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Asian Blockchain Based Social Media Platform Runs Hackathon in Israel
Blockchain/Bitcoin Korea

Asian Blockchain Based Social Media Platform Runs Hackathon in Israel

Blockchain-based social media startup Foresting, have announced that they’ve formed a strategic business agreement (MOU) with Israeli video sharing platform, Viewo. As well as enjoying a shared knowledge pool and more progression, the two companies will be hosting a Foresting

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Korean Startup Cubroid: Opening Up a World Through Robots
Korea

Korean Startup Cubroid: Opening Up a World Through Robots

A few years ago, we could only see robots speaking in Sci-Fi movies. It was regarded as a far-fetched future story that robots would be a part of our lives. However, the world is starting to change and it is

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13 Most Promising Blockchain Startups in Korea
Korea

13 Most Promising Blockchain Startups in Korea

Blockchain is a bit of a divided subject in Korea. With a few national controversies hitting the headlines such the controversial ban on ICOs and two crypto exchange hacks in as many weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this

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Korean Startups Competing at Runway to RISE
Korea

Korean Startups Competing at Runway to RISE

Runway to RISE Seoul Pitch Competition will be hosted by 500v2 at Google’s Campus Seoul on June 14th. The Korean startups competing have been announced. This will be the first time RISE has come to Seoul. Runway to RISE travels to 8

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Seoul Mayor Pledges his Support for Blockchain Development
Blockchain/Bitcoin Korea

Seoul Mayor Pledges his Support for Blockchain Development

A lot will change for the Blockchain ecosystem in Korea after the elections on June 13th.  Depending on who gets elected or re-elected, there is a legit chance that ICOs will be back in Korea.  The public is behind the

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Will a Korean EOS Block Producer Make the Cut?
Blockchain/Bitcoin Korea

Will a Korean EOS Block Producer Make the Cut?

If you thought the U.S. elections were heated, wait until you see the battle between EOS Block Producer candidates in the coming weeks.  It is one of the hottest topics in the cryptocurrency space as the voting for the 21

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Top 10 Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Korea

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
Korea

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
Korea

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
Korea

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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