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The South Korean government on July 13, at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Lee Jae-myung, had the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveil the “Economic Growth Strategy for the Second Half of 2026.” It announced an acceleration of the “super projects” in semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI. At the same time, it plans to launch a blockchain-based tokenization pilot for government bonds, in coordination with the Korean central bank’s institutional CBDC, to explore upgrades to fin

Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Mexico completed a pilot cross-border treasury payment using Tether's USDT on the Avalanche blockchain on July 9, settling a $20,000 transfer in approximately seven minutes. The pilot tested whether stablecoin settlement can integrate into existing corporate t

Musk’s SpaceX (code name SPCX) stock fell about 5.4% to $137.74 on July 14, down from a previous close of $145.30. The intraday low was $136.78, further approaching the $135 IPO offering price. Senior investor George Knober, who participated in founding Fidelity’s overseas fund, said in an interview that the essence of this IPO is “the largest-scale exit cash-out operation in history.” SPCX stock closed at $137.74 on Monday, down about 39% from its listing high According to reports, SpaceX (SPCX

Goldman Sachs identified mechanical selling from single-stock leveraged ETFs as a key factor amplifying the KOSPI decline on the 14th day. The investment bank reported that some 2x leveraged ETFs based on semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell over 30% in a single day,

Bolivia is studying the integration of USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, into its national financial system to address a foreign exchange crisis. On Friday, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, Bolivia's Minister of Economy and Public Finance, stated during a press conference that the

CXMT and YMTC plan to jointly invest RMB 63 billion in capital expenditures to expand production lines; if the plan is completed on schedule, CXMT’s DRAM monthly production capacity by the end of 2026 will be close to 350,000 wafers, just about one-tenth behind Micron’s (Micron) concurrent estimate of 375,000 wafers. CXMT’s DUV Multiple-Exposure Pathway According to reports, since CXMT is unable to obtain EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography equipment, the solution it is using is to switch to o

Pi Network’s native token, PI, fell to an all-time low of $0.086 on July 13, breaking below two support levels of $0.10 and $0.09. It has dropped more than 22% this week. Based on PiScan data, more than 127 million PI tokens will be unlocked within the next 30 days, and the market worries that a large-scale token release could intensify sell pressure from long-term investors waiting for the tokens. PI drops to an all-time low of $0.086, down more than 22% this week According to CoinGecko data, t

Robeco Asset Management's global equity portfolio manager Chris Berkouwer advised investors on May 14 to reduce concentration in surging AI stocks and reallocate to financials, healthcare, and consumer sectors, citing elevated valuations and inflation risks. Speaking at a press conference in

South Korean stocks fell sharply on the 14th, with the KOSPI index dropping to the 6600 level and the KOSDAQ triggering a sell-side sidecar during afternoon trading. As of 1:30 PM, the KOSPI stood at 6693.36, down 113.5 points or 1.67% from the previous session, while the KOSDAQ fell 36.82 points or

Shengyi Technology (02476.HK) issued a clarification statement denying negative rumors about losing NVIDIA orders and facing quality issues. The Hong Kong-listed PCB manufacturer stated that AI-related product demand remains strong, with orders continuously growing and production proceeding

Zilliqa and LTIN expanded their existing collaboration into a full strategic partnership to introduce verifiable organizational identity checks before blockchain transactions are finalized. The initiative builds on an earlier agreement reached in October and is designed to address compliance gaps ex

Align Partners proposed a merger between JB Financial and BNK Financial on the 14th, citing regional banks' structural survival crisis. Activist fund Align Partners Asset Management sent shareholder letters on the 14th proposing a merger between South Korea's two major regional financial holding

Hanwha Galleria's recent acquisition of The Peak Dosan site for 236.7 billion won and planned purchase of Sunhwa Building will increase the company's borrowing burden by over 400 billion won, according to NICE Credit Rating's analysis published on the 14th. Despite the significant debt increase, the

Microsoft Corp. shares rose 1.5% on Monday, bucking a market-wide selloff linked to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The stock has gained fresh momentum in July after emerging as one of the weakest performers in its peer group during the first half. Retail traders are now watching the stock closely as

The Korean government on the 14th raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.0% in real terms and 12.3% in nominal terms, driven by an unprecedented semiconductor super-cycle and strong export performance. This marks the first time in five years since 2021 that the real growth rate has

Dutch asset management firm Robeco forecast on May 14 that the memory semiconductor cycle led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will extend beyond historical patterns. At a press conference held in Seoul, Chris Berkouwer, Deputy Head of Global Stars Equity Strategy at Robeco, stated that three

NuScale Power Corp. (SMR), Richtech Robotics Inc. (RR), and Factorial Energy Inc. (FAC) stocks hit 52-week lows on Monday. SMR fell more than 7% after Truist initiated coverage with a 'Hold' rating and a $10 price target, RR shares fell nearly 6% as investor sentiment remained pressured by

A disruption affecting Telegram’s t.me short-link service has temporarily severed one of the primary entry points into the company’s growing blockchain ecosystem, creating friction for users attempting to access

The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act has secured a second public endorsement from a major U.S. law enforcement organization, adding momentum to the cryptocurrency market structure bill as lawmakers prepare for a critical Senate push before the August recess. The Federal Law Enforcement Officers As