South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index( has been soaring continuously in recent days, with the market even predicting that it could break through the "5,000-point" mark as early as the first quarter of this year. As the representative South Korean stock index KOSPI experienced a rare single-day increase of 100 points, the securities industry has also seen a series of upward revisions to target indices. YuanDa Securities on January 6th raised its expected fluctuation range for this year's KOSPI from the original 3,800~4,600 points to 4,200~5,200 points. This is a significant upward adjustment compared to its forecast just two months ago, reflecting the current optimistic market sentiment. YuanDa Securities analyst Kim Long-kyu stated: "As the earnings expectations for the semiconductor industry rise sharply, the upward outlook for KOSPI has also been pushed higher." In particular, the earnings forecasts for leading stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have surged, which is considered the background for this index adjustment. As of the end of September 2025, Samsung Electronics' 2026...

Bitcoin's recovery above the $94,000 mark on January 5th reignited bold price prediction waves on Crypto Twitter, most notably YoungHoon Kim's statement that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 within 48 hours. This statement quickly spread, partly due to the short-term recovery momentum.

YoungHoon Kim, known for his high IQ, is launching a new XRPL-based cryptocurrency aimed at enhancing decentralized governance within the XRP ecosystem, following his previous $LAMB project. However, the XRP community has expressed skepticism about his intentions and credibility.

YoungHoon Kim plans to launch a new crypto token on the XRP Ledger, following the release of $LAMB on Solana. Despite his intention to support the XRP ecosystem, the project has faced skepticism and criticism from the XRP community regarding its credibility and Kim's past predictions.

The largest shareholder of Sanhe Coatings Industry has changed from the late Chairman Kim Jang-yeon to his daughter Kim Hyun-jung, who holds a 25.80% stake. This inheritance of shares is interpreted as a natural transfer of management rights, and Vice President Kim's management authority is expected to be strengthened. At the same time, inheritance tax issues are also a major concern. This change could impact the company's governance structure and relationships among shareholders, drawing significant industry attention.

XRP spot ETF sets a record of 29 consecutive days with zero outflows, accumulating a total of 1.15 billion USD. In December alone, it saw an inflow of 478 million USD, contrasting with Bitcoin ETF's evaporation of 1.1 billion USD. Kim, claiming an IQ of 276 and known as the world's highest IQ, predicts that a rise to 3 USD within 48 hours would require a surge of 60-70%, which is highly unlikely based on technical analysis. Standard Chartered Bank forecasts it reaching 8 USD by 2026.

Kim Byung-kee, a South Korean politician, is under investigation for allegedly attempting to influence the cryptocurrency market for personal gain, including promoting his son's employment at Bithumb while criticizing rival Upbit. The controversy raises questions of conflict of interest amidst ongoing regulatory challenges in South Korea’s crypto sector.

Kim Byung-kee, a South Korean politician, is under investigation for allegedly attempting to influence the cryptocurrency market for personal gain, including promoting his son's employment at Bithumb while criticizing rival Upbit. The controversy raises questions of conflict of interest amidst ongoing regulatory challenges in South Korea’s crypto sector.

What exactly is the beginning of Korea's cryptocurrency industry? TokenPost and Professor Kim Hyung-jung jointly launched the "Korea Cryptocurrency Pioneers" project to trace the roots of Korea's cryptocurrency and document the untold stories of the pioneers. The weekly released episodes contain only some core content. For more in-depth and grander stories, please visit frontier.tokenpost.kr.[Editor's note] As a Korean, the earliest person to establish a cryptocurrency exchange was Yo Sub Kwon. He co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange Coinsetter in New York, USA, in November 2012. This was about a year earlier than Korea's earliest exchange, Korbit, and, by the standards of that time, it was one of the most technically advanced exchanges. Coinsetter was founded by Yo Sub Kwon and Jaron

The KOSDAQ-listed company DY has decided to implement a paid capital increase through a third-party placement to raise approximately 60 billion Korean Won. The company plans to use the raised funds to supplement its operating capital and improve its financial structure. According to the electronic announcement from the Financial Supervisory Service on the 22nd, DY will issue 6,437,769 shares (common stock) at a price of 932 KRW per share. The subscribers are the company's largest shareholder, Leg Tech Co., Ltd. (2,145,923 shares), and Mr. Kim Young-bae (4,291,846 shares). The two subscribers will jointly hold all the newly issued shares. Third-party placement for paid capital increase refers to the method of issuing new shares to specific investors to directly obtain capital investment, which has the advantage of raising funds more quickly compared to public offerings. Analysis suggests that DY adopts this method to achieve the dual strategic goals of raising operational funds and reducing financial burdens. Through this capital increase, the largest shareholder's equity ratio will be increased.

