Cryptocurrency: Kraken crypto exchange shuts down operations in Japan
Dec 30, 2022 08:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Kraken announced it would halt its operations in Japan following global layoffs. The US-based digital currency exchange cited the current Japanese market conditions and the frail crypto market around the world as the main...
NFT: Square Enix signs deal with Gumi to create NFT gaming marketplace
Dec 27, 2022 10:30 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Square Enix has shelled out $52.7 million or 7 billion yen to invest in the mobile entertainment content publisher and developer Gumi Inc. The Japanese gaming giant that is known for its Final Fantasy video game series...
Cryptocurrency: Huobi partners with Visa to launch Huobi Visa Card
Dec 27, 2022 09:37 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Huobi, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Seychelles, has joined forces with Visa Inc. to introduce the Huobi Visa Card, which will make it easier for customers to convert and use their cryptocurrencies as payments to at...
NFT: Dunamu's Momentica drops Le Sserafim digital collectibles
Dec 24, 2022 03:09 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Dunamus Momentica is dropping girl group Le Sserafims first NFTs or digital collection. The South Korean fintech firm has teamed up with Hybe entertainment company to form Levvels Inc., which provides blockchain-based...
NFT: LG displaying innovative shoe shelf with NFT shoes at CES 2023
Dec 23, 2022 08:06 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
LG Electronics is participating in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2023), which is happening from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8 in Las Vegas. For this, the South Korean electronics firm is showcasing one of its innovative...
NFT: Lotte Department Store to launch ‘Next Museum’ NFT art gallery
Dec 21, 2022 06:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Lotte Department Store is opening an NFT gallery to exhibit digital artworks. It will be called the Next Museum and will be inaugurated at Lotte World Mall in Seoul on Dec. 23. Lotte Department Store is holding an NFT...
Cryptocurrency: Binance acquires Voyager’s assets as FTX deal collapsed
Dec 20, 2022 08:59 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Binance, a cryptocurrency company and exchange platform, has taken over the deal to buy Voyagers assets for $1 billion. The agreement comes after its deal with FTX failed since it also went under not long ago. Sam...
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