‘Kimchi Premium’ Goes Negative as Bitcoin Hits Record High, Suggesting Tepid South Korean Interest

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – As Bitcoin reaches unprecedented heights globally, an unusual phenomenon has emerged in South Korea: domestic trading prices have fallen below international rates, marking a rare reversal of the nation’s traditionally higher cryptocurrency valuations. According to data from CryptoQuant, a cryptocurrency analytics firm, the Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Index registered at -0.88% [...]