Upbit lists Gitcoin (GTC) on KRW and USDT pairs; Bithumb adds KGEN/KRW pair, both trading live October 12.
Ecosystem ·
Gitcoin (GTC) will begin trading on South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit with both KRW and USDT pairs, while Bithumb will simultaneously launch a KGEN/KRW pair, with both listings becoming live at 7:30 p.m. KST on October 12, according to official announcements. The dual listing brings two distinct projects to major Korean venues: Gitcoin operates as a decentralized community that distributes funding to open-source software and digital public goods via quadratic funding, while KGEN serves as the native token for KGeN, a Web3-focused gaming and consumer network emphasizing user identity, reputation, and engagement.
The listings expand accessibility for Korean traders to both projects through the country's top two exchanges by volume. Upbit's dual-pair structure—offering won and stablecoin options—provides multiple entry points for local and international participants. The synchronized October 12 launch suggests coordinated regional expansion strategies by both initiatives.
It remains unclear whether additional Korean exchanges plan similar listings, or what trading volumes and market reactions the new pairs may generate following their debut.