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Crypto

Bitcoin 21 million cap under scrutiny as \'perpetual issuance\' debate heats up

A debate over Bitcoin\'s 21 million supply cap has resurfaced after early developer Peter Todd raised questions about long-term security under declining block subsidies. The issue is whether transaction fees alone can sustain proof-of-work security as halvings reduce subsidies. Todd has floated “tail emission,” continued small issuance after new issuance ends, though he has not proposed a concrete change plan. Critics call the idea risky, warning it could undermine trust and threaten Bitcoin’s viability.

Finance

Samsung Securities commercial paper licence seen as green light, Meritz still in fog

Samsung Securities is seen as closer to winning approval to issue short-term commercial paper as regulators consider lowering sanctions linked to sales misconduct at key branches. The Financial Services Commission is expected to decide on the sanctions at its July 31 meeting, and the licence agenda could reach a Sept. 9 meeting. Meritz Securities, meanwhile, has not advanced its application, with prosecutors investigating alleged unfair trading and other issues weighing on timing.