POSCO International issued Korea's first non-financial blockchain digital bond (about 1.4 trillion KRW) with HSBC as lead underwriter, cutting settlement to three days. Abstract: POSCO International issued a blockchain-based digital bond in a private placement of about 1.4 trillion KRW, with HSBC as sole lead underwriter, marking the first such issue by a South Korean non-financial company and the second digital bond in the country after Mirae Asset Securities. The bond uses blockchain for issuance, registration, trading, and settlement, offering enhanced security, faster settlement, and broader global investor access (three-day settlement vs. five). This follows POSCO’s prior blockchain-based payment system deployment and aligns with Hong Kong's subsidy program to promote digital bonds. POSCO and HSBC plan further collaboration in blockchain, digital finance, and transformation, including potential STO market participation.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDIDR (US Dollar vs Indonesian Rupiah) has surged by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

During a Foresight News event, Vitalik Buterin outlined two levels of simplification—interface-level tweaks and broader system-level changes—and argued that Ethereum’s growth depends on reducing system complexity to boost participation by users and developers. Buterin distinguishes interface vs. system-level simplification; for Ethereum, reducing system complexity is crucial to boost user and developer participation and overall adoption.

ZachXBT warns Bitcoin Depot ATMs impose steep premiums—$25k fiat at $108k/BTC vs ~$75k market (about 44%), leading to ~ $7.5k loss on 0.232 BTC; also notes a $3.26M security breach. This article summarizes ZachXBT's warnings about Bitcoin Depot's pricing practices and a recent security breach, highlighting risks from inflated rates and security lapses for users.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CHFZAR (Swiss Franc vs South Africa Rand) has dropped by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, AUDZAR (Australian Dollar vs South Africa Rand) has dropped by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDHUF (US Dollar vs Hungarian Forint) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market