Industry

Korea to hold 2027 R&D budget strategy meeting, focus on funding restructuring

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and the Office of Planning and Budget held a strategy meeting on April 30 to discuss next year's research and development investment and the 2027 R&D budget. The government will allocate related budgets from an integrated national perspective to improve efficiency and consistency. It plans to restructure government R&D by linking spending cuts and efficiency measures to reinvestment, and to strengthen evaluations and inter-ministerial collaboration.

Crypto

XRP spot ETFs post $83.9 million in monthly net inflows; $1.40 support seen as key for $2.15

XRP is drawing attention as spot exchange-traded funds record strong inflows in April, reversing March outflows and adding to expectations of renewed institutional demand. Data showed inflows on most recent trading days and rising assets under management for XRP-linked exchange-traded products. XRP is attempting a rebound near key support levels, with technical targets tied to a break above resistance. Markets are also watching Ripple’s Las Vegas event, though past rallies have not always lasted.