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According to ChainCatcher, VIBE, an Ethereum ecosystem token, saw its market capitalization break $36.2 million on September 24, with a 24-hour gain of over 66%, according to GMGN data. The token was reorganized into IMD (a project focused on AI Agent collaboration networks) in May 2026. IMD enables users to contribute Claude Code or Codex runtime environments to shared tasks via an AI work network comprising 2,000 NFT-linked seats. Please note that VIBE is subject to significant price volatilit

According to ChainCatcher, Brazil's central bank issued Resolutions 588 and 589 on September 24, requiring virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to report transfers of $10,000 or more to or from self-hosted wallets and strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing oversight. Resolution 588 mandates that transaction data be submitted to Brazil's Financial Activities Control Committee (COAF). Resolution 589 prohibits VASPs from conducting business with unauthorized virtual

According to South Korea's financial investment industry, as of September 22, AI and semiconductor ETFs listed on the domestic market reached combined net assets of 65 trillion won (approximately $50 billion USD), up 39 trillion won since the start of the year. A total of 129 AI and semiconductor ETF products are now available, with 34 new ETFs launched in 2026 alone. Some products have delivered strong returns. KODEX AI Semiconductor TOP2 Plus posted a year-to-date return of 118.52%, while ACE

According to Reuters, Meta unveiled Muse Charm at its Connect conference, a pocket-sized AI wearable featuring a 2-inch screen, fingerprint sensor, and 5G connectivity, designed to let users interact with Meta's AI agent Muse without unlocking a phone. The company targets December launch, moving ahead of OpenAI's hardware efforts. Muse, launched September 8, has accumulated 2.8 million downloads in 12 days—more than double ChatGPT's 1.3 million for the same period, per Apptopia data. The app ena

According to Shin Byeong-muk, head of Korea Exchange's New York office, U.S. institutional investors are showing increased interest in South Korea's value-up program, with inquiries coming in 1-2 times per week. Unlike focus on stock price gains, overseas investors are emphasizing the need for companies to improve return on equity (ROE). Investors are referencing Japan's value-up program, which set an ROE benchmark of 8% or higher, and requesting that Korean companies provide similar ROE improve

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW 1-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) rate rose to 1,366.50 won overnight on September 25, up 0.80 won from Seoul's previous close of 1,366.00 won. Overseas brokers quoted bid at 1,366.30 won and ask at 1,366.70 won. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield broke through 5.20% in afternoon New York trading, driven by strong economic data and expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, supporting dollar strength despite expectations for U.S.-Iran negotiat

According to Yonhapinfomax, as of September 25, the USD/KRW exchange rate rose to 1,369 won from 1,366 won the previous day, reflecting a stronger dollar and surging U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield broke through 5.20% during New York afternoon trading, the highest level since 2007, driven by robust U.S. economic data and expectations of further rate increases. Initial jobless claims came in at 197,000 for the second consecutive week below 200,000, while futures markets pric

According to CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq, Bastion recently announced it can now serve as a regulated partner for major financial institutions seeking to launch crypto-related products. The development positions Bastion to offer regulatory compliance support and help traditional finance players enter the crypto market, potentially reshaping how such institutions approach digital asset offerings.

According to Jin10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 24 at the 81st UN General Assembly that attacking Iran was one of the "easiest decisions" he had made, framing it as an act of self-defense and protection for other nations. He defended Israel's military operations across multiple fronts while dismissing genocide allegations in Gaza as "the biggest lie of this century."

According to Xinhua, President Xi Jinping met with President Trump at the White House on September 24, marking the two leaders' second summit this year. Xi emphasized China's resolve to maintain national unity and territorial integrity, urging the U.S. to uphold its opposition to Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan issue carefully. The two presidents also discussed artificial intelligence development, noting that while competition exists between the two major powers, greater opportunities

According to Yonhapinfomax, Korean business leaders including LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo requested Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to address business uncertainties arising from the USMCA review on Sept 24 (local time). The nine Korean executives, who attended a joint business forum with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Mexican officials, emphasized Mexico's strategic value as a key production and export hub linking North American and Latin American markets. The two countries agr

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, on September 24, it conducted $4.078 billion in liquidity repurchase operations for 20 to 30-year maturity U.S. Treasury bonds. The operation received $10.468 billion in bids, indicating investor demand exceeded the actual buyback amount. The repurchase fell short of the $6 billion ceiling for the operation.

According to a Reuters survey conducted between Sept 17-24, 33 of 34 economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise the overnight cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on Sept 29, marking the highest level since late 2011. This will be the fourth rate increase this year, bringing cumulative hikes to 100 basis points. Most economists believe this will be the final hike in the current tightening cycle, a significant shift from one month ago when nearly all expected rates to hold steady w

According to the Digital Chamber's official announcement, the organization has established a Compute Working Group in collaboration with DigitalPowerUS to influence regulatory policy on compute derivatives. The initiative will focus on shaping the Digital Chamber's response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding compute futures and related derivatives policy.

Meta stock jumped 36% in September, bringing the tech giant within 1% of a $2 trillion market capitalization and marking its best monthly performance since July 2013. The rally was largely driven by strong investor response to the Muse personal AI assistant, launched on September 8, which quickly reached top rankings on mobile app stores. Meta also resolved an $18 billion legal settlement related to social media addiction claims and announced new commercial partnerships with Expedia and Maplebea

According to Samsung Securities' analysis published today, rate hike cycles are not automatically favorable for financial stocks, though current conditions present mixed opportunities. The brokerage examined two prior rate cycles (2016–2018 and 2022–2023), noting that current rate environments differ from the past: U.S. policy rates now stand at 3.75–4.00% versus near-zero levels previously. Samsung Securities highlighted that Korean financial stocks offer differentiated investment appeal due to

According to Maeil Business Newspaper on September 23, deposits held by customers under 30 at South Korea's five major banks surged 76% between end-2021 and July 2026, while deposits for those 40 and older declined 20% over the same period. Those in their 30s saw deposits nearly double to 19.7 trillion won from 10 trillion won, driven by government youth-targeted savings products introduced since February 2022. The flagship Youth Future Savings account offers a base rate of 5% plus 2-3% institut

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on September 24 (local time) agreed to establish an interagency dialogue channel to secure stable supplies of crude oil and critical minerals. The two leaders also finalized amendments to their bilateral investment protection agreement, which had been under negotiation for seven years. The nations will expand cooperation in digital technology, aerospace, defense, culture, and agriculture. A jo

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, subscription for individual government bonds via retirement pension accounts surged in September, with total applications reaching 258.5 billion won from Sept. 9-15, exceeding the government's planned issuance of 230 billion won. Funds from retirement pension accounts totaled 143 billion won, accounting for over 50% of the total subscription amount. The policy, which began in September, marks the first time subscription levels exceeded

According to Bloomberg, Costco Wholesale Corp. reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.75 for the quarter ended August 30, exceeding analyst expectations. The outperformance was primarily driven by a tariff refund benefit, which contributed $0.15 per share to the bottom line.