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KOSPI halts trading after 8% plunge

South Korea’s Korea Exchange halted trading in KOSPI-listed shares for 20 minutes on July 28 after the benchmark fell 8.02% to 6,213.51. Summary 8.02% KOSPI drop triggered a 20-minute marketwide circuit breaker at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday in Seoul. SK Hynix ADRs closed at $143.02, below their $149 offering price for first time Monday. July 29…

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Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Targets December Launch for Regulated Crypto Trading Infrastructure

Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, plans to launch a regulated cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and digital asset depository by December 1, 2026, marking a major step in the country’s effort to integrate digital assets into its traditional financial system. The initiative follows the approval of Russia’s new cryptocurrency framework, which allows licensed financial institutions to provide crypto…

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Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing

Weeks before its expected acquisition by SpaceX closes, AI coding startup Cursor is making its biggest push into India yet, launching its first country-specific subscription as the company bets on one of the world’s largest developer markets to drive its next stage of growth. On Monday, the startup introduced Cursor Start, a ₹649-a-month (about $7)…

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Apple Smart Glasses Target 2027 With Privacy Focus

Apple’s AI smart glasses may be arriving later than expected, and privacy appears to be one of the biggest reasons why. Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its first smart glasses as the company works through privacy concerns surrounding camera-equipped AI wearables. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple originally planned to introduce the glasses,…

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Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor explained that Strategy may fund STRC repurchases through MSTR stock sales or bitcoin sales. The company plans to adjust STRC repurchases according to market price and liquidity. Saylor’s objective centers on stronger liquidity, lower volatility, and sustainable independent demand for STRC. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman…

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CLARITY Act would weaken state fraud powers, James warns

New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to revise the CLARITY Act, warning that the crypto market structure bill could restrict states from prosecuting fraud and enforcing investor protection laws. Summary James said the bill could preempt state investor protection laws and weaken local enforcement. State and local authorities account for about 98.8%…

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Your Dead NFTs Aren’t Useless Anymore: The Vibe-Coded Game “Agent Fighter” is Bringing Them Back to Life.

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. By John Sedano – Founder & Vibecoder, Agent Fighter™Agent Fighter™ is an arcade style 2D fighting game where you can battle other AI agents and fight for credits. It throws out the traditional rulebook, offering…

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