Morgan Stanley Upgrades South Korea Stocks After 30% KOSPI Crash
South Korea’s “leverage washout” has created a fresh entry point into the AI trade, according to Morgan Stanley, which lifted its rating on the country’s equities to overweight. The bank now sees the KOSPI climbing 36% to its 9,000 target. Strategists led by Daniel K Blake described the selloff as mainly technical. The bank previously […]
Mourinho wants Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius to stay at Real Madrid: report

Mourinho’s influence could stabilize Real Madrid’s squad, affecting transfer market dynamics and potentially deterring player departures. The post Mourinho wants Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius to stay at Real Madrid: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Switzerland’s Crypto Use Is Double Germany’s, Study Finds

Switzerland has spent years building the conditions for broader cryptocurrency adoption, and the latest data suggest those efforts are paying off. A Bearingpoint study found that 23% of Swiss adults use cryptocurrency at least occasionally, more than double Germany’s 11% rate, pointing to a market where digital assets have steadily become part of mainstream financial […]
South Korean stablecoin outflows exceed $367M in June as 18-month capital flight deepens

Prolonged stablecoin outflows from South Korea highlight regulatory challenges, risking financial stability and undermining capital control efforts. The post South Korean stablecoin outflows exceed $367M in June as 18-month capital flight deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Is Now Calmer Than South Korea’s AI-Driven Stock Market
Bitcoin (BTC) posted lower return volatility than South Korea’s benchmark stock index this year, Bloomberg data shows. A national stock gauge just out-swung crypto’s most-watched asset. By comparison, the KOSPI’s daily returns swung 63% from their average pace this year. Bitcoin’s swung just 48%. Two chipmakers integral to the South Korean market are driving the […]
Crypto Clarity Act final negotiations focus on ethics provisions in DC today

The Crypto Clarity Act’s focus on ethics provisions could shape future digital asset regulations, impacting market confidence and legislative support. The post Crypto Clarity Act final negotiations focus on ethics provisions in DC today appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Wall Street just ran its first live trades on blockchain, and the biggest names showed up

The integration of blockchain in live trades signals a transformative shift towards more efficient, transparent financial systems globally. The post Wall Street just ran its first live trades on blockchain, and the biggest names showed up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance to delist ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC on Aug. 17, 2026

Binance’s delisting highlights the importance of ongoing compliance and development for projects, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Binance to delist ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC on Aug. 17, 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Saudi Arabia may sell US Treasuries if US strikes Iran

Saudi Arabia’s potential financial maneuver could destabilize U.S.-Saudi relations and complicate future U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts. The post Saudi Arabia may sell US Treasuries if US strikes Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Micron’s 39% Plunge and SK Hynix, Samsung’s $1.3T Spending Worries US Chipmakers
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) closed at $823 per share on Friday, July 31, down 5.90% on the day and as much as 39% below its high this year. The slide is rattling more than one US chipmaker. SK Hynix and Samsung’s plan to spend up to $1.3 trillion combined on new capacity is adding pressure, […]