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According to statistics from corporate data agency CEO Score, out of the top 500 Korean companies by revenue, 328 companies achieved a combined operating profit of 156.35 trillion Korean won in the first quarter of this year, a significant year-on-year increase of 158.6%.During the same period, total corporate revenue increased by 29.4% year-on-year, reaching 1,038 trillion Korean won, up by 235.3 trillion Korean won compared to the same period last year.Global chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recorded a combined operating profit of 94.8 trillion Korean won.

ChainCatcher news, market analyst Ali posted on the X platform stating that Bitcoin currently shows signs of being "overheated." Data reveals that the average realized profit rate for traders has risen to 17%, which means that a large number of investors are in a significant profit position and the potential pressure for profit-taking is increasing.

Foresight News reports that, according to Reuters, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino delivered a speech at the Japan Financial Association annual meeting, calling for a "holistic approach" in designing the future global monetary system. He stated that options should not be limited to central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and stablecoins; tokenized bank deposits and central bank reserves operating on blockchain should also be considered.Himino noted that the United States has prohibited the issuance of CBDCs, instead promoting stablecoins to reinforce the dollar's status as the global reserve currency, while Europe is dedicated to advancing the digital euro to address fragmentation in its retail payment system. He pointed out that the divergence in approaches shows the design of the future monetary system must comprehensively consider technical feasibility, social costs, user convenience, financial stability, and monetary policy. "Japan is prepared for both paths," he said, noting that alongside pioneering legislation for stablecoins, Japan is also carrying out a CBDC pilot project.The Bank of Japan has now launched a "sandbox project" to explore the technical feasibility of tokenizing central bank reserves and using them for payment settlement on blockchain. Analysts noted that incorporating blockchain technology into reserve settlement may enable real-time clearing around the clock and reduce the risk of settlement bottlenecks under stress scenarios.