South Korean Won Overtakes US Dollar as Top Currency in Global Crypto Trading for Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the South Korean Won surpassed the US dollar as the leading currency for global cryptocurrency trades, with a cumulative trade volume of $456 billion according to research firm Kaiko, reflec...
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