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Kim Ho-gwang, former CEO of Cyworld, raised concerns on the 10th at the entrance of SigmaChain's Cyworld acquisition press conference held at Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, stating that integrating blockchain technology with Cyworld could conflict with users' 'right to be forgotten'. Kim

BTCPay Server restricted public remote access to Lightning Network nodes running LND after confirming attackers exploited a critical vulnerability to steal credentials and move funds. The open-source Bitcoin payment processor said the flaw affects every BTCPay Server version before 2.4.2, allowing a

Japanese component manufacturers Murata Manufacturing and Ibiden reported record quarterly earnings for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter (April-June), driven by surging demand for AI server components. Murata posted quarterly revenue of 502.3 billion yen (approximately 4.49 trillion won) and

Sony and TSMC plan to invest approximately 1 trillion yen to establish a joint venture for next-generation semiconductor production for image sensors in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with mass production targeted for 2029. According to a report by Nikkei on the 10th, the two companies will soon

Samil PwC held a seminar titled 'Dual Listing Guideline Response Strategy: Special Review and Shareholder Protection Practical Points' at their Seoul Yongsan headquarters Sejong Hall on the 7th, the firm announced on the 10th. The event addressed how companies preparing subsidiary initial public

According to online predictions circulating in the industry and compiled by COSMO on Aug. 10, Apple’s 2026 fall event is rumored to take place on Sept. 9. The iPhone 18 series is expected to launch in two waves. The first wave is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, at the September fall event. The second wave is rumored to be unveiled in spring 2027. Rumored Timing and Two-Wave Launch Plan for Apple’s 2026 Fall Event Acc

SK Hynix announced confirmed investment plans for new DRAM and NAND flash production facilities in Yongin and Cheongju on May 7, triggering double-digit percentage gains in domestic semiconductor equipment company stocks on May 10. The company disclosed board-approved investments totaling

American entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi pointed out in his recent video, “Why AI Won't Make You Rich in 2026,” that after many businesses began using AI extensively, their token bills continued to rise, while their actual revenue did not increase accordingly. Hormozi believes the core issue is not that AI is inefficient, but that businesses mistakenly treat “increasing output” as “creating value.” Hormozi’s Core Argument: “Increasing Output” Does Not Equal “Creating Value” Hormozi observ

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a power generation equipment supply contract with US energy infrastructure firm Coban Energy Group to deliver 9.6MW HiMSEN engine-based systems for data center operations. The contract, valued at 956 billion won, covers a total capacity of 1,000 megawatts and

BMT, a South Korean industrial fittings and valve manufacturer, reported record quarterly revenue of 48.64 billion won in Q2 2026, marking the highest quarterly sales since the company's founding. The results reflected simultaneous recovery in semiconductor equipment investment and expanded orders i

AUSTRAC suspended Cryptolink's Virtual Asset Service Provider registration for three months starting Sunday, halting operations of the company's 96 Bitcoin ATMs across Australia. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas announced the action Monday, citing the company's failure to meet threshold transaction

Multicoin Capital co-founders Kyle Samani and Tushar Jain engaged in a public conflict on August 6 (local time) when Samani posted pointed comments on Jain's podcast interview videos. Samani questioned who actually made money at the company and who led specific investments, responding to Jain's

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, withdrew from its cryptocurrency ventures with Crypto.com, CoinDesk reported on the 8th (US local time). The company mutually agreed with Crypto.com and SPAC firm Yorkville Acquisition to terminate plans for establishing 'Trump Medi

Roberta Lopez-Feliciano resigned from the board of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) effective August 9, as disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on August 10. The resignation followed the sale of shares in Lopez Inc. by Crème Investment Corporation, which held 25.68% of the

Citigroup lowered its target price for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX, stock code 00388) from HKD 530 to HKD 495, corresponding to a 31x 2027 price-to-earnings ratio, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. HKEX is scheduled to announce its second-quarter results next Wednesday (19th).

The USD-KRW exchange rate reversed to gains on the morning of August 10, rising to the late 1,410 won range after narrowing earlier losses driven by strong bid demand. At 11:01 AM in the Seoul foreign exchange market, USD-KRW traded at 1,416.40 won, up 0.30 won from the previous trading day's Seoul

The White House is considering the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on a June 29, 2026 Supreme Court ruling, according to a report by Yahoo Finance on August 9 local time. National Economic Council Chair Kevin Hassett stated that President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Wash

Major Korean construction companies reported improved profitability in the second quarter, driven by reduced cost burdens in housing projects. Hyundai Engineering & Construction recorded operating profit of 261.8 billion won, up 20.7% from the same period last year, while Daewoo Engineering & Constr

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a tax reform plan on the 3rd with no mention of virtual asset taxation. This signals the government will proceed with implementation on January 1, 2027 as originally scheduled. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yoon-chul stated at

US employers are reducing uniform wage increases in favor of performance-based compensation for 2027, according to compensation research firm PayScale reported by Yahoo Finance on local time August 9. Only 32% of companies plan across-the-board raises in 2027, down from 36% in 2026, while the