According to ChainCatcher, a report by KB Financial Group titled '2025 South Korea Wealth Report' reveals significant growth in the country's high-net-worth individuals. The report, based on data from ETNews, analyzes individuals with financial assets and real estate exceeding 1 billion Korean won. It indicates that the number of high-net-worth individuals in South Korea is increasing at an annual rate of 9.7%, rising from 130,000 in 2011 to an estimated 476,000 by 2025. The total financial assets of these individuals are also growing at an average annual rate of 7.2%, expanding from 1,158 trillion won in 2011 to 3,066 trillion won by 2025. This year marks the first time their financial assets have surpassed the 3,000 trillion won threshold. The report also highlights a shift in asset composition among South Korea's wealthy. While the proportion of real estate assets has decreased, there is an increase in the share of physical assets such as gold and jewelry, as well as crypto assets.

In his article, "Grasp the Essence, Embrace Innovation, and Effectively Accelerate the Development of the Digital RMB," Wang Yongli, former vice president of the Bank of China, points out that China's policy orientation of firmly promoting the development of the digital RMB and resolutely curbing virtual currencies is fully clear. This policy orientation has exceeded the strong expectations of many and is still subject to considerable social controversy. Therefore, it is necessary to explain the reasons for resolutely curbing virtual currencies, while simultaneously accelerating the innovative development and widespread application of the digital RMB both domestically and internationally, quickly establishing its unique advantages in international payments, and forging a successful Chinese path for the development of digital currencies.

According to Odaily, Charlie Noyes, a general partner at the crypto venture capital firm Paradigm, announced on the X platform that he has resigned from his position. Despite stepping down, Noyes will continue to work alongside Paradigm founder Matt Huang as a board observer for Kalshi. He will also support Paradigm's portfolio companies and their founders. Noyes joined Paradigm at the age of 19 as its first employee and was promoted to general partner in February of this year.

US prosecutors expanded charges against Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old crypto promoter known as “Bitcoin Rodney,” over the $1. 8 billion HyperFund scheme. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/crypto-promoter-bitcoin-rodney-faces-up-to-20-years-on-new-charges/

A US bank employee is being banned from working in the financial industry after he allegedly forged customer signatures to steal tens of thousands of dollars. source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/12/14/bank-employee-fakes-customers-signatures-withdraws-over-38000-from-accounts-federal-reserve/

Charlie Noyes, a general partner at crypto venture capital firm Paradigm, announced in a post on the X platform that he has resigned from his position. However, he will continue to participate in Kalshi affairs as a board observer alongside Paradigm founder Matt Huang, and will also provide support to Paradigm's portfolio companies and founders. Charlie Noyes joined Paradigm at the age of 19 as the firm's first employee and was promoted to general partner in February of this year.

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Bitcoin’s prolonged period of heavy outflows appears to be easing after months of sustained selling pressure. source: https://ambcrypto.com/350b-in-crypto-losses-but-big-bitcoin-buyers-are-moving-in/

Johns Hopkins researchers show brain-like AI architectures can mimic human neural activity before training, highlighting design over massive data for efficient learning. source: https://catenaa.com/industries/technology/johns-hopkins-study-finds-brain-like-ai-can-learn-before-training/

Yuzhi Financial, operating under the guise of "virtual asset copy trading," has been exposed for allegedly attracting investors with high returns. Recently, multiple investors have reported difficulties withdrawing funds from its virtual asset trading app, "HSEX." The platform subsequently demanded users pay a "self-certification margin" of 20% of their total account balance and increased withdrawal fees from 10% to 30%. Previously, the Joint Office for Preventing and Combating Illegal Financial Activities in Xinyi City, Guangdong Province, the Leading Group Office for Preventing and Combating Illegal Financial Activities in Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and the Financial Affairs Center of Shigu District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, had all issued relevant risk warnings. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange also disclosed that Yuzhi Financial and its related websites, HSEX and HKEX, have been repeatedly listed as suspicious websites and have no connection with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Industry insiders point out that such projects lack real-world business support and rely on high-yield promises and referral bonuses as their core characteristics. Investors are advised to be wary of the high-yield temptations in the virtual asset sector and guard against illegal financial risks. (Economic Observer)

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