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According to Odaily, in response to The Information's report that "Polymarket plans to require users to complete KYC due to compliance pressure," Polymarket's Vice President of Engineering Josh Stevens stated that the report is not accurate. Josh Stevens said that Polymarket is currently testing a new beta product, and only some trial users are required to complete KYC verification during the testing period. The existing Polymarket website has not added any new KYC requirements. He further stated that after the testing of this product is completed, users will no longer need KYC to use it.

The Bank of Korea has kept the 7-day repo rate at 2.5%, continuing its wait-and-see approach since July last year—this follows four rate cuts made between October 2024 and May 2025. The decision was in line with the expectations of 22 out of 23 economists surveyed by the media, while one predicted a 25 basis point hike. This meeting marked the first policy session chaired by Governor Shin Hyun-song and was also the debut for new board member Kim Jinill. Kim Jinill, a former Federal Reserve economist, is widely regarded as more hawkish than his predecessor Shin Sung Hwan. Governor Shin is scheduled to brief reporters later on Thursday, and is expected to provide detailed policy outlooks as well as the board's assessments of the semiconductor industry and the domestic housing market.

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