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Major South Korean telecom company plans launch of blockchain wallet for crypto and NFTs

South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom has signed a joint agreement with other blockchain firms aimed at developing a digital wallet which can support cryptocurrencies, nonfungible tokens, and digital credentials. In a Monday announcement, SK Telecom said its blockchain arm would be collaborating with AhnLab Blockchain Company and Atomix Lab to develop and operate a Web3 wallet. According to the firm, it will be using Soulbound Tokens, or SBTs, to verify credentials seemingly including memberships and certifications in addition to being capable of storing digital assets. Atomix Lab will use…

Aave to launch overcollateralized stablecoin called GHO

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Decentralized finance (DeFi) giant Aave has unveiled plans to launch an overcollateralized stablecoin called GHO, subject to the community DAO’s approval. The announcement was made by Aave Companies — the centralized entity supporting the Aave protocol on its Twitter page on July 7, stating:  “We have created an ARC for a new decentralized, collateral-backed stablecoin, native to the Aave ecosystem, known as GHO.” According to the governance proposal shared on Thursday, GHO would be an Ethereum-based and decentralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar (USD) that could be collateralized with…

African infrastructure firm lands $150M to launch crypto water token

South Africa-based H20 Securities has reportedly raised $150 million from the GEM Digital investment firm through the sale of the H20N token. By investing such a tremendous amount, GEM Digital will hold H20N tokens, which will be used to guide funding in water delivery infrastructure in areas that lack sufficient access to fresh water. GEM Digital is a $3.4 billion Bahamas-based investment firm specializing in alternative investments such as digital assets and resource extraction devices. H20 Securities aims to bring more significant development in water infrastructure worldwide and hopes that…

NFT and Web3 gaming console to launch in 2024, Chinese firms to check ID for NFT buying, and more

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Polium, a company that markets itself as “building the products and infrastructure for Web3 gaming,” has said it’s launching a gaming console that will support multiple blockchains and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The “Polium One” console announced on July 3 is slated for an initial Q3 2024 release and will support the Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), BNB Chain (BNB), ImmutableX, Harmony, EOS, and WAX blockchains. We are introducing the Polium One, A multi-chain console for Web 3 Gaming. #Web3OnConsole pic.twitter.com/tkRaP2O13A — Polium (@Polium__) July 2, 2022 Currently, the only…

Crypto Exchange Coincoinx to Launch Crypto to Fiat Payments App in Venezuela – Emerging Markets Bitcoin News

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Coincoinx, a cryptocurrency exchange, will reportedly launch a service that will allow users to skip trading crypto for fiat to make payments in Venezuela. The service, which is called Coinpago, will allow users to make payments in every store and retailer in the country that accepts Pagomovil, a banking service that allows seamless fiat transfers between banks in the country. Coincoinx to Ease Crypto Payments in Venezuela While cryptocurrency is slowly going mainstream, becoming more popular in many locations around the world, there are still many retailers and…

DappRadar and LayerZero launch chain-agnostic staking token

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DappRadar and omnichain interoperability protocol LayerZero have launched a new token to enable cross-chain staking across multiple blockchains and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks — a move designed to minimize fees and increase access to staking opportunities. The functionality for the newly launched RADAR token is provided through a set of smart contracts, DappRadar said. One of the contracts is known as the controller and the other as a proxy. The two smart contracts work together to enable the new staking mechanism. Requests made to withdraw or claim rewards are…

Stratis (STRAX) Soars 200% From June Low On Sky Dream Mall Launch

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After the news of the launch of the Sky Dream Mall metaverse and Stratis GBP stablecoin, the price of STRAX increased by 200% from its low of $0.365 on June 15 to its high of $1.20 on June 29, according to data from coinmarketcap. The price dropped the next day and is currently trading at $1.09, although it is still up from its low. The record high for STRAX was $22.77 on January 8, 2018, more than four years ago. However, the coin’s record low was $0.011 on August 12,…

Cappasity to Launch the Solution for Creating NFT-Based Loyalty Programs – Press release Bitcoin News

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press release PRESS RELEASE. SANTA CLARA, CA, June 29, 2022/ — Cappasity provides solutions for 3D digitizing of products for online stores and classifieds. Soon, the platform will offer an NFT service, allowing store owners to create a new communication and marketing channel with their customers. Cappasity users will get the opportunity to create NFTs based on uploaded 3D product visuals in just a couple of clicks. On top of that, a Cappasity NFT contains a section for additional materials that can be added even after the store’s customer receives…

The Sandbox Partners With Time Magazine to Launch the “Time Square” on the Metaverse

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The popular blockchain gaming company, The Sandbox, has joined forces with TIMEpieces, the NFT arm of TIME Magazine. According to the announcement, the partnership’s goal is to reimagine Times Square, the iconic New York City landmark, as a virtual hub for commerce and art in the Metaverse. To consolidate this collaboration, TIME acquired land in The Sandbox. This newly acquired land will house the virtual TIME Square landmark and serve as the platform’s space for virtual experiences as TIMEPieces holders would be able to attend exclusive meetings on the land.…