)

STAT to Migrate to Story Chain Launch of Story-Based Service at Hankyung Bloomingbit on the 30th Strategic collaboration among the three companies since March "Leading the IP-ification of global financial information content" Bloomingbit, the virtual

DAXA to Support New Corporate Entries into the Virtual Asset Market

The Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) announced on the 27th that since June of this year, it has been working to support corporations entering the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market for successful market entry. DAXA published a leaflet compil

Bithumb holds event offering 'Melon 6-month pass' to new sign-ups

The cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced on the 26th that it is holding an event in partnership with the domestic music streaming platform Melon, providing Melon Cash and Bithumb rewards. The 'Bithumb Sign-up Event for Meloners' runs from June 2

Hashed Subsidiary ShardLab Integrates Korea and Southeast Asia 'Protocol Camp' Program

ShardLab, a subsidiary of global blockchain venture capital firm Hashed, announced on the 25th the launch of a new edition of 'Protocol Camp', which integrates programs from Korea and Southeast Asia. Protocol Camp is a leading Asia web3 bootcamp, fir

Magic Newton Foundation Launches Native Token 'NEWT'... Building an Ecosystem Based on Transparency

The Magic Newton Foundation announced on the 26th that it will officially launch the native token 'NEWT' for its core infrastructure, the Newton Protocol. The Newton Protocol (NEWT) token is designed to correct the past virtual asset (cryptocurrency)

[Exclusive Interview] Min Byung-deok: "Let's block the outflow of ₩131 trillion... Making Korea a key currency issuer for digital assets"

Exclusive Interview with Min Byung-deok, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea Background of the Proposal for the "Digital Asset Basic Act" ₩131 trillion flowing overseas... Reshoring is desperately needed Expanding the economic territory of the Ko

Lagrange Labs Selected for Intel's Startup Accelerator Program 'Liftoff'

Artificial intelligence (AI) blockchain technology company Largrange Labs has announced on the 26th that it has been selected for the American semiconductor company Intel's startup accelerator program, 'Intel Liftoff for Startups.' Intel Liftoff for

D'CENT launches third 'Tap That Drop' campaign in partnership with based rollup 'Taiko'

Hardware wallet brand D'CENT, operated by IoTrust, announced it will launch the third season of its Tap That Drop Web3 campaign with Taiko (TAIKO). Tap That Drop is an interactive campaign that offers D'CENT app users a variety of quests and rewards

Bithumb holds 'Jeju flight ticket for 10 KRW' event with KB Pay

Bithumb, a domestic virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange, announced on the 25th that it will be holding a partnership event with KB Kookmin Card's simple payment platform, KB Pay. The event will run from June 19 to July 31, and users can participa

Story IP to establish $10 million fund with world’s second largest exchange OKX to nurture the IP ecosystem

Intellectual property (IP) blockchain platform Story IP announced on the 24th that it will establish an ecosystem investment fund worth $10 million (approximately ₩13.6 billion) in partnership with OKX Ventures, the investment arm of OKX, the world’s

Medium/Legacy Token Frenzy Heats Up... Korean Market Remains Stable: Korean Crypto Weekly [INFCL Research]

1. Market Overview Last week, Korea's major crypto exchanges maintained an active trading environment. Upbit demonstrated its leadership in altcoin liquidity, while Bithumb kept a steady flow centered on stablecoins. XRP consistently held the top spo

Coinone Offers 'My Virtual Assets Inquiry' Service Within KakaoBank App

Coinone, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, announced on the 24th that it has expanded the scope of its 'Virtual Asset Price Inquiry' service available on the KakaoBank app, introducing it as the 'My Virtual Assets Inquiry' service. This is part

Blueprint Finance secures additional ₩13 billion investment… Hashed and Yzi Labs among participants

Blueprint Finance, a global blockchain development company invested in by Hashed, announced on the 24th that it has successfully raised an additional $9.5 million (approximately ₩13 billion). Blueprint Finance is a specialist in multichain decentrali

Asia Must Approach Stablecoins More Boldly [ASA Opinion #1]

The question of why stablecoins are needed in each Asian country is comparable to asking why the Korean won is necessary when the US dollar exists. As our societies become increasingly digital, stablecoins become the most ideal form among existing ty

"Accelerating Stablecoin Adoption"... Asia Stablecoin Alliance Officially Launched

As discussions on the introduction of a Korean won stablecoin are gaining momentum, the Asia Stablecoin Alliance (Asia Stablecoin Alliance, ASA) officially announced its launch on the 23rd. ASA was established by Lim Jong-kyu, who oversees Korean ope

Aleo unveils optional information provision feature 'View Key'…"Presenting a new paradigm for virtual assets and finance"

Layer 1 blockchain project Aleo announced on the 23rd via its official channel that it has introduced a 'View Key' system, enabling selective access to account information. Aleo's View Key is a protocol-native feature designed so that users can selec