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According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 15, the USD/KRW exchange rate surged to 1,350, up 11.70 won from the previous close of 1,338.30 won, amid a sharp decline in South Korean equities. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 7.3% and the KOSDAQ declined 7.1% after circuit breakers were triggered in early trading. Foreign investors sold approximately 2.5 trillion won worth of stocks on the main market, intensifying upward pressure on the won. Offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF)

Bengaluru-based AI startup RevRag has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Accion Ventures, with Cedar Hill Capital, Wyser, and Venture Catalysts also participating. The company builds AI agents for banks, lenders, and insurers, and currently works with over 45 financial institutions including PhonePe and Bajaj Finance. RevRag plans to use the funding for product development, expanding deployments, and entering the U.S. market. The startup previously raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding.

According to Jin10 data, as short-term electricity price volatility approaches 2022 energy crisis levels, European battery storage operators are positioned to capture record profits this winter. Disruptions from the Iran-related conflict have pushed natural gas prices to four-year highs, causing power prices to spike when gas-fired plants are deployed. Meanwhile, rapidly expanding wind and solar capacity has made electricity prices more prone to sharp drops during periods of abundant renewable s

According to an official announcement, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will list PUFFER token on its Korean won (KRW) market, with trading starting at 2:00 PM KST on October 15.

According to TASS, Russian military struck two cargo vessels heading to Ukraine's Odesa port in recent strikes. No additional details regarding the vessels or casualty status were disclosed.

According to IMF officials, oil-exporting countries directly affected by ongoing conflict will experience significant contraction in 2026, followed by a rebound in 2027. However, output levels are expected to remain below pre-war forecast projections.

According to OKX market data, major cryptocurrencies fell over the past 24 hours on October 15. BTC declined 2.84% to $81,455.9, while ETH dropped 5.36% to $2,380.69. Among other major tokens, BCH fell 5.46%, DOGE declined 5.03%, OKB dropped 4.73%, XRP fell 3.99%, and SOL slid 3.81%.

According to PANews, citing HTX Chief Analyst Andy, U.S. September consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.7% year-over-year on October 15, with core CPI at 2.6%. Energy prices surged 9.1% in a single month, accounting for more than half of the overall increase, while service prices for housing, healthcare, and airfare also climbed, signaling inflation spreading beyond energy sectors. Following the CPI release, U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar surged, with markets raising expectations for future

According to Coinglass, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 52, down 11 points from yesterday (October 14). The index is in neutral territory, with a 7-day average of 60 and a 30-day average of 66.

On October 14, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts launched a blockchain-based digital verification system using Avalanche C-Chain to authenticate court orders and hearing records worldwide within seconds. The system uses non-fungible token technology to issue unique digital credentials, with cryptographic fingerprints recorded on Avalanche C-Chain, while actual court documents remain off-chain to protect confidential information. Recipients can verify document authenticity an

At its first Config event in India this week, Figma unveiled new features designed to guide AI agents in adhering to design standards. The company introduced Figma Specs, a Markdown-based editor that lets teams define design language as a centralized reference for both human designers and agents. Specs can embed design libraries, code layers, and FigJam diagrams to maintain consistent design system governance. Figma also expanded code layers to public beta, enabling users to add interactivity to

According to Elon Musk on October 14, Starshield satellite communication system is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, and any restrictions on usage speed or purpose are determined by the U.S. military and ultimately the president. Musk stated that Starlink, by contrast, is a commercial satellite communication service operated by SpaceX and is limited to civilian or defensive activities only, not for offensive military operations.

According to Bernstein, Celestica is forecast to deliver earnings of approximately $36 per share in 2028, translating to a 9.7x forward price-to-earnings multiple based on buy-side expectations received by the firm. The market remains concerned whether Celestica can retain its market share and profit margins following Google's expansion of TPU suppliers. Bernstein maintains an Outperform rating and $520 price target, viewing the company's investor day on October 27 as a near-term catalyst.

According to Elon Musk on October 14, Starshield, the satellite communication system used by Ukraine, is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, with any restrictions on usage speed or purpose decided by the U.S. military and ultimately by the U.S. president. Musk clarified that Starlink is a commercial satellite communication service owned and controlled by SpaceX, limited to civilian or defensive activities and prohibited from offensive military operations.

According to Jin10, the offshore yuan Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (CNHHIBOR) on Thursday showed one-year Hibor rose to 1.78015%, reaching its highest level since March 31. Overnight Hibor declined 6 basis points to 1.34348%.

According to Greenland's mining officials and Denmark's foreign ministry on October 15, Greenland denied that the United States will conduct large-scale oil, gas, and mineral resource exploration on the island. Greenland's Deputy Mining Minister Jorn Hameken-Holm told CNN that while U.S. companies are conducting small-scale exploration activities, it remains "too early" for major operations. Denmark's foreign ministry also clarified that a September agreement among the U.S., Denmark, and Greenla

According to SoSoValue data, XRP and ZEC spot ETFs in the U.S. recorded combined net inflows of $4.42 million yesterday (Oct 14). XRP saw $740,400 in net inflows, with Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) being the sole contributor; the fund has accumulated $688 million in net inflows since launch. ZEC recorded $3.68 million in net inflows, with Zcash ETF (ZCSH) as the sole inflow source, bringing its historical net inflows to $179 million.

According to ChainCatcher, Apple plans to introduce Apple Intelligence in China in December through an iOS 27.3 system update, rolling out AI capabilities previously released in the U.S. to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Alibaba will provide AI model capabilities, while Baidu will handle Siri and visual intelligence features.

According to its GitHub release, payment-focused blockchain Tempo introduced a new token burning feature on October 13 via the T12 mainnet upgrade. The TIP-1006 technical specification enables accounts holding the BURNATROLE permission to burn TIP-20 tokens from specified addresses without requiring user approval, a departure from the previous two-step authorization process. The new burnAt(from, amount) function has no built-in limits on burn amounts. If the permission key is compromised, unauth

European Central Bank Governing Council member Kocher stated today that the ECB has not yet reached the stage for discussing debt market intervention tools.