YoungHoon Kim claimed the title of "XRP CEO" through social media, despite XRP lacking a formal corporate structure. His self-promotion reflects the asset's identity-first online culture, blending personal branding with community engagement, resulting in a meme-like phenomenon rather than legitimate market influence.

A prediction that XRP will reach $100 by 2029 is spreading wildly on the X forum, with YoungHoon Kim, who made this claim, claiming an IQ of 276. However, independent research has debunked this claim, and high-IQ organizations do not recognize such IQ scores. A report published by VICE in July 2025 shows that Kim's credentials have not been verified.

YoungHoon Kim, claiming the world's highest IQ, endorsed Dogecoin, sparking interest in the crypto community. He is also expressing support for XRP and launching a DAO project named LAMB276, raising questions about his intentions.

The world record holder for IQ, YoungHoon Kim (IQ 276), predicts that XRP will hit a new all-time high in 2026 and reveals that he will actively start buying XRP from now on. This prediction shocks the cryptocurrency community, as renowned commentator Gordon points out that when the smartest people on Earth begin accumulating XRP, it means that XRP's current price of $2 is beginning to approach a new all-time high.

Disney characters always bring warmth and a sense of security to people. From Mickey Mouse to more cross-generational classic figures, these characters have accompanied countless families through growth and have become the emotional core of Disney's centennial brand. However, with the rise of streaming media, the decline of traditional television, and the intertwining pressures of politics and technology, this entertainment giant is standing at a critical juncture of transformation. Bloomberg recently interviewed Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment. She is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's most astute executives and is even a potential successor to Disney's CEO. The program also featured interviews with several stars who have collaborated with Disney, including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, "The Resident" actor Ellen Pompé, and the shogun protagonist Hiroyuki Sanada, providing an in-depth look at this entertainment giant's ambitions in the global streaming and traditional television sectors, attempting to outline Disney's strategic layout in the global entertainment landscape. This article is excerpted from Bloomberg's interview program.

YoungHoon Kim, holder of the highest recorded IQ, announced his investment in XRP, suggesting its long-term potential amidst the launch of XRP on the Solana network. Analysts highlight critical support and resistance levels for XRP, with its future trajectory closely linked to Bitcoin's performance.

Bitcoin maximalist YoungHoon Kim, previously a strong supporter of Bitcoin, has now announced he will start buying XRP. Despite his past bullish predictions for Bitcoin, his recent switch has stirred reactions in the crypto community, with some suggesting it could signal a bullish trend for XRP.

As of December 11, 2025, self-proclaimed "world's highest IQ holder" YoungHoon Kim has ignited fresh controversy with a bold forecast: Bitcoin could surge to \$100,000 within the next seven days.

Tony Kim Dec 01, 2025 08:31 FLOKI price prediction shows potential 475% rally to $0.000280-$0.000320 range as RSI oversold conditions and bullish MACD momentum signal recovery from current lows. FLOKI Price Prediction Summary • FLOKI short-term target (1 week): $0.000050 (+2.4% from re

According to Mars Finance, as reported by Beincrypto, Simon Kim, the founder of the venture capital firm Hashed, has launched a real-time dashboard that estimates the fair value of Ethereum at $4,747.4. The current trading price of Ethereum is $3,022.3, and according to this tool, Ethereum is undervalued by 56.9%. The dashboard updates every two minutes and uses eight different valuation models. The Ethereum valuation dashboard integrates TradFi and encryption native analytical methods. It employs eight models to assess the intrinsic value of Ethereum, including three traditional finance methods: discounted cash flow (DCF, relying on stake yield), price-to-earnings ratio (P/E, set at 25 times), and income yield analysis, as well as TVL multiple, stake scarcity, market capitalization to TVL fair value, and Metcalfe's Law.

On November 17, YoungHoon Kim (金永勳), who is acclaimed as the smartest person in the world with an IQ of 276, predicted that Bitcoin will reach $220,000 in the next 45 days. Meanwhile, BitMine analyst Tom Lee reiterated the prediction of Bitcoin at $150,000 and Ethereum at $7,000 by the end of the year.

