Gate News message, April 29 — The Israeli Defense Forces and Israel's National Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on April 29 that they conducted an airstrike in northern Gaza on April 28, killing Iyad Ahmad Abdel-Rahman Shanbari, head of operations at Hamas's military intelligence

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor Shin Hyun-song pledged to advance the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and deposit tokens in his inaugural address on April 21. He outlined plans to expand these initiatives through the second

South Korea's exports rose 49.4% in early April, driven by strong semiconductor demand and high oil prices, leading to a $10.4 billion trade surplus. However, rising inflation and currency issues pose challenges for future growth.

South Korea's central bank Governor Shin Hyun-song aims to promote CBDCs and deposit tokens through Project Hangang Phase 2, emphasizing digital payment innovation and financial stability while signaling a softening stance on stablecoins.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved a pilot project for blockchain-based deposit tokens to replace traditional government purchase cards, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and cut costs. The initiative aligns with the country’s digital currency strategy.

Shin Hyun-song, nominee for Bank of Korea governor, acknowledged the coexistence of CBDCs and stablecoins at a confirmation hearing. He proposed a three-pronged approach for the won's internationalization and pledged to divest foreign assets to prevent conflicts of interest.

Shin Hyun-song, nominated as Bank of Korea governor, discussed the future coexistence of Korean won stablecoins at a parliamentary hearing. He emphasized plans to enhance the digital currency ecosystem, including Project Hangang Phase 2 and participation in the Agora project for cross-border payments.