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Travel Wallet faces capital task ahead of 2027 Kosdaq IPO

Travel Wallet, which is seeking a Kosdaq listing in 2027, must further bolster equity as its prepaid balances have risen rapidly. South Korea\'s financial authorities required the company to increase capital and improve profitability through changes to its business structure. Travel Wallet said it can meet the management improvement standards within the deadline and that there is no change to its existing IPO schedule. The company has not disclosed its current equity or the amount of capital it needs to raise.

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KOSPI drops 5 percent a day after record rebound, raising questions over August outlook

South Korea\'s KOSPI fell more than 5 percent on the first trading day of August, a day after posting a record rebound, as foreign and retail trading flows flipped. Analysts said it was too early to view the bounce as a trend reversal. The won-dollar exchange rate, semiconductor earnings confidence, U.S. rate direction and global risk appetite were cited as key variables. Brokers largely expect gradual recovery rather than a V-shaped rebound.

Crypto

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix slump puts bitcoin on edge; what markets are watching

A sharp fall in shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix is emerging as an early risk signal for bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency has recently shown a high correlation with AI-linked tech stocks. The selloff pushed South Korea’s KOSPI to a three-month low and spread to U.S.-listed SK Hynix shares and the Nasdaq 100. Markets are watching upcoming earnings and signs of whether AI investment expectations are weakening or risk aversion is deepening.