The British hacker Joseph James O'Connor, responsible for the most serious data breach in Twitter's history in 2020, has been ordered to forfeit over £4.1 million (5 million USD) in Crypto Assets. The 26-year-old was sentenced to five years in prison in the United States in 2023 for orchestrating the Twitter attack in July 2020, which led to the accounts of globally renowned figures such as Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, and Kim Kardashian being compromised.

Kim Young-hoon anticipates Bitcoin will hit $220,000 in 45 days despite its current dip, pledging to donate all profits for Christian church construction globally. The GROK AI model supports this prediction, estimating a rise to $175,000 in the same period.

Tony Kim Nov 14, 2025 06:15 OKX is set to introduce the 2Z/USDⓈ trading pair to its spot trading platform on November 14, 2025, enhancing the USDⓈ ecosystem and catering to diverse trading needs. In a strategic move to bolster the USDⓈ ecosystem, OKX has announced the launch of a new 2Z/

According to a report by Christine D. Kim from 深潮 TechFlow on November 14, Ethereum developers discussed the implementation plan for the Fork Choice Mandatory Inclusion List (FOCIL) at the 169th All-Core Developers Consensus Meeting. Developers are now more optimistic about credibly committing this proposal in the Heka upgrade rather than incorporating it into the Glamsterdam upgrade. During the meeting, various client teams held differing opinions on the inclusion of FOCIL in Glamsterdam. The Lighthouse and Lodestar teams supported the inclusion, while the Grandine team opposed it, and the Prysm team remained neutral. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Lodestar developer Matthew.

According to Mars Finance, on November 12, the Spot gold price remained above $4,100 due to signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market and Congress nearing the end of the government shutdown. New private sector data shows that U.S. companies averaged 11,250 layoffs per week in the four weeks ending in late October, reinforcing expectations for further rate cuts this year. Meanwhile, analysts at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, led by Soojin Kim, stated: "The government is about to reopen, and official economic data collection is expected to resume, providing clarity for future monetary policy decisions." Supported by central bank purchases and its attractiveness as a Hedging tool against global uncertainty, the precious metal continues to maintain a 56% rise this year. (Jin10)

Editor | Wu Says Blockchain This article is based on the roundtable discussion at the Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit titled "Asian Crypto Frontier: Balancing Regulation and Compliance Growth", hosted by Angelina Kwan, Managing Director of Stratford Finance. The guests include Wong Huei Ching, Director of Digital Financial Assets and Cryptocurrency Regulation at the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), Uli Agustina, Director of Digital Financial Assets and Cryptocurrency Regulation at the Indonesian Financial Services Authority, and Harry Kim, Chief Business Officer of Kintsugi Technologies in South Korea. Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit will be held on November 4 in Hong Kong, with the theme "Connecting Ideas through Blockchain."

In early November 2025, South Korea's alternative trading system Nextrade is considering launching digital tokens linked to K-Pop song copyrights as part of its strategic move to break the 70-year monopoly of Korean exchanges. The company's CEO, Kim Hak-soo, stated that they will achieve differentiated competition through over-the-counter products, leveraged inverse ETFs, and dark pool derivatives. Since its launch in March 2025, Nextrade's average daily trading volume has surged from 7.5 trillion Korean won (approximately $52 billion) in September to 13.3 trillion Korean won (approximately $92 billion) in October. However, due to legal regulations limiting trading volume to 15%, some stock trading has been temporarily suspended. This innovative attempt marks Korea's capital market expanding from traditional securities to the tokenization of cultural assets. If regulatory restrictions are relaxed, it could trigger a new wave of market transformation.

Tony Kim Nov 05, 2025 05:54 BNB price prediction shows potential for 16-43% upside to $1,100-$1,350 targets as technical indicators suggest oversold conditions may reverse in coming weeks. Binance Coin is currently navigating a critical juncture at $946, with

The ASEAN Secretariat officially announced that the alliance is not abandoning the US dollar for trade. Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn told AFP that ASEAN is not “giving up dollars” to mitigate risks emerging from Trump’s tariffs. “giving up dollars”The statement comes after the alliance

As the Spot Bitcoin ETF injects between $5 billion and $10 billion into the market each quarter, institutional demand for Bitcoin is accelerating. This wave of new capital is tightening Bitcoin supply and strengthening its long-term bullish structure. Hong Kim, Chief Technology Officer of Bitwise, cited data from Farside Investors stating that ETF inflows have created a "clockwork precision" stable force, describing it as a "long-term trend that cannot be stopped even by a four-year cycle," and predicting that "2026 will see a rise again." The continuous influx of funds reflects a profound transformation in the way traditional finance interacts with Bitcoin. This flagship cryptocurrency, once derided as a speculative asset, is now being absorbed through regulated investment vehicles, bringing predictable and sustained liquidity. The total assets under management of global crypto funds (including Bitcoin and Ethereum themed products) have surpassed $250 billion.

