# Korean Bithumb exchange to launch NFT marketplace

# Korean Bithumb exchange to launch NFT marketplace

“# Korean Bithumb exchange to launch NFT marketplace ” South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is developing an NFT marketplace with “a large company” thought to be LG CNS, a subsidiary of LG Corporation.  Bithumb CEO Heo Baek-young confirmed in a Jan. 13 interview that the exchange was currently developing a nonfungible token (NFT) exchange which…

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# ICON commits 0M to interoperability incentive fund

# ICON commits $200M to interoperability incentive fund

“# ICON commits $200M to interoperability incentive fund ” The ICON Foundation announced plans to launch an interoperability incentive program for 200 million ICX, or approximately $200 million at the time of publication. The foundation supports the development of the ICON network, South Korea’s largest public aggregator chain. The foundation said that it hopes this program…

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# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets

# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets

“# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets ” Major South Korean crypto exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb and Korbit will follow Coinone’s lead in banning transfers to non-verified wallets, industry analysts say.  Yesterday Coinone announced that it would reject deposits from unverified private wallets starting Jan. 24 to reduce the risk…

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# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises M

# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises $60M

“# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises $60M ” Dunamu, the operator of major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is progressing with blockchain development as its blockchain arm Lambda256 secured new funding. According to a Dec. 15 announcement, Lambda256 raised 70 billion Korean won ($60 million) in a Series B round, valuing the company…

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