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Crypto

Tether files trademark applications for name and logo in South Korea

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has filed multiple trademark applications in South Korea, including for its corporate brand and gold-linked stablecoin Tether Gold (XAUT). The move comes as discussions advance on tightening stablecoin rules, including possible requirements for foreign issuers to set up local branches. Rival Circle has also stepped up outreach in Korea and expanded platform partnerships. The domestic market is seen as large, though the regulatory framework is still unsettled.

Finance

Shinhan Bank to launch Shinhan Super SOL integrated financial platform next month

Shinhan Bank is running a pre-registration event ahead of the launch of Shinhan Financial Group’s integrated platform, Shinhan Super SOL. The bank said pre-registration for the launch event will be accepted through June 12. The platform is based on the existing Shinhan SOL Bank app and brings major group services, including banking, cards, securities and insurance, into one place. It will also provide a generative AI-based agent service.

Finance

KOSPI nears 8,000 as AI moves into financial front lines

South Korea\'s KOSPI keeps setting record highs, rising well above 7,000 and nearing the 8,000 mark as foreign buying focuses on large-cap semiconductor and AI shares. The rally is also linked to expectations for government policy and global liquidity, although several factors are seen as potential volatility risks. Investor money is shifting into policy funds, ETFs and tax-saving accounts, while banks expand corporate finance and strategic tie-ups. AI adoption is spreading across financial services.