World IQ record holder Young Hoon Kim announced that he will convert all his assets into Bitcoin and support MAGA policies as a second-generation Satoshi. He emphasized that Bitcoin is the hope for the future economy and believes that the Bitcoin policy in the United States will help it become the global mainstream financial core.

Tony Kim Sep 29, 2025 10:10 ONDO trades at $0.89 with mixed signals as bearish momentum builds despite modest gains. Key support at $0.86 under pressure with RSI at 39.85 signaling potential weakness ahead. ONDO at $0.89: Your Questions Answered The ONDO

According to Mars Finance, Christine Kim, Vice President of Galaxy Research, summarized that during the 221st Ethereum Execution Layer Core Developers Meeting (ACDE), developers discussed the first public testnet upgrade of Fusaka, which is expected to be activated on October 1. Currently, there are still 4 client teams that have not released the relevant versions. Once the testnet upgrade is completed, the Fusaka Mainnet client will adjust the default value of the block Gas limit to 60 million Gas. In addition, the EthPandaOps team plans to launch the Holesky shadow fork tomorrow.

According to reports from Mars Finance, South Korean National Power Party member Kim Jae-seop has proposed the "Digital Asset Market Integration Act" as a representative. This is the third industry legislation submitted to the National Assembly and the first virtual asset industry bill proposed by South Korea's largest opposition party. The contents of the bill include: defining the concept of digital assets, implementing a business licensing/registration system, regulating governance structures and internal controls, protecting user assets, supervising unfair trading, stipulating the issuance and redemption obligations of stablecoins, special provisions for digital asset derivations, and establishing a professional brokerage business system.

Tony Kim Sep 22, 2025 09:31 PEPE trades under pressure with RSI at 40.24 showing neutral momentum while Bollinger Bands suggest potential support near current levels. Quick Take • PEPE currently trading with a -7.34% decline in the past 24 hours • PEPE RSI

According to Mars Finance, as reported by Jin10, during early trading, gold futures fell by 1.1% to $3,678.3 per ounce, while the dollar index rose by 0.2% to 97.05. The Fed lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as expected and hinted at two more rate cuts this year. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group analyst Soojin Kim stated that investors believe the Fed's guidance is not as dovish as expected, and Chairman Powell emphasized the inflation risks driven by tariffs, indicating that further rate cuts will be made on a "meeting-by-meeting" basis, which pushed the dollar higher.

Donald Trump accused Xi Jinping of conspiring with Putin and Kim Jong-un against the U.S. during a military parade in Beijing. The event showcased China's growing power and alliances while tensions in the region escalate despite ongoing U.S.-China trade discussions.

Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Crypto Morning Report brought to you by Paul Kim. Last week, Bitcoin sharply pulled back after hitting a historic high of $124,000, briefly falling below the $117,000 mark, mainly due to unexpected inflation data severely impacting the Fed's interest rate cut expectations — the market is betting that the rate cut frequency this year has shrunk from three times to two. The key drivers were the unexpected surge of 0.9% in the July PPI wholesale price index (the largest monthly rise in three years) and a sharp rise in the import price index, indicating that tariff costs are fully being passed on to consumers. This week, the market is focused on the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Meeting, where Powell's speech early Friday morning may release key policy signals, and Ethereum, unable to break through the previous high of $4,860, is currently reported at $4,460. ## Inflation Burns Interest Rate Cut Dreams: Three Rate Cut Expectations Shrink to Two The cryptocurrency market experienced severe fluctuations last week, with several inflation indicators exceeding expectations, forcing investors to lower their aggressive rate cut expectations from the Fed. Bitcoin is hitting

Richard Kim, former CEO of Zero Edge, faces charges for misappropriating $3.8 million in seed funding for personal gambling. Despite raising $4.3 million, he allegedly spent most within a week, misinforming investors about the company's finances. Zero Edge is now dissolving.

