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According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's 'population decline areas' have expanded from 89 to 92 regions. The three newly added areas join the growing list of regions facing demographic challenges as the country continues to grapple with its declining birth rate and aging population.

According to ChainCatcher, Startale Japan Co. Ltd. unveiled a digital corporate bond with interest and principal paid in yen stablecoin JPYSC. The bond targets Japanese individual and corporate investors only. JPYSC is issued and managed by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, pegged 1:1 to the Japanese yen, and classified as a Class III electronic payment instrument under Japan's Payment Services Act. SBI VC Trade serves as the issuing trust agent and handles distribution, while Startale Group provides the

According to ChainCatcher, Ferrari NV's tokenized stock RACE has launched on Solana via the Sunrise asset gateway, with Backpack Securities serving as the issuer. Each RACE token is backed 1:1 by a regulated custody-held Ferrari share, and holders can redeem it for traditional equity through Backpack Securities. The token supports trading on Phantom, Jupiter, and Raydium, enabling around-the-clock trading and participation in dividends and corporate actions.

According to South Korea's exchange, diagnostic kit stocks surged on October 7 over concerns of potential plague leaks from a Russian research facility, with Huumasis jumping 24.95% to 3,255 Korean won. Other diagnostic kit companies also posted significant gains: Novacure MS rose 22.65%, DiMtrics 12.87%, and Kolmarbioptec 7.71%. A researcher at the Irkutsk Plague Control Research Institute in Russia died on October 2 following severe pneumonia symptoms, according to Russian state media TASS. Th

According to South Korean lawmakers citing Financial Supervisory Service data, individual investors suffered confirmed losses exceeding 23.24 trillion won through single-stock leveraged ETPs tracking 2x daily returns of stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix between May 27 and August 14. One product, KODEX SK Hynix single-stock leverage, plunged 76 percent from its June peak to trade at 10,700 won as of October 6. The losses reflect the products' structural vulnerability to "negative compo

According to Herald Economy, Samsung Biologics shares fell approximately 18% as of October 7 from August 27 levels, pressured by shareholder dilution from a planned capital raise and union strike uncertainty. IBK Investment Securities and two other brokerages cut their target prices; IBK reduced its target from 2.09 million won to 2 million won on October 7, maintaining a buy rating. The union has signaled a three-week second strike beginning October 26, significantly longer than the initial fiv

According to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, AI stocks including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron reached record highs today, with their combined market concentration at 42%. This level approaches or exceeds the historical peak of most asset bubbles, which typically peaked around 40%, including the dot-com bubble at 41% in 1999. In the S&P 500 index, Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft now account for over 21% of the index, according to Creative Planning, marking a record concentration for the thre

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 7, Seoul forex dealers expect the dollar-won exchange rate to settle near 1,330 won amid broader global dollar weakness. The one-month USD/KRW contract in New York's NDF market closed at 1,337.30 won, reflecting a 5.35 won decline from the previous Seoul session close of 1,343.60 won after adjusting for swap points. Dealers anticipate today's trading range between 1,332.00 and 1,345.00 won, with buying interest expected to support the lower end as the rate

According to PANews, TOKEN2049 Singapore conference officially kicked off today (October 7) and runs through October 8, attracting 25,000 participants from 160 countries. The event spans 6 venues and features keynote speakers including Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, Hyperliquid Labs CEO Jeff Yan, Nasdaq Chair Adena Friedman, Bitmine Chair Tom Lee, and Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, alongside hundreds of leading founders, executives, and investors from around the globe.

According to Coinglass data cited by ChainCatcher, $144 million in liquidations occurred across the derivatives market over the past 24 hours. Long position liquidations totaled $87.26 million, while short liquidations reached $56.74 million. Bitcoin accounted for $17.25 million in long liquidations and $11.24 million in short liquidations, while Ethereum saw $11.05 million in long liquidations and $5.02 million in short liquidations.

According to Jin10 Futures, at 09:30 Beijing time on October 7, NYMEX gold futures fell 0.19%, silver futures declined 0.16%, and copper futures rose 0.17%.

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 09:30 Beijing time on October 7, WTI crude oil futures rose 1.05% and U.S. natural gas futures gained 0.64%.

According to Bloomberg, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned on Tuesday, October 6, that the U.S. Treasury market could face increased volatility this year if China and Japan reduce their demand for American government bonds. Dalio noted that both nations are experiencing pressure: Japan, which invested heavily to support economic policies, now seeks to recover some of that capital, while China has no incentive to continue accumulating U.S. debt. He highlighted geopolitical tensions a

According to Tech in Asia, fintech firm Revolut plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Philippines to provide digital banking and electronic money issuance (EMI) services. Officials from both Revolut and the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) met in London on October 2 to discuss market access.

According to OKX, Solana broke below $120 today, trading at $119.99 USDT with a 24-hour decline of 0.87%.

According to Gate data, USD/JPY (USDJPY) breaks 158.5, now trading at 158.500, up 0.4% in 24 hours.

According to NBC News, U.S. President Donald Trump planned a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 6 to discuss a suspected plague outbreak at a research institute in Siberia. The conversation agenda centered on a 28-year-old female researcher from the Irkutsk Vector State Research Center who died from unknown pneumonia. Trump reiterated his willingness to provide U.S. support, stating that America stands ready to assist any nation facing health challenges. Russian health a

According to Daily An, Meritz Securities and Ripple signed a strategic partnership on October 1 at Meritz Securities headquarters in Seoul's Yeouido district. The agreement was signed by Meritz Securities CEO Jang Won-jae and Ripple President Monica Long. The two companies will explore ways to apply Ripple's tokenization infrastructure and digital asset custody solution, Ripple Custody, to South Korea's capital market within the bounds of applicable regulations. Meritz Securities plans to gradua

According to the Wall Street Journal and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, on October 6, the New York securities industry is projected to generate profits exceeding $90 billion this year, up significantly from $65.1 billion in 2025. Employee bonuses are also expected to reach record levels. Last year's total Wall Street bonuses reached $49.2 billion, marking the previous all-time high.

According to WSJ and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the securities industry in New York is forecast to post profits exceeding $90 billion this year, significantly surpassing last year's $65.1 billion. Employee bonuses are also expected to reach record levels, up from $49.2 billion last year. The surge is attributed to strong activity in AI investments, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and increased trading volumes amid market volatility. New York City's financial sector employmen