South Korea permits 24-hour currency trading to modernize markets

The shift from crypto to leveraged ETFs in South Korea highlights retail investors' appetite for high-risk assets, raising regulatory concerns. The post South Korea’s leveraged ETFs hit record $45B in assets as retail investors pivot from crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea's massive AI chip investment could reshape global tech dynamics, boosting regional development and influencing crypto markets. The post Samsung and SK Hynix commit $880B to AI chip production in South Korea’s biggest-ever tech bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced the listing of Metaplex (MPLX) and Nexus (NEX). MPLX will be available to trade with BTC and USDT trading pairs on the Solana blockchain platform. NEX will be listed in the USDT market on the Ethereum network. Deposits and withdrawals will start

The massive ADR offering by SK Hynix could significantly impact South Korea's currency market, affecting crypto trading dynamics and investor behavior. The post South Korea braces for $29 billion currency tsunami from SK Hynix’s massive ADR offering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Powered by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Korea is seeing a surge in wealth, but there are questions over who gets to share in the profits When South Korea’s most high-profile divorce case returned to court last month, the lawyers were arguing not just about the breakdown of a relationship, but also the exact date at which to value shares in one specific company. The judges’ decision in Seoul could change the value of business tycoon Chey Tae-won’s assets by billions of dollars. The shares were in the holding company behind SK Hynix, the manufacturer of chips powering AI systems around the world. Continue reading...

KakaoPay's Super Wallet could revolutionize digital finance in South Korea, bridging traditional and decentralized systems while navigating regulatory landscapes. The post KakaoPay develops super wallet for stablecoins and tokenized assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

INCHEON, South Korea, July 2, 2026 — SK bioscience has announced that it will lead the Research Optimization & Trial Outcome Recommender (ROTOR) project, an AI-powered evidence synthesis and clinical […] The post SK bioscience Launches AI-Powered Initiative to Reduce Uncertainty in Vaccine-Development Decisions appeared first on AIwire.

Image credit: RoboCup Federation. RoboCup 2026 kicked off today in Incheon, South Korea, with the league competitions running until 5 July. It’s an exciting time for RoboCup, as there have been some updates to the leagues and competition format. Most prominently, the soccer leagues will have a primary focus on humanoid robots. In a series […]