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The SEC issued an innovation exemption for the trading of tokenized securities and proposed a new custody framework for crypto assets held by investment advisors. The CFTC updated its no-action position for developers of passive software including Phantom and Metamask. These regulatory actions

Patricio Worthalter deposited 4,000 ETH, worth approximately $10.79 million, into the Gemini exchange. The transaction was reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @lookonchain. Such large-scale movements by cryptocurrency holders, often referred to as 'whale' activity, can influence market sentiment a

US stock markets continued rising despite surging Treasury yields on October 2nd, as AI stocks led by NVIDIA supported major indices in a decoupling phenomenon. The Nasdaq 100 closed at 30,807, up 306 points (1.0%), reaching a new record high, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose 0.03 percentage po

SK Hynix faces shareholder value concerns as its subsidiary Solidigm's potential US IPO raises '4-layer overlapping listing' worries. On the 5th, SK Hynix stated it is 'reviewing various options but nothing is confirmed' regarding Solidigm's future operations and investment financing, though it

Micron Technology reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $54.23 billion on September 30 (local time), representing approximately 379% growth year-over-year, with next quarter guidance midpoint of $61.5 billion exceeding market expectations. Daishin Securities analyst Ryu Hyung-geun attributed the

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated on October 4 that the world must tolerate some negative AI outcomes to preserve the technology's benefits and broad public access, according to Reuters. Altman told Politico's technology newsletter Decoded that society should accept certain risks in exchange for AI's

KOSDAQ-listed companies with low market capitalizations conducted 126 paid-in capital increase decisions from July 1 to this month's 2nd, according to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system (DART) on the 5th. The capital increase rush responds to strengthened listing

Five major Korean banks saw early loan repayments decline 33.8% in August compared to the same month last year, despite reducing or waiving prepayment fees to manage household debt. The banks - KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup - recorded 58,570 early repayment cases in August,

Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) filed a lobbying registration effective on Oct. 1, naming executive director Divij Pandya as its sole lobbyist to advocate for privacy-oriented cryptocurrency policy in Washington. The registration lists the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and two digital asset t

OKX released its 47th proof-of-reserves report, revealing 139,865 BTC in user assets, marking a 4.07% increase from its previous snapshot on August 11. The report, highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain, shows growth across multiple asset classes including Ether and USDT holdings. Th

Thirteen South Korean banks implemented 149 household loan restriction measures from January last year to August 11 this year, according to data obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Han Min-soo from the Financial Supervisory Service. The restrictions were enacted as banks adjusted loan limits and s

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry added Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to the country's asset-freeze list on October 4, restricting payments and capital transactions with the designated entity. The measure forms part of Jap

Hanwha Solutions stock rose 5.4% on Oct 2 to close at 36,100 won, marking a 22.79% surge over the recent week from Sep 28 to Oct 2, as the US import tariff implementation approaches. The rally follows the exclusion of solar products from tariff reduction measures announced after the US-China

Multiple US companies including EG Group, Holtec, Oura, and SB Energy postponed initial public offerings in recent weeks, with Bamboo Insurance delaying its IPO 지난달, as investor attention concentrates on Anthropic's expected mid-November listing. The postponements reflect concerns that Anthropic's o

Verona CEO Anthony Anzalone explained in a recent interview with Hankyung.com that the company's blockchain-based data verification technology allows users to prove necessary information without exposing personal data. The technology uses zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) to verify user information for ser

Thirty-seven European banks from 15 countries jointly established Qivalis in the Netherlands in September to issue euro-backed stablecoins, while Circle connects financial institutions through its USDC-based payment network for cross-border transactions. South Korea remains in early stages of

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on facilities operated by Saudi Aramco on October 4, according to Reuters. The Iran-aligned group said it launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area. Concern over potential supply disruptions from Saudi Arabia, a

The South Korean government's plan to revitalize the REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) market to advanced-country levels faces criticism for inadequate progress two years after its June 2024 announcement, according to parliamentary oversight data. Democratic Party lawmaker Heo Young, a member

Korea's cosmetics industry achieved world's second-largest exporter status as indie brands drove expansion into US and European markets from 2021 to 2025. The top 29 indie brands recorded combined revenue growth averaging 59% annually during this period, according to Meritz Securities analyst Park S