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Kakao Pay Securities launched fractional stock trading for domestic Korean stocks on the 10th, starting with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Ecopromo. The service allows investors to purchase Korean listed shares starting from 1000 won without buying full shares, with a minimum trading unit

A cross-border crypto laundering technique called Hwanchigi has accounted for $6.4 billion of the $7.1 billion in illegal cryptocurrency transactions recorded in South Korea since 2021, according to a Crystal Intelligence report covering activity through August 2025. The method exploits cryptocurren

South Korean financial authorities finalized amendments to the Special Financial Information Act enforcement decree scheduled for Cabinet review on the 11th, clarifying that travel rule requirements apply only to transfers between registered domestic virtual asset service providers and not to

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced fuel price rollbacks effective August 11 during a press conference on August 10. Gasoline will decrease by at least P4.70 per liter, diesel by at least P4.30 per liter, and kerosene by at least P4.88 per liter. The rollback follows easing pressure in global

TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor foundry, reported revenue growth deceleration in July. The Taiwan-based company posted consolidated revenue of 467.58 billion Taiwan dollars (approximately 20.5408 trillion won) for the month. While this represents a 44.7% increase year-over-year, the growth r

The Bank of Korea announced on the 10th an extension of the unified issuance period for 1-year monetary stabilization bonds from 2 months to 3 months as part of its MSB issuance system reform. The reform responds to Korea's steep economic growth, which has increased currency demand and reduced

Mirae Asset Venture Investment and Aju IB Investment stocks surged during afternoon trading on the 10th following SpaceX's stock price gains despite its first major lockup expiration. As of 2:34 PM, Mirae Asset Venture Investment traded at 16,530 won, up 16.49% from the previous trading day, while A

Coinsbuy suffered a reported $7.9 million crypto theft around 13:00 UTC, with wallets drained across Ethereum and Tron networks. The platform temporarily paused deposits and withdrawals before resuming services. The incident contributes to 2026's sharp rise in crypto security breaches, with 207

SK Hynix announced a Q2 dividend of 375 won per share, representing a 0.02% dividend yield, triggering shareholder criticism amid the company's strong financial performance. The announcement coincided with reports that employees receive bonuses equivalent to 10% of operating profit, fueling

Securities firms in South Korea saw their electronic short-term bond issuance plunge by 101.3 trillion won in July, dropping from 147.5 trillion won in June to 46.1 trillion won, according to data from the financial investment industry and Shinhan Investment & Securities released on August 10. The s

Samsung Life Insurance's stock surged 97.7% through July, recording the highest return among 20 major Asia-Pacific insurers according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data released on August 10. The rally was driven by expectations that Samsung Electronics, in which Samsung Life holds over 8%

Brazil's central bank published Resolution BCB No. 584 on Aug. 7, requiring crypto firms to delay certain transfers to self-custody wallets and foreign crypto platforms for up to 24 hours starting Jan. 1, 2027. The rule applies when a single transaction or a customer's combined transfers during

Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump's first administration, urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act as it awaits a possible vote in September. Esper argued the legislation extends financial controls that apply to dollar transactions into the digital ecosystem,

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