Crypto

Bitcoin halving countdown starts with fewer than 100,000 blocks remaining

The number of blocks remaining until Bitcoin\'s next halving has fallen below 100,000, according to OKLink data and a Binance post. The next halving is estimated for April 12, 2028. Circulating supply stands at 20.05 million BTC, or 95.47 percent of the 21 million cap, leaving 950,000 BTC to be issued over about 100 years. Bitcoin has fallen since the April 2024 halving and remains influenced by institutional flows and macro indicators.

Fintech

iM Bank launches Chakchak account with preferential interest and lifestyle coupons

iM Bank has launched an app-only demand deposit account that combines preferential interest rates for salary-transfer customers with lifestyle coupon benefits. The Chakchak account is available to new customers and offers an additional 2.0 percentage points in interest on balances of up to 3 million won for customers who receive at least 1 million won in monthly salary payments. Eligible new customers can also receive coupons in various consumer categories through December.