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Crypto
Institutions buy gold, retail investors turn to coins: what lies ahead for 2026 asset markets
A long-running debate over gold versus bitcoin is entering a new phase as market volatility increases. Gold, a traditional safe haven, is repeatedly setting record highs, while bitcoin, once dubbed “digital gold,” is fighting to defend key psychological support. Precious metals posted strong gains in 2025, supported by rate-cut expectations and geopolitical risks, alongside rising gold-backed ETF holdings. Bitcoin remains sensitive to macro swings, leverage positioning and a stronger dollar, keeping it in a more retail-driven profile.
AI & Enterprise
China's LLM startup Moonshot AI raises additional $500 million to expand AI infrastructure
China's AI startup Moonshot AI has raised an additional $500 million, SiliconANGLE reported on Wednesday. The Series C round included a $150 million investment from IDG Capital, with existing backers Alibaba Group and Tencent also taking part. The investment increased Moonshot AI's valuation to $4.3 billion. The company is prioritising expansion of AI computing infrastructure, the report said. Its Kimi K2 Thinking model drew attention after its launch last November.
Crypto
Tether buys additional 8,888 bitcoin, becomes fifth-largest holder
Tether bought an additional 8,888 bitcoin, bringing its total to 96,000, Cointelegraph reported on Thursday. The purchase makes it the fifth-largest corporate bitcoin holder after Binance, Robinhood and Bitfinex. Tether keeps a strategy of investing 15 percent of quarterly profit in bitcoin, with the latest buy worth about $780 million. CEO Paolo Ardoino denied claims of selling bitcoin, saying assets moved to Twenty One Capital.
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Telecommunications & Media
KT loses 10,000 subscribers on first day of penalty fee waiver
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AI & Enterprise
NIA chief Hwang Jong-seong says public sector AX key to help AI top 3 goal
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People
Hana Bank visits military bases nationwide through regional business headquarters
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Industry
Samsung Display starts mass production, supply of V-Stripe QD-OLED
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Finance
Korean banks complete 360 billion won contribution to New Start Fund
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Crypto
Nexthrus CEO Jang Hyun-kook says company will work at 'speed of thought' in 2026
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Finance
Woori Bank hires ex-Samsung Electronics executive Jung Eui-chul to lead digital sales
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Finance
FSC chairman vows faster finance overhaul, full rollout of national growth fund
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Industry
Korea exports hit record $709.7 billion in 2025 on semiconductor boom
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Industry
SK Chairman Chey Tae-won urges staff to ride AI wave and take on 'Seungpungparang' challenge
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Finance
Retail investors post record net selling despite KOSPI rally last year
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General News
President Lee says 2026 will be year of great leap through major transition
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Industry
LG Electronics unveils 2026 LG Gram with aerospace material and in-house AI
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AI & Enterprise
Big Techs step up AI M&A push, from chips to agents
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Games & Commerce
Naver, Kakao-backed K-startups head to CES 2026 in global test