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Danning Sui, research director at Pantera Capital, presented analysis on May 29 showing that prediction market trading volume is heavily concentrated among automated bots and professional traders, with potential manipulation risks in short-term Bitcoin price markets. Speaking at the Ethereum Korea

Cameron Drinkwater of S&P identified decentralized finance, private markets, and wealth management as key ETF growth areas on the 29th in Seoul. Drinkwater stated that investors are increasingly seeking new revenue sources and opportunities beyond traditional asset classes and market data. He

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.60% on the 29th, marking a 25 basis point increase and the highest level in 15 years. The decision was driven by persistent inflation pressures, rising business costs, and escalating energy prices linked to the expanded Middle

South Korea's Individual Savings Account (ISA) system reached 10.05 million subscribers as of August end, with total deposits of 76.5 trillion won, the Korea Financial Investment Association announced on the 29th. The milestone came 10 years and 5 months after ISA's introduction in March 2016. The s

Gold prices on the Korea Exchange (KRX) closed at 183,940 won per gram on the 28th, marking a 9.4% decline from 203,010 won recorded on the previous month's 28th. International spot gold fell to 4110.55 dollars per ounce intraday on the 28th (local time), the lowest since the 5th of last month, clos

Korean banking and insurance stocks outperformed the broader KOSPI from July 1 through the article date, with the banking index rising 13.18% and the insurance index climbing 12.30% while the KOSPI fell 17.32%,

Bitcoin traded at $83,871 at 4 PM as the cryptocurrency defended the $80,000 support level amid rising US Treasury yields and oil prices. The US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.25% during the session, marking the highest level since 2007, while Brent crude oil approached $107 per barrel.

Bond-hybrid ETFs are reshaping retirement pension account allocation strategies in South Korea, according to industry sources on the 29th. Products combining stocks and bonds are rapidly replacing traditional deposits and bond-only

The won/dollar exchange rate fell to the 1,350-won range on the 29th as Japanese authorities issued additional warnings on yen weakness in coordination with the United States, and exporters sold dollars ahead of month-end and quarter-end. The exchange rate closed at 1,356.7 won per dollar at 3:30

Korea Investment & Securities, a subsidiary of Korea Financial Group, launches the second round of its National Participation Growth Fund sales on September 30, with a total limit of 600 billion won. The policy fund enables public investment in growth companies while offering participants income

KOSPI fell 0.27% to close at 6,870.81 on September 29, marking its second consecutive day of decline amid surging US Treasury yields. The benchmark index dropped 18.93 points as foreign investors sold nearly 3 trillion won worth of shares. US Treasury yields climbed across maturities, with the

The Zano network remains stable after a security flaw in its Gateway Addresses feature let unauthorized tokens enter circulation. The vulnerability, introduced during Hard Fork 6 on Aug. 26, prompted the project to restart the blockchain at block 3,833,000, immediately before the hard fork

Vanguard economist Grant Pung forecasts the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold interest rates through year-end after the central bank raised rates this month. Speaking on September 29 (local time) following the September RBA monetary policy meeting, Pung stated the base scenario is for the RB

South Korean stocks declined on September 29 as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposed roadmap for reopening the Hormuz Strait, escalating geopolitical tensions. The KOSPI index fell 18.93 points, or 0.27%, to close at 6,870.81, pressured by foreign investors

Gold traded near $4,125 an ounce early on 29 September 2026, holding near a seven-week low after a 3% drop on 28 September took spot prices to $4,156.45, the weakest level since 5 August. The sell-off was driven by the 10-year US Treasury yield climbing back above 5.2% and CME FedWatch data

Yang Hong-seok, vice chairman of Daishin Securities, has consolidated control over the Korean brokerage firm through a two-decade succession process that began in 2005 when he became the largest shareholder. In 2023, Yang assumed the role of board chairman, marking a significant milestone in the

Pension funds in the Korean stock market executed a differentiated investment strategy over the recent month, net purchasing energy, battery, and AI infrastructure-related stocks while reducing holdings in major semiconductor and automotive names. According to Korea Exchange data, the funds bought h

Korea Exchange (KRX) announced on May 29 the introduction of a tiered segment system for the KOSDAQ market next year, with qualifying new listings eligible for direct entry into the top-tier 'KOSDAQ Select.' Choi Ji-woo, Executive Director of KRX's KOSDAQ Market Division, disclosed the plan at 'Kore