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Korean ETF investors face diverging returns as the won-dollar exchange rate fluctuates amid global monetary policy shifts and foreign exchange market volatility. The won-dollar rate fell 9.5 won to 1336.1 won on the 10th in Seoul foreign exchange market trading, continuing a downtrend that has

Chainalysis has uncovered that DPRK-linked threat actors laundered tens of millions in stolen cryptocurrency through the Xinbi marketplace. The blockchain analytics firm revealed that Xinbi processed an estimated $24 billion in criminal transactions, prompting significant enforcement action. U.S.

StoneX Group announced on September 9 the retirement of the City Index brand in the UK, replacing it with StoneX Trading effective September 12, ending a 43-year run for one of Britain's longest-established leveraged trading names. The rebrand follows StoneX's 2020 acquisition of GAIN

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday that he remains optimistic about stocks despite mounting market concerns. The 'Mad Money' host acknowledged that higher oil prices are beginning to weigh on consumer spending and retail stocks, but pointed to three factors that keep him from turning bearish:

The US dollar declined slightly on the 9th after the US Treasury Department announced a bond buyback program smaller than market expectations, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned traders against betting on yen weakness. At 4 PM on the 9th (US Eastern Time), the dollar index fell 0.050%

Backpack Securities launched 20 new tokenized stocks on the Solana network, expanding the blockchain platform's presence in digital asset trading. The launch includes notable stocks such as AMC, with Backpack Securities accounting for over 70% of trading volume in the tokenized stocks sector on Sola

US Bank launched a stablecoin pilot on the Stellar network to enhance banking operations through on-chain value transfers while aligning with existing finance and compliance infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into the bank's core finance and risk management

Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at new CEO John Turnus's inaugural product launch event. The device marks Apple's first departure from the flat-screen design the company has maintained since the original iPhone in 2007. Priced at $1,999 for the 256GB model (3.29

LIT cryptocurrency surged 52.34% in 60 minutes, reaching a current price of $0.19748 after moving from $0.129633. The sharp increase follows a 7.85% decline over the past 24 hours. The source attributes the surge to increased social media activity and trading interest, though no specific catalyst ha

DODO experienced a 13.85% price decline in 15 minutes, dropping to $0.01611 from a high of $0.0187. The cryptocurrency also declined 12.64% in the past hour and 9.60% over 24 hours, with trading volume reaching $2,299,626.05 during this period. The rapid price movement reflects broader volatility in

Brent crude oil surpassed $101 per barrel during today's trading session, marking the first time since May that prices exceeded this threshold. The surge occurred as Iran expanded its control zones beyond Hormuz to the Red Sea, raising concerns about potential disruptions to oil transportation

Perpl, a Monad-native perpetual futures exchange, raised $9.25 million in a seed round led by Dragonfly Capital with participation from Brevan Howard Digital, Ergonia, Breed, L1D, and CMS, and launched its whitelisted mainnet on 24 February 2026. The platform began its Season 1 points programme on 1

Stablecoin transfers exceeded $4 trillion last quarter, according to data highlighted by venture capital firm A16zCrypto. The volume represents approximately double the amount recorded a year earlier, reflecting increased adoption of stablecoins as a bridge between

Coinbase tweeted about Grok learning to use its platform, suggesting new user-friendly features may be in development. The tweet garnered 713 likes and 99 retweets, reflecting growing interest in the exchange's offerings. This development comes as traditional financial institutions including JP

MetaDAO has implemented an on-chain treasury management system designed to restructure fundraising in the cryptocurrency sector. The platform keeps funds in a treasury with defined spending limits, allowing capital release based on project progress rather than traditional venture capital

Park Won-gap, senior real estate expert at KB Kookmin Bank, advised that investors who bought SK Hynix stocks at 300만원 this year engaged in impulsive purchasing and might be better suited to real estate investment instead of stocks. Park made these comments during an appearance on the YouTube

Korean chemical stocks surged on the previous trading day as escalating US-Iran naval conflict drove oil prices toward $100 per barrel. Lotte Chemical closed up 18.12% at 67,800 won, Daehanyuhwa rose 13.59% to 110,300 won, and LG Chem gained 5.56% to 285,000 won. The rally followed the US Central

Altcoin leverage surpassed Bitcoin's for the first time since a liquidation event that saw $1.7 billion wiped from the market, according to crypto commentator @bitfinex. The shift reflects changing trading preferences among market participants. This development marks a potential transition in market

The Ethereum Foundation launched its Supporters Program, inviting projects to participate in the upcoming Devcon 8 conference in Mumbai, India. The initiative aims to foster collaboration within the Ethereum community and enhance participation among developers and projects. The program is designed t

xLiquida announced plans to launch tokenized UK government bonds as part of its preparation for mainnet launch. The platform aims to integrate traditional finance into the blockchain ecosystem by creating programmable financial products. CryptoTwitter commentator @arbitrum highlighted the