What is Aria Protocol? It is an innovative decentralized infrastructure project focused on tokenizing intellectual property (IP) and real-world assets (RWA). This allows assets that were previously illiquid to become tradable, programmable, and capable of generating revenue. Through close integration with the Story blockchain, Aria not only opens up new financial opportunities for the cultural and entertainment industry but also provides investors with access to top-tier cultural assets.

South Korean media reported that all BTS members have completed their military service and are expected to embark on a new world tour in 2026. HYBE's stock price has been adjusted to 380,000 won, with a market capitalization increase of 3 trillion won in one month. The tour is expected to attract around 4 million viewers, and HYBE is also planning to expand into the South American market, leveraging the upcoming concert film to create a buzz.

Seoul detained hackers: 39B won, among the victims BTS Jungkook – the largest episode 21.3B in crypto; 12.8B returned; 25B attempts thwarted. The operation is extremely wide in scope; there were 258 victims: 75 businesspeople, among whom was one of the top-100 group entrepreneurs, also 11

258 victims’ personal data stolen from six public and financial portals. BTS star Jungkook targeted with 8.4B won HYBE stock theft attempt. 21.3B won in virtual assets stolen, 12.8B won recovered by police. South Korean authorities have uncovered one of the country’s largest cyber fraud cases, d

With the proposal for the launch of the Korean won stablecoin sparking heated discussions, supporters hope to promote its use in K-pop transactions to enhance cross-border payment efficiency. However, consumers still lack understanding of stablecoins, and there is considerable market competition pressure. Implementation still needs to focus on the actual application benefits and user experience.

According to reports, Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of HYBE Entertainment, which manages the world-class KPOP boy group BTS, has recently come under the scrutiny of the Financial Supervisory Service of Korea. This is mainly due to inquiries from investors during the Big Hit era about potential listing plans. At that time, Bang Si-hyuk indicated that relying solely on BTS was insufficient and hoped to wait until other artists were also developed before going public. However, a year after Bang Si-hyuk denied any listing plans, HYBE went public. At that time, investors sold their stocks to HYBE-affiliated funds, which made a profit of 1.2 trillion Korean won (, approximately 25.4 billion New Taiwan dollars ). Investors during the Big Hit period inquired about the listing plan, which was denied by Bang Si-hyuk. HYBE Corporation was formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, founded by producer Bang Si-hyuk. Big Hit broke the dominance of YG, JYP, and SM by employing a strategy of acquiring small and medium-sized companies, along with the growth of its own artists.

Written by: Luke, Mars Finance In the past month, Story Protocol's performance in the crypto market has been remarkable, making headlines almost daily. As a Layer 1 blockchain project focused on intellectual property (IP) management, Story Protocol has sparked a wave of tokenization by introducing some of the world's most influential cultural assets—such as Justin Bieber's "Peaches," BTS's "Like It’s Christmas," and the movie "Balisty x"—into the blockchain through its core protocols Aria and STR8FIRE. This has not only attracted the attention of institutions like Grayscale but has also sparked widespread discussion: What is the operational mechanism of the Story ecosystem? How does it achieve profitability? What can creators and ordinary users gain from it?

The KPOP craze has swept the world, with some even going to Korea to open securities accounts just to purchase shares of idol groups' companies. In fact, it's not necessary. Aria Protocol, built on the Story blockchain, puts intellectual property rights on the chain, raises funds using Blockchain, and purchases the copyright of well-known artists' songs. The protocol has currently raised 10.95 million euros, purchasing Justin Bieber's "Peaches," Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa's "Prisoner," and the upcoming goal is to acquisition BTS's "The Truth Untold" featuring Steve Aoki, in addition to the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Story Protocol is born for IP, in line with Aria's positioning

Aria announced the tokenization of BTS and collaboration with Steve Aoki on a part of the copyright of the single 'The Truth Untold', introducing it into the RWA IP field. Aria Premiere Launch has raised $10.93 million, with a music catalog containing works from top global artists, expecting a 7% annualized royalty. 'The Truth Untold' is included in BTS's album 'Love Yourself: Tear', with over 670 million plays on various platforms.

Written by Teng Yan Delphi, Source: Twitter 0xPrismatic; Compiled: Pine Snow, Golden Finance Entertainment is the next megatrend that will rely heavily on NFTs. In Asia alone, this is an opportunity worth $18 billion. K-POP is a typical example. K-POP is Korea's number one cultural export. South Korean boy band BTS earns $5 billion a year, accounting for 0.3% of South Korea's GDP. Asian fans are enthusiastic. They are willing (financially) to support their favorite stars and support them on their way to success. The core of the fandom is the purchase of a large number of physical albums and merchandise. The top 5 K-POP groups alone have sold more than $1.5 billion in albums. Fans buy photo albums for photo cards, posters, and other souvenirs. Some have...