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Anthropic Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with New Seoul Office
AI safety firm Anthropic announces a new office in Seoul, expanding its Asia-Pacific operations. The move aligns with Korea's ambitions to become a global AI leader.
Korea's Gaming Giants Double Down on NFTs: Can Seoul Lead Web3 Gaming?
South Korea's gaming giants are embracing NFTs and Web3, positioning Seoul as a potential leader in decentralized gaming despite regulatory challenges.
Tezos Implements Seoul Upgrade: Enhanced Security and Efficiency
Tezos rolls out its 19th protocol upgrade, Seoul, introducing native multisig accounts, aggregated attestations, and simplified staking, aiming to enhance blockchain security and efficiency.
Former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jeong-hoon Faces 8-Year Prison Sentence in Appeal
Former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jeong-hoon faces fraud charges over botched deal with BK Group Chairman Kim Byung-gun, awaiting an 8-year sentence, impacting governance and crypto industry regulatory landscape.
Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations
Prosecution delves into allegations of cryptocurrency embezzlement & breach of trust against ex-Kakao chairman & affiliate executives, marking the start of a formal inquiry with the examination of the complainant on Oct 11.
South Korean Shared Workspace Company Turns to a Blockchain-Powered Real Estate Platform
Sparkplus, a South Korean office sharing company, has announced a partnership with tech startup Kasa Korea for a blockchain-enabled real estate funding platform. Through the strategic collaboration, Sparkplus seeks to revolutionize Seoul’s sharing economy through a decentralized network that would enable people without much money to collectively and indirectly fund real estate.