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Crypto

Focus shifts to lame-duck session after U.S. Senate blocks Clarity Act debate motion

The U.S. Senate rejected a procedural motion to begin considering the Clarity Act, which would set a regulatory framework for digital assets and delineate oversight roles for the SEC and CFTC. The vote failed 49 to 50, well short of the 60 votes needed. Democrats raised concerns over ethics provisions tied to President Donald Trump and crypto-related business, citing conflicts of interest and investor protection. Republicans said the bill was not finished and could return in the lame-duck session.

Finance

Samsung Active Asset Management fund managers suspected of front-running ETF holdings, regulator probes

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service is investigating allegations that some fund managers at Samsung Active Asset Management bought shares in advance of their inclusion in exchange-traded funds to seek improper profits. The watchdog is examining whether they identified stocks set for active ETF portfolios, bought them through nominee accounts and later sold for gains. The case emerged while authorities reviewed a prior information leak tied to the KoAct Kosdaq Active ETF listing.

AI & Enterprise

JobKorea says first-half AI job postings jump 128 percent, non-development hiring rises

JobKorea said AI job postings in the first half rose 128 percent from a year earlier, with about 18,000 AI-keyword listings registered through June. It said postings designated as AI specialist roles increased 128 percent, and experienced-hire postings rose 140 percent, outpacing entry-level roles. Non-development AI job postings climbed 325 percent, lifting their share to 21.6 percent. Large companies recorded the biggest rise in postings.