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According to Korea Exchange data released on September 30, South Korean listed companies received 98 confirmed unfaithful disclosure designations so far this year, approaching 100 cases. Major firms including Han On System and Hanwha Solutions faced penalties for delayed or incomplete disclosures of material information. Han On System was designated in April for delaying disclosure of fraud and breach of trust facts and fined 8 million won. Hanwha Solutions failed to timely report a 20% change i

According to Reuters, on Sept 29, prediction market platform Kalshi is in advanced talks to raise approximately $1 billion in a new funding round at a $40 billion valuation. Existing investor Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management are leading the round, with Tiger Global Management and Dragoneer Investment Group also in talks to participate. The raise follows Kalshi's $1 billion Series F round closed in May at a $22 billion valuation, marking a valuation increase of roughly 82% in less than f

Tether and Shiga announced on September 28, 2026, the launch of ENTA and Pulse, two self-custodial digital asset products designed for individuals, businesses and financial institutions across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Built on Tether's open-source Wallet Development Kit, both products enable users to hold USDT, Bitcoin and Tether Gold while maintaining full control of their private keys without relying on a centralized custodian.

The UK is set to release its second-quarter current account and gross domestic product (GDP) annual rate final figures today. The data is expected within the next ten minutes.

According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association provided to the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee, ISA (Individual Savings Account) accounts in South Korea surpassed 10 million as of late September, marking a 34.2% increase in net growth compared to the same period last year. From August 3 to September 1, the top 10 brokerages saw a net increase of 145,230 ISA accounts, with accumulated fund growth of 702.7 billion won, up 55% from 452.9 billion won in the prior y

According to Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff, Russian forces suffered 1,470 personnel losses on September 29. Ukrainian forces destroyed or rendered inoperable 21 artillery systems, 2 multiple rocket launcher systems, 1 air defense system, 9 ground robotic systems, 1,393 unmanned aircraft, 3 missiles, 332 vehicles, and 5 pieces of Russian military special equipment.

According to Jin10, the EU-China Chamber of Commerce expressed concern on Sept 30 regarding member states' push for the European Commission to expedite the development of a European-style '301' tool. The chamber noted potential concerns about the tool's compatibility with World Trade Organization rules, cautioning that unilateral trade measures could weaponize international trade, disrupt EU-China and global trade order, and introduce fresh uncertainties to supply chain stability.

According to Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff, on September 29, 221 combat engagements occurred on the front lines. Enemy forces conducted 1 missile strike and 76 airstrikes, deploying 263 guided glide bombs, 8,835 suicide drone sorties, and 2,775 artillery strikes against Ukrainian positions and civilian areas. Ukrainian air forces, missile units, and artillery struck 1 enemy troop concentration, 2 drone control stations, 1 command post, and 1 logistics facility in response.

According to Yonhapinfomax, Cheil Worldwide's board approved on September 30 the cancellation of 13.76 million treasury shares, representing 11.96% of total issued shares with a book value of 282.75 billion won, scheduled for October 15. The company will additionally acquire and cancel 140 billion won worth of shares over the next 12 months. In the first phase approved today, it will repurchase 2.237 million shares valued at 40 billion won from October 1 to December 30 on the Korea Exchange. The

According to Erste Group analysts, on September 30, global government bond markets are expected to face near-term pressure as energy prices and economic data show no signs of significant change. However, under their base case scenario, declining energy prices in 2027 could ease inflation expectations, potentially driving yields lower, particularly for shorter-duration bonds as markets may price in future policy rate cuts. For longer-dated yields, the analysts expect limited downside, citing robu

According to Foresight News, Coinbase announced plans to launch a digital Pokemon card pack service backed by physical cards. Users will be able to open packs via mobile and choose to store cards in a vault or have them shipped to their home. Coinbase has not yet disclosed launch timing, pack pricing, pull rates, storage and shipping fees, supported regions, custody arrangements, or grading standards, and has not confirmed whether secondary trading or blockchain ownership recording will be suppo

According to Foresight News, Moonriver's migration period ended today (September 30). Valid applications submitted during the migration window will be processed shortly, and users who failed to apply by the deadline will lose access to their MOVR tokens. Moonriver previously announced that MOVR tokens will migrate to the Base platform alongside GLMR tokens. Per Bitget's market data, MOVR reached $1.489 and is currently trading at $1.465, up 51.73% in the last 24 hours.

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract on September 29 for full-scale development of its next-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter, beating rival Northrop Grumman. The F/A-XX is designed to eventually replace the Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet and will be fielded starting in the 2030s. Boeing shares closed at $187.68 and climbed more than 2% following the announcement.

According to Bloomberg, citing JPMorgan analysis, Middle East crude oil shipments recovered to 17.5 million barrels per day on September 30, reaching 98% of pre-war levels. Refined product transportation remained lower at 3 million barrels per day, or 58% of pre-war volume. Goldman Sachs separately estimated total petroleum exports at 23.3 million barrels per day on a recent weekly average, matching 2025 average levels and indicating balanced global crude supply and demand in September. JPMorgan

According to Japanese police, multiple shooting incidents occurred in Kobe on September 30. A man was shot in the Chuo Ward at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time and is in a state of cardiac and pulmonary arrest. A second shooting took place in the Hyogo Ward around 1:35 p.m. the same day. Authorities are investigating the detailed circumstances of both incidents.

According to Bloomberg, on September 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley established a Digital Asset Lab dedicated to testing stablecoins, tokenized deposits, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) tools before integrating them into live banking systems. The lab operates as an isolated sandbox environment, separated from the bank's core infrastructure, allowing teams to experiment with blockchain-based financial applications without risking production systems. According to

According to the financial investment industry, Lee Chang-hwan, CEO of Align Partners, will unveil an undervalued Korean company as a new investment idea on October 20 at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investor Summit in New York. The company name will be disclosed during the presentation, along with the investment rationale and value improvement measures. The move follows precedent from last year when Palliser Capital presented LG Chemical at the same summit, resulting in the company's stock su

According to an interview with Maeil Business Newspaper on September 28, Axis Robotics CEO Chris Pung outlined the company's crowdsourced robot learning data infrastructure for Physical AI development. The AXIS platform enables general users to manipulate virtual robot arms via web browser, generating training data without specialized equipment. Axis has released a dataset covering 207 tasks and over 50,000 human manipulation trajectories. The company implements a "Proof of Quality Work" mechani

According to Pluang, Binance recorded a net outflow of 46 million USDT within one hour on September 30, 2026. The outflow reflects the difference between USDT flowing out versus flowing into the exchange during that window, signaling a potential shift in trader liquidity preferences or positioning on the platform.

According to StoneX analyst Lee, Microsoft stock closed at $508.96 on September 29, posting a 36.4% surge in the third quarter. This marks the strongest quarterly gain since Q1 1998, reversing a steep 23.5% decline in Q1 2026—the worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. Over the past six months, Microsoft shares have risen 41.8%, driven by investor confidence in its AI platform and recent earnings surprises.