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### **Invested 30 billion won of personal funds since 2023** ### **10 billion won buyback and purchase of 20 million coins** ### **"Will fulfill responsible management and restore trust"**  Regarding the Wemix hacking incident, Wemade Chairman
### **US Government Determined to Impose Tariffs in April... Korean Government Focuses on 'Minimizing Impact'** ### **Non-tariff Barriers Such as Beef and Google Maps Likely to Become Justification for Pressure**  The United States has announc
The real owner of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been acquitted of charges of committing fraud worth 100 billion won. According to legal circles on the 17th, the Supreme Court's 1st Division (presiding Justice Seo Kyung-hwan) finalized the lower
Possibility of verdict date notification between 17-18th Trial situation and Han Deok-soo's verdict are variables President Yoon Suk Yeol's Constitutional Court impeachment trial verdict is expected to be announced in the latter part of this week. Ac
### **US Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Not Worried About the Market... It's a Healthy Adjustment"**  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (pictured) described the recent stock market decline as "a healthy and normal adjustment" and stated that "
Daishin Securities Analysis Amid international gold prices surpassing $3,000 per ounce for the first time in history during trading, analysis suggests that gold mining stocks remain undervalued compared to gold itself. On the 17th, Park Hyun-jung, a
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Revealed in CBS interview U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on the 16th (local time) regarding President Donald Trump's announcement to impose reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners starting on the 2nd of
The main focus in the New York stock market this week (17-21) is the regular Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting taking place over two days on the 18th and 19th. According to the CME FedWatch, Wall Street expects with over 90% probability th
Lending Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to subsidiary Korbit Bitstamp sold to US company It has been revealed that NXC, the parent company of game company Nexon, holds cryptocurrencies worth tens of billions of won. This fact became known recently
Retail sales on 17th, FOMC scheduled for 18-19th Trump's tariff uncertainty also a variable The biggest event for the New York stock market this week (17-21) is the Federal Open Market Committee regular meeting (FOMC) held over two days on the 18-19t
NH Investment & Securities forecasts KOSPI weekly range of 2500-2650 "Pay attention to the possibility of resolving political uncertainty" The KOSPI index returned to the 2560 level, the same as the previous week's closing price, after showing volati
Trump wants to lower US Treasury rates for the people $6.5 trillion in bonds mature in first half of year... need to reduce interest burden Powell: "Will not yield to pressure for rate cuts" Inducing 'recession' for rate cuts is risky Pressuring alli
"Price volatility is excessive... not even under consideration" The Bank of Korea has expressed reluctance regarding discussions about including Bitcoin in foreign exchange reserves. On the 16th, the Bank of Korea responded to written inquiries from
 U.S. President Donald Trump has said that his statement about 'ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours' during last year's election campaign was a "sarcastic expression." In a pre-released interview with the TV program Full Measure on the 15th
 It has been revealed that the head of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency policy in the Donald Trump administration held cryptocurrency-related assets worth approximately 300 billion won. According to documents recently disclosed
Safe-haven Asset Preference Amid Trade War Gold prices have surpassed $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history. This surge is the result of increased demand for safe-haven assets as market uncertainty grows due to the widespread trade war
'Pardon' deal with major shareholder Concerns over presidential conflict of interest Allegations have emerged that the family of US President Donald Trump is discussing ways to acquire stakes in the US subsidiary of Binance, the world's largest crypt
Tesla: "Increased Production Costs... Reduced Export Competitiveness" US Treasury: "Not Worried About Stock Market, Focusing on Medium and Long Term" It was reported on the 13th (local time) that even Tesla, the electric vehicle company of Elon Musk,
A university staff member who was in charge of managing a professor's account has been sentenced to prison after embezzling nearly 20 million won to purchase cryptocurrency and then falsely claiming that her "personal information was hacked." On the
"Decoupling Expected Until Early May" "2nd Round of Return Race Anticipated" [WowQuick] Investment Information Platform A forecast suggests that the decoupling phenomenon between US and non-US stock markets will conclude by early May at the latest. O
Both Yoon and National Assembly urge swift conclusion President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial verdict is expected to be delivered next week at the earliest. Considering various circumstances, it is highly likely to be delayed until the middle or
Acting President Choi Sang-mok assessed that "the financial and foreign exchange markets are facing significant external uncertainties due to U.S. tariff impositions and counteractions from affected countries, as well as growing concerns about U.S. e
Approaching $3,000 per ounce International gold prices have reached an all-time high and are on the verge of breaking the $3,000 per ounce mark. This is attributed to the Trump administration's tariff policies increasing uncertainty in the global eco
Major indices on the New York stock market fell sharply again. Although U.S. wholesale prices for February came in below expectations, uncertainty about Donald Trump's tariff policies continues to shake the market. On the 13th (local time), the Dow J
◆ Trump's Trade War Determination Causes New York Stock Market to Plunge The three major New York stock market indices all fell as market anxiety grew due to the escalation of trade wars, including the Donald Trump administration's threat of retaliat
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his determination to proceed with the announcement of 'reciprocal tariffs' against the entire world on the 2nd of next month. When asked by reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte a
### "It's just giving Ukraine time to catch its breath" ### Putin visits the front line in military uniform  Russia has rejected the '30-day ceasefire proposal' suggested by Ukraine and the United States. Russia stated that it cannot accept a
Tesla drops 42% while BYD surges 'Decoupling' evident after Trump's election Impact of intensifying US-China autonomous driving competition The 'decoupling' phenomenon between and BYD stock prices is becoming more pronounced. Unlike Tesla, which has
Hang Seng Index Surges 20% This Year CATL, Tsinghua Unigroup and Others Pursuing Listings Chinese mainland companies are increasingly knocking on the doors of the Hong Kong stock market. This comes as the Hong Kong market, which had been stagnant for
Warning on spreading house price increases in Seoul "As housing transactions increase, debt rises with a 1-2 month lag...we're watching carefully" Additional rate cuts in first half may not happen The Bank of Korea has assessed that the recent increa