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Crypto
XRP path opens to non-security status as CLARITY bill raises hopes of bitcoin, ethereum parity
A draft U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity bill contains a provision that could classify XRP in the same category as bitcoin and ethereum, an analysis said. The draft would treat as non-securities digital assets already backed by exchange-traded products from Jan. 1, 2026. It introduces a “network token” concept that could exempt certain cryptocurrencies from additional disclosures and requirements. The Senate Agriculture Committee has delayed scheduling market structure legislation for review later in January.
Games & Commerce
Neowiz releases 'Sannabi Spin-off: A Haunted Day' for Nintendo Switch
Neowiz said on Thursday it has globally released the Nintendo Switch version of 2D action platformer 'Sannabi Spin-off: A Haunted Day', which it publishes and Wonder Potion develops. The game is a prequel that follows protagonist Major Song as he returns to the past and uncovers a secret hidden in a robot scrapyard. Neowiz will sell the original 'Sannabi' at a 35 percent discount on Nintendo eShop until Jan. 28 and is taking pre-orders for a physical package through Feb. 25.
Finance
Bank of Korea holds base rate at 2.50 percent, citing growth improvement and financial stability risks
The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board held its base rate at an annual 2.50 percent. The board said inflation is expected to gradually stabilise, while the improving growth trend continues and financial stability risks persist. It forecast the global economy to maintain modest growth, and said South Korea's economy continued improving on recovering consumption and rising exports. It flagged the exchange rate as an upside inflation risk and said the won-dollar rate rose back into the mid-to-high 1,400s.
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Industry
Gosung Engineering, KGA to develop AI drone cover-integrated battery
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Games & Commerce
NCSoft adds pre-creation servers for Lineage Classic
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AI & Enterprise
Shift Up joins '2026 Hope Ondol Warm Winter' campaign
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Industry
Hanwha proposes building zero-carbon ecosystem for electric ships
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Industry
Water expressway charging stations post 99.2 percent utilisation
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Finance
Bank of Korea holds policy rate for fifth straight meeting
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Games & Commerce
Kurly's 'Charieonae' private-label ready meals top 1 million in cumulative sales
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Finance
K Bank to support digital asset-based remittance and payment services between South Korea and UAE
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Finance
Woori Bank to expand productive finance to foster commercial AI software firms
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Finance
Korea Fintech Industry Association urges swift decision on slice investment OTC exchange licence
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Finance
Toss Bank rolls out Helpdesk integrated customer support platform
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Finance
KOSPI rises for 10th straight session despite U.S. headwinds, sets another intraday record
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Finance
U.S. Treasury's unusual verbal intervention seen pausing won's weakness
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Finance
Wall Street falls for second day on Iran fears, tech slide
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Finance
Hana Bank launches pension living expense loan for public pension recipients