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Semiconductor industry analyst Lee Joo-wan reaffirmed bearish price targets for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on October 16, maintaining valuations of 70,000 won and 200,000 won respectively despite recent market volatility. The former SK Hynix senior researcher, known as a prominent 'Dr. Doom' f

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from its overnight low, trading at around $82,280 as of October 16. Jonathan Gould, the Comptroller of the Currency, disclosed that the final rules for implementing the GENIUS Act are expected to be released by the end of October. MSCI finalized new index rules, putting digital asset companies such as Strategy at risk of removal. Macroeconomic Events & Crypto Hotspots Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett disclosed in a post that Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the Currency at

Domestic Korean banks dominate the initial registration list for the RFI-K (Offshore Won Business Handling Institution) system as of the 7th, with no foreign financial institutions among the 10 registered entities. The Ministry of Economy and Finance introduced the RFI-K framework on the 16th of

ING economist James Knightley issued an analysis on the 16th stating that Federal Reserve interest rate hikes face significant limitations in controlling inflation, according to Yahoo Finance. Knightley argued that while rate increases have minimal impact on energy prices and AI data center

Coinbase announced a new plugin for Omarchy Linux that allows users to track their portfolio balance and trade assets. Brian Armstrong shared the development, which aims to integrate trading capabilities into the AI-enabled operating system. The plugin represents part of Coinbase's ongoing efforts t

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announced on Oct. 15 that one of the hardest-hit victims in the Ledger hardware wallet supply-chain tampering theft was a task scam operator. More than 60 BTC (approximately $4.8 million) stored at three Ledger addresses were emptied in single transfers on Oct. 9, with all funds sent to the same wallet that had been labeled on-chain as holding stolen funds. Task scam funds initially transferred to three Ledger addresses and emptied on Oct. 9 According to a l

The on-chain analytics account Lookonchain said on October 15–16 that Machi Big Brother Huang Licheng’s leveraged positions on Hyperliquid had been fully liquidated. Over the past four months, he had grown approximately $56,000 to a peak of $12.25 million, but now has only about $21,800 remaining. The trigger for this wave of selling pressure in the crypto market was the U.S. September CPI’s year-over-year growth of 3.7%, which exceeded market expectations. September CPI rose 3.7% year-over-year

US AI and semiconductor stocks lost over $1 trillion in market capitalization this week as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell approximately 12% from its early October highs. The selloff was triggered by a sharp decline in Korean semiconductor stocks, concerns over Chinese chipmaker

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to $82,340 on October 16. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $681 million in net outflows last week, and overall fund flows remained negative this week. Block Scholes analyst Thahbib Rahman reported that Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with stocks fell to approximately 40% from its February peak of 62%. Bitcoin ETFs Recorded $681 Million in Net Outflows Last Week According to market data cited by Investing.com, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $681 mi

Netflix dismissed Chief Content Officer Bella Bajaria and appointed Peter Rice, a veteran executive from Disney and Fox, as her successor, the New York Times reported on the 15th (US local time). The leadership change comes as the global streaming company faces growth stagnation and declining

French bond yields are rising above those of Greece and Italy, while US stock markets remained near record highs through last week despite 10-year Treasury yields reaching 5.3%. Japanese asset managers are shifting funds from French bonds to German bonds, and some market observers predict French 10-

Binance announced the introduction of Covered Call and Cash-Secured Put strategies, enhancing trading options for its users. The news, surfaced by crypto commentator @binance, signals a response to growing demand for flexible trading strategies as the platform continues to focus on providing

Fifteen macroeconomic experts surveyed by Yonhap Infomax predict the Bank of Korea will hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.00% at next week's Monetary Policy Board meeting. Experts cited the need to assess the effects of consecutive rate hikes in July and August. The survey, conducted on the 16th

South Korean Vice Finance Minister Kwon Dae-young chaired an inter-agency market monitoring meeting on the 16th, pledging to closely monitor whether stock market volatility spreads to bond, foreign exchange, and short-term funding markets. The meeting, held at the Government Complex in Seoul,

FRONT experienced a sharp 17.33% price decline within the last hour, currently trading at $0.012806. The sudden drop occurred despite recent market stability. Trading volume remains low at $13.82, indicating thin liquidity during this volatility. The current market cap stands at $1,152,511. FRONT

Stock market commentator Jim Cramer emphasized the importance of diversification on CNBC on local time the 15th, as high volatility in U.S. artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks this week highlighted the risks of concentrated sector exposure. Cramer stated that while one sector consistently

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned that bond yields and borrowing costs could rise as governments and artificial intelligence companies intensify competition for investor funds. According to Business Insider on the 15th (local time), Dalio diagnosed this situation in a recent

BitGo's recent analysis reveals stablecoin transaction volumes are increasing even as total supply has remained static for months. The data shows the same dollars are being utilized more frequently for payments and trades within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This trend indicates growing reliance on

The Nikkei 225 index rose 603.38 points (0.94%) to 65,029.33 at 9:17 AM on October 16, recovering above the 65,000 level after closing below 64,000 the previous day for the first time since the 17th of last month. The opening gain followed a rebound in US technology stocks after Nvidia CEO Jensen

XEM cryptocurrency experienced a 21.51% price surge within a 30-minute period, reaching $0.000523. The sharp increase coincided with a notable rise in trading volume, with 24-hour volume reaching $391,126. The market cap now stands at $4,706,974, while the 24-hour price change shows an overall incre