David Schwartz, Ripple\'s former chief technology officer, publicly criticised online investment advice urging retail investors to buy an S&P 500 index fund because the index is near record highs. Responding to a post spreading on X, Schwartz wrote \"1) Buy high 2) ??? 3) Profit,\" saying the logic leaves out how buying at a peak leads to gains. The post drew close to 5 million views.

Hana Financial Group said three companies, including Hana Insurance, Finc and GLN International, have newly joined its flagship everyday finance platform Hana Money. With the additions, the app expands beyond point accumulation and Travelog free currency exchange to offer services such as currency exchange, payments, investment, insurance and asset management. The group expects stronger service links and synergy as participating affiliates rise to nine.