Japanese messaging giant LINE developing CBDC platform
The platform would aid central banks in Asia with developing a central bank digital currency. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Korean blockchain lobby calls for crypto tax plan to be put on ice
The Korea Blockchain Association wants the government to postpone the implementation of its new tax framework until 2023. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bank of Korea digital won pilot moving to distribution phase next year
The South Korean central bank is on track with its CBDC pilot program, but still insists it has no current plans to launch. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
BMW Korea trials a blockchain-powered rewards program ahead of global launch
The car manufacturer is trialing the new blockchain system, which offers customers tokenized loyalty points, before its potential rollout worldwide. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Investor losses legal battle against Bithumb for 2017 data breach incident
The user claimed to have lost a massive amount of money due to Bithumb’s negligence. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Samsung’s new blockchain pilots are all about transparently tracking medicine
Blockchain continues to attract interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mandatory KYC verification may contradict privacy laws in South Korea
Will this legal contradiction be resolved before the deadline? Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
South Korean regulator is wary of NFT-based games
The South Korean gaming regulator is reluctant to embrace NFTs. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Police summon Bithumb chairman for questioning over alleged fraud
Police raids on the Bithumb offices are apparently not just FUD as more investigation reports come in. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Most firms in Korea’s ‘blockchain city’ don’t know what blockchain is
Is Busan a “blockchain city” in name only? Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
