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The global metaverse hub: Why South Korea is investing $200M in its metaverse ecosystem
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5 January, 2023

The global metaverse hub: Why South Korea is investing $200M in its metaverse ecosystem

South Korea announced in 2022 that it was investing KRW224 billion in the metaverse, and as the year unfolded, the...
China in global lead with over 1,400 blockchain firms: report
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5 January, 2023

China in global lead with over 1,400 blockchain firms: report

A national white paper revealed that combined, China and the United States account for over half of all global blockchain...
FTX Japan to allow withdrawals from February
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5 January, 2023

FTX Japan to allow withdrawals from February

FTX Japan and Liquid Japan customers will be able to regain access to their accounts in mid-January and will get...
Compass Mining wins $1.5M settlement against hosting firm Dynamics Corp
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4 January, 2023

Compass Mining wins $1.5M settlement against hosting firm Dynamics Corp

Compass Mining filed the lawsuit in June after Dynamics terminated a hosting agreement with the miner—a rare win in a...
UK’s new tax break on digital assets seeks to attract foreign investors
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4 January, 2023

UK’s new tax break on digital assets seeks to attract foreign investors

The Rishi Sunak government will implement a tax exemption for foreign investors who purchase digital assets through local investment brokers...
Digital asset adoption, CBDC efforts, new laws and more: Africa’s 2022 in review
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4 January, 2023

Digital asset adoption, CBDC efforts, new laws and more: Africa’s 2022 in review

Morocco lifted the ban on digital assets, Kenya is now taxing Bitcoin, Nigeria drafted its first law recognizing Bitcoin, Zambia...

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