A potential SK Hynix-Intel partnership could intensify competition in the memory chip sector, challenging Samsung and diversifying US production.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Sept
Euclyd's funding success could accelerate AI hardware innovation, challenging GPU dominance and reshaping energy-efficient data center solutions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team15 Sept
Samsung's buyback could signal a shift in South Korean corporate governance, potentially narrowing the "Korea discount" and boosting investor confidence.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team15 Sept
Samsung's investment in AI chip alternatives highlights a shift towards diversifying suppliers, reducing dependency on dominant market players.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept
The Bank of Korea warned that leveraged trades tied to Samsung and SK Hynix could amplify market volatility if the AI chip cycle weakens.
South Korea’s economy is booming on demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, with nominal GDP growing 21.9% in the first half of 2026. Almost 70% of that expansion comes from semiconductors alone. How the AI Chip Boom Is Powering South Korea The KOSPI is South Korea’s benchmark stock index, dominated by semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco14 Sept
The rejection underscores the tension between financial prudence and the urgent need for infrastructure to support AI-driven semiconductor growth.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept
Apple pays Samsung about $250 per iPhone Duo screen under a three-year exclusive deal with no rival supplier.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth11 Sept
Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 11, 2026 — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, released its August TradFi trading data. Trading volume across stock, index, and ETF Futures rose 130% month-on-month, while the number of available contracts grew 35% to over 400. Tokenized stocks and ETF Spot trading volume increased 30%, with gains across nearly all existing listings. Memory and Semiconductor Trading Broadens Across U.S. and Korean Markets Stock Futures trading activity broadened from a single dominant memory stock to multiple U.S. and Korean memory stocks in August. Five of the top 10 Stock Futures by trading volume tracked memory and storage companies. SKHYNIX (SK hynix) ranked second overall and first among Stock Futures tracking individual stocks, with trading volume up approximately 401% month-on-month. MU (Micron) ranked third, up approximately 267%. Combined trading volume for Stock Futures tracking Korean companies and markets (SKHYNIX, SKHY, SAMSUNG, and KORU) rose approximately 348%. Their share of total Stock Futures trading volume increased from 14% in July to 27% in August. SNDK (SanDisk) continued to record volume growth, although its share fell from 25% to 11%. Trading activity also expanded into semiconductor ETFs. SOXL Stock Futures, tracking a semiconductor ETF offering 3x daily long exposure, ranked first as trading volume surged approximately 1,192%. Its share of total Stock Futures trading volume rose from less than 4% in July to 20% in August. SOXS Stock Futures, tracking an ETF offering 3x inverse daily leveraged exposure to the U.S. Semiconductor Index, also recorded 436% volume growth. Meanwhile, trading volume for SPX500 Stock Futures, tracking the S&P 500 Index, declined approximately 32%, reflecting a shift in trading activity from broad-market indices toward sector-specific exposure. Beyond memory and semiconductors, trading volumes for SPCX (SpaceX) and TSLA (Tesla) Stock Futures rose approximately 45% and 784%, respectively. They ranked fifth and tenth, reflecting continued activity in commercial space and electric vehicles. Note: Rankings are based on individual Stock Futures listings. SKHYNIX and SKHY are ranked separately. Tokenized Stocks and ETFs Record 30% Spot Volume Growth Spot trading volume for MEXC’s Tokenized Stocks and ETFs rose approximately 30% month-on-month in August. Their share of total TradFi Spot trading volume increased from 63% in July to 73% in August. Approximately 99% of existing listings recorded higher trading volumes, while the top 10 accounted for just 12% of the segment’s volume, indicating broad-based growth rather than activity concentrated in a single asset. CRCL (Circle) ranked first, with trading volume up 69% month-on-month. COIN (Coinbase) and HOOD (Robinhood) also placed in the top 10. Combined trading volume across these three crypto-related listings rose 47%. NBIS (Nebius), an AI cloud infrastructure company, ranked third, with trading volume up 188%, the highest growth rate among the top 10. NVDA (NVIDIA) ranked fifth, with trading volume up 54%. AI-related trading activity spanned both semiconductors and cloud computing. MEXC enables users to trade products linked to U.S., Korean, and Hong Kong equities with USDT through a single account, simplifying access across markets. Stock Futures support long and short positions around the clock, including outside underlying market hours. Stock Futures trading during August’s 10 weekend days accounted for approximately 11% of monthly volume, reflecting demand for access when underlying markets were closed. The MEXC 0808: Stock Season 0-fee event attracted more than 86,000 users and saved participants over $1 million in trading fees. “The sustained growth in stock-related trading across multiple asset classes and markets underscores the accelerating global demand for accessible, diversified market exposure,” said Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC. “We remain committed to expanding our equity-linked offerings and simplifying access for users worldwide, consolidating trading into a single account and delivering on our core proposition, trading Wall Street, without walls.” About MEXC Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway. With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity. MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC For media inquiries, please contact MEXC PR team: media@mexc.com Source
NewsBTC•BlockmanPR11 SeptSamsung says iPhone switchers to its foldables are rising as Apple enters the market with its iPhone Duo.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock10 Sept
Samsung's investment in Mistral AI could set a precedent for integrating AI in semiconductor manufacturing, potentially reshaping industry standards.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Samsung's High-NA EUV adoption could reshape DRAM production, intensifying competition and influencing semiconductor industry dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Samsung SDS's strategic AI partnerships enhance its competitive edge, fostering innovation and setting a high entry barrier for rivals.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Samsung SDS's AI partnerships may reshape South Korea's tech landscape, influencing AI model rankings and market dynamics significantly.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
Samsung and SK hynix lifted Kospi Tuesday as Dow futures fell and oil climbed on Middle East tensions.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock8 Sept
This collaboration could significantly enhance on-device AI capabilities, reducing reliance on cloud services and improving data privacy.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 SeptKospi rises as Samsung and SK hynix gains offset renewed US-Iran tensions and a hawkish Fed speech.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock1 Sept
The collapse of single-stock ETFs in South Korea highlights the risks of leveraged investments, prompting regulatory intervention and market caution.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
SK Hynix and Kioxia's potential collaboration could significantly shift market dynamics, challenging Samsung's dominance and impacting global competition.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Aug
Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to South Korea’s two biggest chipmakers shed close to $1 billion in August. The withdrawals mark the first monthly outflow since the products launched in late May. The reversal comes as enthusiasm around the AI trade has weakened and regulators have introduced measures aimed at curbing speculative demand. Leveraged Chip
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir25 Aug
