Posts From Startup Radar

Top 10 Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Koreans are more interested in cryptocurrencies than any other country. This is in spite of the Korean government banning ICOs in Korea as well as regulating cryptocurrency exchanges in Korea. Many Koreans are even banking on cryptocurrencies as their retirement

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RISE is Coming to Seoul

RISE will be coming to Seoul for the first time ever!  They have partnered with 500v2 the organizers of Startup Festival 2017 to bring Runway to RISE Seoul. Runway to RISE gives an opportunity to early-stage startups (those that have

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Vitalik Buterin Founder of Ethereum Arrives in Seoul

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum arrived in Seoul to emphasize the need for a more proactive stance on blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation in Korea. This meeting was held a few days before Deconomy. The round-table conference was held by

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ICOs in Korea

Since starting Startup Radar, I have seen many bad projects in the ICO market.  Because ICOs are so new that currently it is not healthy. The tool itself is very innovative and can address the financial challenges faced by startups

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The 2018 Tokensky Blockchain Conference in Seoul

The 2018 Tokensky Blockchain conference in Seoul was a huge success.  It was held at the Grand Hilton Hotel Convention Center and brought together a large gathering of Blockchain/token companies. Startup Radar, as well as 500v2, were at the event for both

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Fintech Startups in Korea to Watch in 2018

South Korea is on the verge of a Fintech revolution and 2018 looks to be a very important year.  The issue will be in regards to the role cryptocurrencies will play in the financial sector.  The ongoing evolution of blockchain-based

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Bitcoin in South Korea

South Korea has the highest adoption of smartphones in the world with over 80% of young adults using smartphones. Add that to the high-speed internet connection and you have a tech ecosystem that is welcoming of the latest tech trends. 

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Korean Ad Agency 500V2 and Community Platform Cards form Partnership

500v2 is an Ad Agency in South Korea that specializes in syndicates & alliances and organizez the Startup Festival 2017 has formed a partnership with a South Korean Internet company called Cards Cards Corp. is the developer of the andCards app, a community platform built upon

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