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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

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