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Finance
Korean stocks see record volatility on Middle East risks; AI race accelerates
South Korean stocks are seeing sharp swings as Middle East geopolitical risks broaden, raising the prospect of a prolonged war and pushing up oil prices and uncertainty in global markets. Extreme intraday moves have repeatedly triggered buying and selling sidecars. Financial groups and banks are reshaping governance ahead of annual meetings and stepping up efforts to expand women’s leadership. The industry is also accelerating AI-driven digital transformation across banking, payments and financial content.
Finance
PayPay delays Nasdaq IPO roadshow after fallout from Iran crisis
SoftBank subsidiary PayPay has delayed its Nasdaq initial public offering roadshow that was set to start on Monday, Reuters reported, citing two sources. The move followed market turmoil after U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. PayPay had planned to file an amended prospectus before the market opened and meet major institutional investors, but decided to wait and watch developments.
Crypto
Binance sees institutional investors entering in force, stablecoins taking root as payment method
Binance forecasts 2026 as a year when institutional investors enter the digital asset market in earnest and digital assets take root as practical payment methods. Binance Japan head Takeshi Chino highlighted institutional participation, stablecoin expansion and links with AI as key trends. He pointed to growth in corporate digital asset treasuries and detailed Binance Japan’s plans to expand token listings and deepen cooperation with PayPay, amid shifts in Japan’s tax and regulatory framework.
