South Korea's Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through a network of over 7,000 traditional ATMs across the country.
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Bitcoin left its mark during panels at the World Knowledge Forum and Korea University's Bitcoin Expo in Seoul.
Korean bitcoin startup Devign Lab has received a $200k seed round investment from VC firm K Cube Ventures.
South Korea's Coinplug has secured a $2.5m funding round from mainly local investors, and is targeting young online shoppers.
Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.
South Korea's Coinplug has launched the country's first mobile apps for iOS, including both merchant and consumer tools.
One of Korea's 'big three' online payment processors allows bitcoin as an option for over 10,000 websites internationally.
The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.
The Principles of Winklevoss Capital will participate on a bitcoin-specific panel in Seoul on 14th May.
The bitcoin multi-services company will use the new funds to hire more engineers and expand into new markets.
South Korea's first bitcoin ATM is locally built and enables users to both buy and sell bitcoin.
South Korean startup Coinplug has released three Android apps, including POS software for businesses and a bitcoin wallet.