Brian Newar

Currently based in South Korea, I have been involved in the cryptocurrency and blockchain scenes since 2017. I aim to be a top thought contributor across the space with a deep understanding in global political implications and economic effects. There's not a scam I won't call out nor a winner I won't praise.

Regulation

Brian Newar 2021-07-22

South Korea To Block Non-Compliant Foreign Crypto Exchanges from September

The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced today that any non-Korean cryptocurrency exchanges that fail to properly report to…
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Business

Brian Newar 2021-06-14

Regulatory Transparency the Core Issue as Crypto Investors Suffer

Korean cryptocurrency investors and builders alike have erupted in disappointment since Upbit and Bithumb unexpectedly announced a sudden series of…
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Business

Brian Newar 2021-06-08

Employee Caught Mining Ethereum in Seoul Arts Center

An employee of the prestigious Seoul Arts Center in the southeastern Gangnam district of Seoul has been suspended for two…
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Business

Brian Newar 2021-06-02

Cryptocurrency Trading Continues to Puzzle Korean Politicians

Today in Seoul, businessman and aspiring politician Chulsoo Ahn shared his puzzlement and displeasure at the rate of cryptocurrency investing…
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Featured

Brian Newar 2020-12-20

Crypto of Korea: Steven

The transition from 2017 to 2018 was a bumpy one. Even some of the most seasoned traders reflect on the…
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Business

Brian Newar 2020-12-15

Crypto of Korea: Exchanges

2018 started off with Bitcoin being just over a week removed from its highest price-point ($19.6k) and market cap ($335.5…
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Insights

Brian Newar 2020-12-03

Interview with Rich Sanders: OKEx and market transparency

I sat down with Rich Sanders, the Lead Investigator/Principal at CipherBlade, to talk about the OKEx drama from last October,…
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Business

Brian Newar 2020-11-30

Upbit can’t shake fraud charges in appellate courts

Last week, the state's appeal on the not-guilty ruling from inferior courts towards Upbit's fraud accusation took place.
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Featured

Brian Newar 2020-11-29

Crypto of Korea: Communities

People need to feel a sense of belonging in whatever field or realm they consider themselves in.
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Market

Brian Newar 2020-11-20

Strong outlook for the crypto market in South Korea

Yesterday a comprehensive report on the South Korean crypto market revealed a strong outlook for traders and institutions. The report…
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