Lighter crypto rallies 20% as Upbit and CFTC catalysts lift price – Can LIT reach $4?
LIT’s breakout strengthens as new market access and rising derivatives activity reshape the rally.
AMBCrypto•Muriuki Lazaro24 AugUpbit — page 2
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Upbit, Bithumb place SAND under caution after bridge exploit
South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have designated The Sandbox’s SAND token as an investment caution asset after security concerns linked to the project remained unresolved following a cross-chain bridge incident. According to Upbit’s Aug. 24 announcement, the exchange…
Upbit Launches LIT/KRW Market for Lighter With Temporary Order Restrictions
The Upbit platform will be listing a Korean won market for the LIT token from the Lighter project at 1:00 p.m. KST on August 24. The token is currently available for exchange against Bitcoin, which will serve as a basis for pricing. According to Upbit, the LIT/BTC closing price was
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar24 Aug
Upbit lists Lighter’s LIT in South Korean won market
Upbit will open LIT trading against the South Korean won, expanding local access to Lighter’s Ethereum based utility token.
Upbit volume hits 1.15 trillion won during flash crash
Upbit reportedly processed 1.15 trillion won in one hour as a crypto flash crash liquidated $523 million in leveraged positions.
$830 Million in an Hour: XRP and TRUMP Drive New Record in South Korea
South Korea’s Upbit recorded 1.15 trillion won, roughly $830 million, in trading volume within a single hour on Saturday, with XRP and TRUMP dominating the surge. The spike extends a rebound that began the previous day, when Upbit’s daily volume already jumped 273%. What Drove Upbit’s Record Hourly Volume XRP led the charge by a
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco22 Aug
The Sandbox Says It Contained Bridge Exploit That Minted Unbacked SAND on Base and BSC
Upbit and Bithumb froze SAND transfers under South Korea's user-protection law, with Upbit halting deposits and withdrawals on Ethereum — the chain the studio says was not affected.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team22 Aug
Upbit Volume Jumps 273% As Bitcoin Rally Pulls Korean Traders Back In
Upbit Volume Jumps 273% As Bitcoin Rally Pulls Korean Traders Back In - Read the full analysis.
NewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team21 Aug
Bitcoin rally sends Upbit trading volume up 273% to $1.84 billion
Trading activity on South Korea’s two largest crypto exchanges has jumped sharply, with Upbit volume rising 273% to about $1.84 billion as Bitcoin’s latest rally pulls local traders back toward digital assets. According to CoinGecko data on Aug. 21, Upbit…
Upbit trading volume spikes 273% as South Korean investors re-enter crypto
One analyst said South Korean capital is slowly moving back to crypto, as investors are 'return-chasing' rather than 'asset-loyal.'
The Block•Danny Park21 AugUpbit lists 4 altcoins in South Korea with 8 pairs
Upbit will add BTC and USDT pairs for BICO, BMT, NIL and GWEI at 16:00 KST after postponing the launch by three hours.
Upbit Listings Send 4 Tokens Higher as ETHGas Leads With 11% Gain
Upbit announced 4 new altcoin listings today. The exchange will open trading for Biconomy (BICO), Bubblemaps (BMT), Nillion (NIL), and ETHGas (GWEI). South Korea’s largest exchange set trading to begin at 1 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST). All four tokens moved higher after the notice. Upbit Listing Confirmation Sends 4 Altcoins Sharply Higher GWEI led
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir21 Aug
Upbit lists BTC and USDT trading pairs for BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI
Upbit's expansion of trading pairs enhances global liquidity and price discovery, facilitating broader international access to diverse crypto assets.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Aug
240 Million XRP Pulled From Major Exchanges Since Early Summer: Why It Matters
Binance has seen the sharpest percentage drop in XRP reserves, while Upbit and Bithumb continue to hold the bulk of tracked supply.
Crypto firms are struggling in South Korea
South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have seen revenues plummet this year amid a wider downturn for crypto firms in the country.
Protos•Jacob Lyon18 Aug
Upbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 AugUpbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 Aug
Upbit Profit Crashes 85% Months After Korean Giants Paid $1.5 Billion to Buy In
Dunamu's operating profit fell 85% in Q2 as Upbit fee income halved, months after Korean giants paid $1.5 billion to buy in.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth14 Aug
Dunamu reports 73% drop in Q2 operating profit for Upbit
Dunamu's significant profit decline highlights the volatility and risks inherent in the crypto market, impacting investor confidence and market stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 AugUpbit to delist STORJ, JASMY and TT in South Korea on Sept. 14
Upbit and Bithumb will delist STORJ, JASMY and TT on Sept. 14 after warning issues remained unresolved, with withdrawals open until Oct. 14.