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Finance
Samsung Asset Management launches Samsung public participation national growth fund
Samsung Asset Management will begin selling the Samsung public participation national growth fund from May 22, with subscriptions open until June 11 or earlier if the allocation is exhausted. The product is designed to share the policy outcomes of the government-led national growth fund with the public. Proceeds will be invested in unlisted companies and KOSDAQ firms in 12 advanced strategic industries. It offers tax deductions and has a five-year, closed-end structure.
Crypto
Institutions buy, whales sell: Why Bitcoin rally stalls
Bitcoin continues to see buying from institutions and retail investors, but overlapping sell pressure from long-held whale wallets is preventing a clear upside breakout. On-chain data showed a large share of the selling coming from long-term holders even as weekly purchases exceed new issuance. Strategy added 24,869 BTC in a week, and analysts estimated it could buy more. Some long-term holders used OTC deals, keeping exchange imbalances limited.
AI & Enterprise
Europe tech stocks surge on AI boom; semiconductor and optical network shares more than double
European tech shares tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure are surging this year, with some stocks posting triple-digit gains. Aixtron has risen 189 percent, while Technoprobe, STMicroelectronics and Nokia have also climbed sharply. The rally reflects expanding AI investment into data centres, networks and semiconductor equipment. Analysts say Europe’s lack of pure-play AI names is concentrating flows into a few proxy beneficiaries, even as regulatory and power constraints may limit broader momentum.
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AI & Enterprise
Alibaba says it has finished early-stage AI investment and enters full commercialisation
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Crypto
30 percent of bitcoin at risk of quantum exposure, Glassnode says address reuse key
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Telecommunications & Media
After Touch ID and Face ID, 'Ear ID' emerges as earbuds read heartbeats for authentication
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Games & Commerce
Netmarble to hold first Mongil pop-up store at Hanam Starfield on June 3
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People & Appointments
Kiwoom Securities awards 102 million won in scholarships to 51 university students
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Finance
Coocon posts 4.47 billion won Q1 operating profit, expands stablecoin and AI businesses
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AI & Enterprise
Emro unveils agentic AI supply chain solution at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium
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AI & Enterprise
Douzone Bizon launches promotion to mark Wehago AI Edition release
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Crypto
Dunamu launches Upbit Skills for AI agents to lower API barrier
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Mobility
Tmap data shows 'hip Buddhism' boom lifts visits to Bulguksa, Naksansa and other temples
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Finance
KB Kookmin Bank, KODIT to support firms hit by Middle East war with 230 billion won inclusive finance
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Industry
Ganfeng starts initial production of 500 Wh/kg solid-state lithium metal battery
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Finance
Berkshire sells entire stakes in Visa, Mastercard; not due to performance
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AI & Enterprise
SanDisk tops 2026 first-half returns, up 509 percent and beating bitcoin and gold
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Crypto
U.S. Congress introduces 'ARMA' bill to mandate 20-year holding of bitcoin reserves