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Finance

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix leveraged ETF launch nears as fee war begins

South Korea’s securities industry is set to list single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, triggering a competition among asset managers over fees. Eight managers plan to list 16 products on May 27, including 14 leveraged ETFs and two inverse ETFs, the first such listings in the country. Fee levels vary widely, but the products are geared toward short-term trading, making trading costs and market-making quality key considerations.

Crypto

Strategy\'s 762,099 BTC value disputed: $20 billion sale vs $100 billion repurchase

A debate has widened over the real disposal value of Strategy\'s 762,099 bitcoin, valued at about $51.5 billion on paper. Some argue a large-scale sale would hit liquidity limits and recover no more than $20 billion, while others say the cost to acquire the same amount in the open market could exceed $50 billion and possibly reach $100 billion due to slippage. Analysts also cite conflicting mNAV metrics and differing views on dilution.

Crypto

Polymarket acquires crypto payments startup Brama to boost liquidity in prediction platform

Prediction market Polymarket has acquired crypto payments startup Brama, The Block reported on March 18, citing Fortune. The purchase price was not disclosed. The company said the deal will improve the user experience on Polymarket. Fortune said Brama could help attract capital to niche betting markets that lack liquidity. It cited small wagers such as outcomes of Spanish bowling matches, where liquidity is hard to secure.