Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Token Terminal on September 4 announced the addition of five new Backpack-issued tokenized stocks on Solana, including MSTR, NBIS, LLY, MRNA, and MRVL. The expansion reflects growing interest in asset tokenization within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Solana is a

On September 4, Token Terminal announced the addition of five Backpack-issued tokenized stocks on Solana: MSTR, NBIS, LLY, MRNA, and MRVL. The combined market cap for these assets is reported at $1.7 million, with MRNA and LLY holding the largest user bases of 1.2K and 1.1K

According to MoneyToday, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) penalties against Park Jung-lim, former CEO of KB Securities, and Jung Young-chae, former CEO of NH Investment & Securities, have been overturned by the Supreme Court in April 2026. The FSC had imposed a three-month

Korean bond-hybrid exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net assets of 24.3725 trillion won as of September 3rd, marking a 59.1% increase since January, according to financial data provider FnGuide. The growth reflects investor demand for products that combine stock market exposure with bond

Individual investors in Korea purchased exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the 32nd consecutive month through August, according to data from Yonhap Infomax. The August purchase volume totaled 2.3756 trillion won, marking the lowest monthly figure in a year despite the sustained buying streak. The

According to Yonhapnews, South Korean retail investors continued net purchases of exchange-traded funds for the 32nd consecutive month in August, buying 2.3756 trillion won—marking the lowest monthly volume this year and less than one-tenth of June's 24.672 trillion won peak. Despite the KOSPI

The Korean won strengthened significantly against the US dollar on the 4th, with the exchange rate closing at 1,350.4 won at 3:30 PM, down 8.9 won from the previous day and marking a 13% decline since the end of June when it stood at 1,549.4 won. The won's rally was driven by increased dollar

According to Korea Securities Depository data, Korean retail investors trading U.S. stocks sold major semiconductor stocks during Sept. 1-4, dumping over $100 million worth of Micron and $68.61 million of SanDisk, while also unloading $49.37 million of Marvell and $46.16 million of SK Hynix ADRs. M

According to Yonhapnews, the Korean won strengthened significantly on September 4, trading at 1,340 per dollar, down 13% from 1,549.4 won at the end of June. The rally was driven by strong export-driven dollar supplies, semiconductor firms' dollar sales, and a broader global weakness in the U.S.

The Korean stock market this week will be heavily influenced by US Treasury rate stability as the US Treasury doubles its long-term bond buyback program to $4 billion per session starting September 9, while key inflation indicators that will shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate path are

Korean financial authorities' strengthened delisting criteria for stocks are affecting 238 companies as of late last month, impacting over 3 million retail investors holding approximately 8 trillion won in stock value. According to data submitted to lawmaker Park Min-gyu of the Democratic Party

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) issued $20.9 billion in equity capital, placing it fourth among top US issuers according to a chart CEO Phong Le posted Sept. 3 on X. SpaceX led the ranking at $86.3 billion, followed by Alphabet at $25.7 billion and Intel at $23 billion. The company uses equity sales to

According to U.S. Treasury officials, the department is doubling its long-term Treasury debt buyback program to $4 billion per auction on September 9, up from the previous $2 billion. The expansion aims to stabilize bond market supply and lower long-term yields. This week will see multiple U.S.

According to a chart CEO Phong Le posted on X on Sept. 3, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) issued $20.9 billion in equity this year, securing fourth place among top U.S. equity capital issuers. SpaceX leads with $86.3 billion, followed by Alphabet at $25.7 billion and Intel at $23 billion. Strategy

Korean stocks displayed divergent performance patterns from August 3 to September 4, with the KOSPI rising 1.39% while mid-cap and small-cap stocks surged over 9%. Large-cap stocks gained only 0.69% as foreign investors sold 12.0458 trillion won, primarily targeting semiconductor giants Samsung

Korean stock market uncertainty is rising as the possibility of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike has increased again following stronger-than-expected US employment data released on the 4th (local time). While corporate earnings and export fundamentals remain solid and KOSPI valuation has

According to Korea Exchange data released on September 4, the KOSPI gained 1.39% between August 3 and September 4, rising from 6,595.45 to 6,687.21. However, the gains masked sharp divergence by company size: large-cap stocks advanced just 0.69%, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks surged 10.34% and

According to News1, U.S. employment data stronger than expected on September 4 pushed the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to 58.4%, up from 49.4% the previous day, according to CME FedWatch data. KOSPI's current forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at just 5.19x,

According to Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation data, South Korean retail investors' U.S. stock holdings reached $190.8 billion as of September 3, up $15 billion from August 3. The Nasdaq rose 3.9% in August, contributing to the recovery in portfolio values. However, actual trading activity