Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of transactions for BIGTIME and AKT. Following the announcement, the AKT token surged by 60%, while BIGTIME increased by 26%. The listing included support for various trading pairs, with BIGTIME available for trading against Bitcoin and USDT, and AKT against the Korean won, Bitcoin, and US dollar. This move has demonstrated the impact of South Korean exchange listings on cryptocurrency valuations, as highlighted by the dramatic price action of AKT following its introduction on Upbit.