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Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses
21.11.2021
The initiative is a part of the La Guaira Digital program, which aims to fast-track growth and induce economic stability in the country
Ruling South Korean Party Makes Pro-Crypto Policy U-Turn
20.11.2021
The head of the ruling Democratic Party in South Korea has promised to make a dramatic U-turn on crypto policy, claiming that “the time has come” for the government to stop regulating crypto and start “fostering” the industry....
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NFT-Collateralizing South African Startup Raises $5 Million in Latest Seed Round
19.11.2021
A South African startup, NFTfi, is reported to have recently raised $5 million which the company intends to use for boosting its business of collateralizing non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Cryptocurrency Loan Marketplace According to a Techcrunch report, NFTfi’s $5 million capital raise was...
South Korea's leading blockchain facing greater competition in NFT market
19.11.2021
South Korean blockchain platform Klaytn may see its domestic dominance dwindle if it cannot keep pace with competitors such as Polygon
Play-to-Earn Games Offer Alternative for Unbanked in South East Asia
18.11.2021
Crypto-based play-to-earn games like Axie Infinity (AXS) are paving the way for unbanked people in some countries in South East Asia to bypass dealing with banks altogether, and instead rely on their play-to-earn accounts, panelists at a discussion about blockchain gaming in South East Asia...
Creditors of Collapsed South African Crypto Firm Vote to Accept Offer to Resuscitate the Company
18.11.2021
Creditors of a South African crypto trading firm, Africrypt, have agreed to a proposal recently tabled by an unnamed investor who is seeking to resuscitate the collapsed company. Africrypt’s Intellectual Property In addition to paying $4 million — which will be used to pay off some...
South Korea embraces the proto-Metaverse
18.11.2021
South Koreas will be immersed in the Metaverse sooner than later, as industries and public services begin rolling out virtual avatars and applications across the country
Monster Girl Encyclopedia Wiki Will Be Sacked By Host Due To ‘Fetish’ Content
16.11.2021
Fandom, the company that now hosts a solid majority of video game and other pop-culture wikis, recently updated its “community creation policy” with a new section stating that it will no longer host pages that contain “fetish” content. Thanks to this policy update, the Monster Girl Encyclopedia...
Investments in Bitcoin Increased, in Ethereum - Dropped + More News
16.11.2021
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South Korean lawmakers push back against controversial “know-the-sender” rule
16.11.2021
If passed, more stringent reporting requirements would apply to domestic and international transactions, which some say would damage the growth of the industry
‘Only 1% of Super-Rich South Koreans’ Willing to Invest in Crypto – Survey
16.11.2021
Crypto investment has hit sky-high levels in South Korea this year, with trading volumes at most exchanges breaking all sorts of records, leaving stock market volumes in the dust behind. The issue of crypto has even infiltrated mainstream politics, where it could set to determine the result of next...
Coinbase Users Sharing Crypto Portfolios, ETFs in US & India + More News
15.11.2021
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Animoca Brands unveils plans for K-pop NFT metaverse
15.11.2021
Animoca Brands has announced it will partner with Korean record label Cube Entertainment to build a “K-pop metaverse.”
South African Fintech Raises $120 Million in Funding Round Led by Fidelity
14.11.2021
A South Africa and London-based fintech startup, JUMO, recently revealed it has raised $120 million in a funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company. AI-Powered Financial Services According to a report by Techcrunch, financial services giant Visa and Kingsway Capital also...
South African Crypto Token Holders Concerned About Status of Funds, Unable to Withdraw as Promised
13.11.2021
A group of South African cryptocurrency investors have voiced concerns about the fate of their investment in the Fight to Fame (F2F token) after they reportedly were unable to withdraw their funds as promised. Token Sale Attracts Over 2,000 Applicants According to an IOL report, the investors...
South Korea’s Prospective New President Mulls ‘Giving a Crypto to all Citizens’
13.11.2021
Crypto has become a key issue in the run-up to the South Korean presidential election – with shots firing in all directions as politicians hunt for votes.
As previously reported, the ruling Democratic Party nominee Lee Jae-myung has already pledged to unpick crypto tax law to delay the imposition...
AMC Starts Accepting Crypto, Regulatory Meetings, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty + More News
12.11.2021
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Unnamed South African Investor Proposes Buying 51% Stake in Collapsed Crypto Firm for $5 Million
12.11.2021
An unknown investor has proposed to acquire a 51% stake in Africrypt — the collapsed cryptocurrency investment company — for a purchase price of $5 million. However, in exchange for the offer, the investor wants all criminal proceedings against Africrypt directors dropped. Offer Must...
Business Giant Hankook Readies Crypto, NFT Move
12.11.2021
Hankook Technology, a South Korean conglomerate and part of the business group that comprises one of the world’s largest tiremakers (Hankook Tire & Technology), has announced that it is branching out into crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)....
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Seoul to Launch ‘Metaverse’ Public Service Platform in 2022
10.11.2021
Seoul says that it will become the first local government in South Korea to launch a metaverse public service platform.
The initiative is the brainchild of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which will launch a metaverse platform as part of its attempts to create a “contactless communication...