Crypto

Ontology restarts mainnet after 43-hour halt

Blockchain project Ontology restarted block production on its mainnet after it was halted for about 43 hours. Ontology had stopped producing blocks after receiving a security warning involving a project in its ecosystem that could threaten network assets. Many consensus node operators agreed to suspend block production to support an investigation and reduce risk. Ontology said its core infrastructure was safe and it lost no funds on the network.

Finance

Investors eye interest-bearing products as Korean stock market languishes

South Korea\'s stock market remains sluggish while market interest rates stay high, drawing investor attention to interest-bearing products such as brokerage-issued notes, repurchase agreements, government bonds and money market funds. Experts say the environment allows investors to secure interest income, but stress that choosing products should start with when the money will be needed. Product features, early redemption terms, credit risks and tax benefits vary, requiring careful checks of conditions and liquidity.