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Finance
Prosecutors raid Daishin Securities, reviving brokerage internal controls debate
A prosecutors’ raid on Daishin Securities in a probe into alleged price manipulation involving a manager has reignited concerns over the effectiveness of internal controls across South Korea’s brokerage industry. The employee is suspected of colluding with outside actors to boost a KOSDAQ-listed stock and generate illicit profits worth tens of billions of won. Daishin says it detected suspicious trading early and reported the case, but some see the investigation expanding. Regulators and firms are also stepping up internal-control measures.
AI & Enterprise
Engineering AI gains momentum, expanding into chip design and 3D modelling
Industry efforts to move beyond large language models into engineering and physical AI are gaining traction, spanning semiconductor design, 3D modelling of products and robot operations. Cooperation among companies is increasing as interest in AI-led manufacturing innovation grows, and startups are accelerating their moves. The article rounds up recent product launches, investments and partnerships, including tools for design, automation, coding, enterprise productivity and AI security in South Korea and abroad.
Crypto
Circle beats estimates in fourth quarter, shares surge
Stablecoin issuer Circle posts results that significantly exceed market expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025. It reports revenue of $770 million and net profit of $133.4 million, or 43 cents a share, compared with analysts’ forecasts of 16 cents a share and $747 million in revenue. USDC supply grows 72 percent from a year earlier to $75.3 billion. Circle reports 2025 revenue of $2.7 billion but a $70 million net loss.
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Crypto
Kraken launches fixed-rate crypto lending service for Pro users
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AI & Enterprise
Adobe unveils auto video draft generation feature in Firefly
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AI & Enterprise
OpenClaw founder says exploration matters more than perfect plan in AI development
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AI & Enterprise
OpenAI COO says well-designed ChatGPT ads can improve user experience
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AI & Enterprise
Google expands Gemini to automate multistep tasks in Android apps
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AI & Enterprise
US cybersecurity agency in crisis as Trump cuts and firings prompt warning of paralysis
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Telecommunications & Media
Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds4 series built on over 100 million ear data points
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Telecommunications & Media
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series with AI, camera and privacy upgrades
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Crypto
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin like Apple in 2013; 45 percent drop is a rite of passage
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Industry
Solidigm 122TB enterprise SSD price triples in a year
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AI & Enterprise
Xenon sets up Indonesia unit to target Southeast Asia AX market
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People
MG Community Credit Cooperatives Federation launches 2026 entry-level recruitment
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Finance
Park Sang-jin says 150 trillion won national growth fund will speed industrial restructuring
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AI & Enterprise
Veeam launches Agent Commander for AI risk response and recovery from agent errors
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Telecommunications & Media
Voice phishing incidents, losses fall for fourth straight month