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According to CNBC, Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and 95-year-old, sharply criticized the current U.S. stock market, saying it has been taken over by “speculative trading.” In remarks during an interview with well-known business anchor Becky Quick, he said, “When everyone prefers gambling, it’s hard to find value.” Earlier this year, Buffett had also mockingly compared the U.S. stock market to “a church with a casino attached.” Buffett calls 0DTE options pure gambling Accordi

POSCO repaid approximately $360 million in dollar-denominated bonds early through a debt tender offer on the 15th, reducing its interest cost burden. The bonds were 5.75% fixed-rate 5-year notes issued in 2023 with an original maturity date of January 2028. The early repayment addresses high-interes

Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, stated in a July 15 CNBC interview that he is bullish on markets over the next 12 months, citing technology-driven productivity and margin expansion as key drivers. Fink attributed his outlook to companies using technology to reduce operating costs and generate

KB Financial Group established the 'KB AX Digital Asset Fund' worth ₩100 billion on the 15th to lead digital asset business and accelerate AI transformation. The fund was created to secure leadership in future digital finance through strategic investments at the group level. KB Financial stated the

Natixis’ U.S. chief economist, Hodge, said that for the remainder of 2026, the Fed will prioritize inflation, but will not immediately pivot, with expectations that the pause will be extended. If the next two CPI prints come in above expectations, Warsh’s hawkish stance may be forced to raise rates. He emphasized that housing carries about 35% weight in the CPI, while wage growth is 3%–3.5%, which should help move toward the inflation target of 2% . At the same time, global de-dollarization and increased gold buying are driven mainly by uncertainty around U.S. policies.

KB Financial Group executives skipped lunch on July 14 to watch a live-streamed Cabinet meeting, following a directive from Chairman Yang Jong-hee to monitor government policy discussions in real time. The President discussed real estate tax reform targeting ultra-high-price housing and directed

According to The Washington Post, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent officially announced on July 15 that the U.S. Mint is set to produce a $1 gold-toned commemorative coin featuring a portrait of current President Trump on the obverse, to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary of nationhood (1776–2026). The Wall Street Journal clarified that the coin does not contain gold; its material is manganese brass, and its design is gold-colored. Coin design details: “1776–2026” and Trump’s portrai

Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from leading the Base App after admitting he made a 'wrong bet' on social applications, according to a post to X on Wednesday. Pollak said he had bet that creator, content and messaging apps would drive adoption, but the market 'disintegrated completely,' l

Bitcoin (BTC) gives back its overnight gains, trading around $64,440 as of July 16. Trump will attend a key meeting on Thursday at the White House regarding the ethics provisions of the “CLARITY Act,” aimed at addressing lawmakers’ concerns about Trump and his family’s crypto businesses. Japan’s parliament approved legislation that reclassifies Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as financial assets, marking a major regulatory shift. Macro Events & Crypto Market Hotspots 1、According to The Block,

SK Hynix ADR attracted 173.41 million USD (~257.6 billion KRW) in net purchases from Korean retail investors on the settlement date of the 15th, the day following its Nasdaq debut. The buying activity ranked second among all US stocks purchased by Korean investors during the same period, trailing on

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has completed examiner-level establishment of fair pricing standards for corporate trademark royalties. The development follows last July's Commercial Act amendment introducing directors' fiduciary duties to shareholders under Article 382-3. Excessive royalty

Cardano Foundation has taken over the organization of Token2049 events from EMURGO, according to an announcement on the Cardano Foundation's official platform referenced on July 15. The organizational shift consolidates marketing and event coordination tasks under the Cardano Foundation's primary di

Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the Korean market recorded total net assets of 26.4786 trillion won as of the closing on the 14th, marking an 11 trillion won increase since early this year, according to the asset management industry. The surge reflects investor demand for

KOSPI recovered above the 7200 level after a 3-day decline, closing at 7284.41 with a gain of 427.58 points (6.24%), driven by a 27% overnight surge in SK Hynix ADR and rallies in Samsung Electronics. The rebound was triggered by positive semiconductor sector catalysts including slower US consumer p

Stanford University researchers found manipulation signs in Polymarket’s five most popular five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets. The research analyzed about two months of contract data and found that on Binance, one-sided trading bursts repeatedly appeared, briefly affecting the Bitcoin spot price just a few seconds before the prediction closed—allowing traders on the same side to profit. The researchers defined this pattern as “temporary manipulation that pushes up the spot price” and noted a

Korbit Research Center published a report on the 16th titled 'Perpetual Futures: Beyond Crypto Market to RWA,' documenting the expansion of perpetual futures markets from crypto assets into real-world assets (RWA). The report examines how global centralized exchanges like Binance leverage offshore l

The Bank of Korea conducted its first base rate hike on the 16th, with Seoul bond markets now focused on Governor Shin Hyun-song's remarks regarding future monetary policy direction. The central bank signaled the move clearly through multiple channels, including Vice Governor Yoo Sang-dae's May