Search results for Jan. 16
Crypto
$900 million flows into BlackRock\'s IBIT as bitcoin spot ETFs extend institutional inflows
U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows of $996.4 million last week, the biggest weekly inflow since mid-January, as inflows extended for a third straight week. Over the past three weeks, cumulative inflows topped $1.8 billion, with most money going into BlackRock’s IBIT. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw net inflows of $275.8 million, the largest since mid-January.
Crypto
XRP spot ETFs see fund rebound with $11.2 million in daily inflows
XRP spot exchange-traded funds recorded $11.2 million in net inflows on April 14, their biggest daily inflow since February. Data from SoSoValue cited by The Crypto Basic showed the products extended a three-session inflow streak alongside a rebound in XRP prices. Bitwise’s XRP spot ETF and Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ led the day’s inflows. New inflows over the period totalled $21.75 million, lifting cumulative net inflows to $1.23 billion.
People & Corporate
Welcome Savings Bank Seomyeon branch prevents 16 million won voice phishing loss
Welcome Savings Bank said on Feb. 13 that an employee at its Seomyeon branch received a letter of appreciation from Busanjin Police Station for pre-emptively blocking voice phishing damage. The recognition followed a Jan. 16 case in which a customer was nearly deceived into losing 16 million won. The employee reported the case, suspended payments and registered anti-fraud services, and prevented additional losses.
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AI & Enterprise
MSIT visits Yeongnam to discuss R&D policy and budget direction
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Telecommunications & Media
US lawmakers press Netflix on overseas production; Sarandos says Korea is separate
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Telecommunications & Media
Cha Eun-woo faces tax evasion allegations as Shinhan Bank draws attention
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Games & Commerce
Com2uS holds 4th Unijam With Com2uS with Unidev
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Crypto
Ethereum mainnet transactions surge but not real users
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Telecommunications & Media
Netflix\'s \'Isatong\' captivates global viewers as new titles pile up
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Games & Commerce
E-commerce rivals gain ground as Coupang growth slows, key metrics rise
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Finance
As KOSPI surges, shift of bank funds to stock market accelerates
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People
Korea Fintech Industry Association appoints Bidax CEO Ryu Hong-ryeol as vice chairman
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Crypto
Ethereum draws in institutional capital, seen topping $15,000 by 2027
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Crypto
Analysis sees XRP mirroring bitcoin\'s $2 era pattern
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Telecommunications & Media
SKT files administrative lawsuit over 134.8 billion won fine for USIM hack
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Industry
VMAX unveils new electric scooters, from ultralight commuter to high-performance model
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Telecommunications & Media
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold leak shows new colors and display changes
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People
Sh Suhyup Bank holds appointment ceremony for 2026 new recruits, 67 assigned to roles