Welcome to this edition of the Asia-Pacific Crypto Morning Report—bringing you the key overnight dynamics that impact regional markets and global sentiment. This week's focus is on a review of last week and an outlook for this week (written by Paul Kim). With the deterioration of U.S. employment data, the divergence between the Trump administration and the Fed on interest rate cuts has intensified, and the release of inflation and employment indicators is affecting interest rate expectations for the next three months, causing market sensitivity to surge. Last week, the crypto market experienced significant fluctuations amid stagflation concerns, with Ethereum (ETH) rebounding strongly by 25% for the week despite a massive outflow from the BlackRock ETF, significantly outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) at 5.44%. Notable Wall Street investor Tom Lee even stated, "Buying ETH is the most important trade of the next decade." This week, the market's attention is locked on the upcoming U.S. July CPI data, the results of which will greatly influence the probability of a rate cut at the September FOMC meeting and the short-term direction of the crypto market.

Giá vàng đã tăng vọt lên trên $3,400/ounce sau thông báo của Tổng thống Trump về thuế quan đối ứng đối với vàng thỏi Thụy Sĩ, nhưng nhanh chóng giảm sau khi có sự làm rõ về các miễn thuế. Các chuyên gia cảnh báo rằng thuế quan có thể làm gián đoạn các hợp đồng tương lai của Mỹ và thương mại kim loại quý toàn cầu.

The cryptocurrency world has been rocked by the latest developments from South Korea, where a prominent crypto figure, known as ‘Jonbur Kim,’ has been denied bail amidst staggering allegations of a $245 million crypto scam. This decision, reported by Herald Business on July 30, means Park (whose rea

The price of Pi Network (PI) continues to be sluggish, currently reported at 0.4483 USD during the Asian afternoon session today (21). However, a well-known opinion leader in the Pi Network community, Kim H Wong, revealed in a post that an anonymous Whale holds over 330 million Pi coins, sparking speculation in the market about a new round of listings for Pi coins on DEX exchanges.

South Korean director Kim Tae-jun's latest work Wall to Wall ( The Sound Outside the Wall ) is now listed on Netflix, revealing the dilemmas faced by South Korean youth in Cryptocurrency Trading. Young people's interest in Crypto Assets continues to rise as they actively engage in Cryptocurrency Trading, especially in South Korea where this phenomenon is extremely common. The Sound Outside the Wall reflects the struggles of Korean youth when facing life pressures, financial difficulties, and societal expectations. The film wraps the story behind young people's Cryptocurrency Trading in a suspenseful thriller manner, reflecting the despair of South Korean youth. Many scripted details in the movie resonate with anyone who has engaged in Cryptocurrency Trading. The subtext of the voice from outside the wall If the young people in Taiwan feel very hopeless about Taiwan, then what about the young people in South Korea? The Sound Outside the Walls stars Kang Ha-Neul as the male lead Yu-sung, telling the story of a young man who spends his life savings to buy his dream home, only to discover that the building...

The Pi Network (PI) reached unprecedented popularity in 2025 and has a highly active global community, yet it has not been listed on a Centralized Exchange (CEX). Crypto analyst Kim H Wong explained in an article on X (formerly Twitter) the reasons why the Pi coin has not been launched on mainstream crypto asset platforms.

K Wave Media secures $1 billion through Anson Funds and SEPA agreements, allocating 80% of proceeds to Bitcoin acquisitions. The company starts its treasury strategy by acquiring 88 BTC, symbolizing fortune in Asian culture and commitment to Bitcoin accumulation. CEO Ted Kim confirms KWM’s goal to

Today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter is written by me! Join me as I reflect on the growth of the crypto industry. Then, Kim Klemballa from CoinDesk Indices answers questions on advisors' minds when it comes to pricing and benchmarking the asset class in “Ask the Expert.” I hope you enjoy our news

Oihyun Kim from BeInCrypto participated in South Korea's digital asset policy discussions as a member of the newly elected president's Web3 advisory team during the recent presidential election.

Bitcoin investment company Parataxis Holdings has reached a 25 billion KRW investment agreement with Bridge Biotherapeutics to acquire a controlling stake and rename it Parataxis Korea. After the transaction, a Bitcoin-based fund management platform will be created, with Edward Chin and Andrew Kim joining the board, while James Jungkue Lee continues to lead the biotech business.