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The Korean government's public sector fiscal execution exceeded its first-half target by over 20 trillion won, with the supplementary budget reaching 87.4% execution within 81 days of confirmation. Vice Minister of Planning and Budget Lim Ki-geun chaired the 13th Fiscal Execution Review Meeting on t

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) concentrated over half of its Korean stock holdings in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as of the end of March, according to a comprehensive portfolio analysis by Yonhap Infomax published on the 8th. The semiconductor focus emerged as GPIF held

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) purchased 1.9 trillion won in South Korean government bonds as of the end of March this year, according to portfolio data released on July 8. The purchases occurred days before South Korea's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) began i

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned his seat as Member of Parliament for Clacton, triggering a by-election. The move follows scrutiny over allegations that he accepted undeclared funding from a convicted crypto entrepreneur. Farage faces a formal probe by the Parliamentary Commissioner for

KOSDAQ fell below 800 during trading, marking the first time since September 4 last year when the index dropped to 799.53. At 2pm, the KOSDAQ index stood at 786.94, down 5.33% from the previous trading day and 9.2% below the early-month

Prediction market platform Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction against New York State's gambling law enforcement was rejected by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on the 8th. Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Kalshi failed to sufficiently demonstrate a likelihood of

Samjong KPMG published a report on the 8th analyzing non-performing loan (NPL) market trends and projecting increased supply in the second half alongside more selective investment approaches. The report attributes this outlook to the intersection of economic slowdown and potential benchmark

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced a new long-term project called 'Lean Ethereum' following a meeting of Ethereum researchers in Berlin, Germany. He described it as the 'third major iteration' of Ethereum after the Merge. The Merge, completed in 2022, transitioned Ethereum from energy-in

RENDER holds a major accumulation zone where buyers previously showed strong demand. Strong support keeps the bullish structure intact despite ongoing market uncertainty. A sustained rebound could open the path toward the $20 price target. Fear spreads quickly across the crypto market.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance finalized the maturity structure for euro-denominated foreign exchange stabilization bonds and plans to issue them as early as the 8th, according to investment banking industry sources. The ministry aims to preemptively boost foreign exchange reserves,

On the 8th, South Korean shipbuilders HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries received requests for information (RFI) from the US Department of Defense and Navy regarding construction capabilities for combat ships and medium-sized oilers. The inquiry marks the Trump a

Stablecoin issuer Tether invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian cryptocurrency platform. The investment supports expansion of tokenized financial products, stablecoin payment services, and blockchain-enabled lending solutions across Latin America. The transaction reflects growing

Strike launched a Bitcoin-backed loan product that eliminates forced liquidations during market crashes. The company introduced the volatility-proof loans after customers experienced liquidations following Bitcoin's 54% decline from its peak after the May 2025 product launch. According to a Ledn

Shin Dong-guk will purchase Hanmi Science shares worth 172.7 billion won, disclosed after market close on the 7th. The transaction involves 3,604,799 shares through off-exchange purchases scheduled from next month's 7th to 11th, following a stock purchase agreement signed on the 6th with Hong

Citigroup stated that Jiantao Group (00148.HK) first-half results may exceed the bank's forecasts due to electronic-grade fiberglass cloth average selling prices potentially coming in higher than expected. The investment bank noted that continued reduction of the major shareholder's stake in Jiantao

Bitcoin rose nearly 10% over the past week to around $64,023, touching a two-week high above $64,500. Market maker Wintermute characterized the move as a 'textbook relief rally' driven by easing macroeconomic conditions, a more dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, and improving headlines around

Toss operating company Viva Republica announced on the 8th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global Ethereum Layer 2 project Optimism and privacy technology company Sunnyside Labs to verify digital financial infrastructure for developing won-pegged stablecoins. The

Current Pine AI Chief Scientist Li Bojie (once honored as Huawei "Genius Youth") stated on X on July 7, responding to ABCDE Capital partner Du Jun's accusations of "taking money and running, maliciously cutting off contact, and lacking contract spirit." Li claimed that under a $1.5 million investment agreement, ABCDE Capital only remitted $500,000, but the company's cap table recorded equity based on the full $1.5 million. Du Jun's Accusations vs. Li Bojie's Counterattack: Core Dispute Compariso

Yield Guild Games (YGG) co-founder Gabby Dizon announced on July 6 that the company is shutting down its game publishing division YGG Play, launched in 2025, with the platform and some games to be gradually taken offline by July 31. According to a Caladan report in April, of the approximately 3,200 blockchain gaming projects tracked, 93% have been classified as "effectively dead." YGG Play Shutdown Details: 35 Employees, Offline by July 31 According to YGG's official statement, the shutdown arra

Kakao traded at 33,450 won as of 1:55 PM on the 8th, down 1,950 won or 5.51% from the prior day, as securities firms continued downgrading target prices. Year-to-date through the 7th, Kakao stocks fell 41.10% while the KOSPI index rose 81.68%, with the current price roughly half the prior high of 69