Crypto.com, trusted by more than 80 million customers worldwide and the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Altava Group, a vertical AI fashion tech company delivering innovative virtual experiences and products for majo
Domestic game companies are putting significant effort into capturing the Middle East market. Based on “oil money,” this region possesses high financial power and purchasing capability but is still an untapped market due to inadequate communication infrastructure and other issues. Although the uncer
NEOPIN, a decentralized crypto banking service, announced today that it has signed a strategic business agreement (MOU) with Catalyze Research (Catalyze), a web3 and blockchain consulting firm, and Futureverse, a metaverse, artificial intelligence (AI), and infrastructure development company, to exp
The National Pension Service (NPS) has purchased a large stake in Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, for the first time, paving the way for future direct investment in cryptocurrencies.According to a stock holdings report filed by the NPS to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissi
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Wemade’s 3Q23 bottom line should show a turn to the black on a royalties contract for Mir 2 & 3 in China. We anticipate solid future OP, forseeing annual W100bn in additional royalty income over t
The RIGO Project officially launched its mainnet on the 4th (Korean time) and successfully created the genesis block (the first record registered on the blockchain), as announced through its official account.The RIGO Project explained, "After releasing the testnet in August and continuing to update,
On Sept. 21, Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon and the Busan Digital Asset Exchange Establishment Promotion Committee held a press conference at Busan City Hall to announce a “Plan for Establishing the Busan Digital Asset Exchange.”The main objective is to create a fourth-generation blockchain-based excha
SK C&C is joining forces with NEAR Protocol to expand the convergent Web3.0 service ecosystem. On Sept. 21, SK C&C revealed that they have entered into a “strategic partnership for Web3.0 business expansion” with the NEAR Foundation, which oversees the Layer1 blockchain NEAR Protocol. Through this p
AiiTONE pushed forward the establishment of the branch in Korea with the UAE Royal Family. It is the first time to build the Royal Family Office in overseas countries.Bruce Jeong, the chairman of Middle Investment said at a press meeting held at Josun Palace Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the
Aiitone, a company that specializes in the defense industry, is enhancing its cooperation with Saudi state-owned military companies.Aiitone, a KOSDAQ-listed company, announced on Aug. 17 that a visiting delegation led by CEO Jin Yeop Lee made a surprise visit to Saudi Arabian Military Industries (re
Ahead of the government's legislation on security tokens (hereinafter referred to as STO), the related industries are experiencing an acceleration in their movement.According to a media report in Busan, it has been revealed that Aiitone (CEO Jin Yeop Lee), a company listed on KOSDAQ is joining a
NEOPLY, a subsidiary of NEOWIZ HOLDINGS Corporation, announced on July 10 that it has been selected as a business to be supported by the Innovation Program of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).With the support of ADIO, NEOPLY established a local subsidiary in A
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Having overhauled its game business strategy to center on game publishing, Com2uS Holdings is scheduled to release three new games (Zenonia: Chronobreak, Project HoL, and Sangokushi Eternal). Earn
A number of high-profile mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals were made in the entertainment industry recently. Kakao and HYBE's investment in SM Entertainment is a recent good example.Korean showbusiness companies are partnering with blockchain platforms for metaverse platforms or the non-fungib
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.For game companies looking for a P2E platform to enter the blockchain gaming market, Wemade's influence as a blockchain platform operator is expected to grow over time, as there is no other co
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Kakao Games’ competence as a publisher is to be proven via the continued popularity of new games. Backed by accumulated sales for a wealth of new titles, OP should soon recover. New games to be re
Ballantine’s, the world’s number 2 Scotch whisky, and believers of investing in time, unveils its stunning new 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection; a precious series that will see the annual release over five years of five exceptional expressions of Ballantine’s 40 Year Old whisky.Serving as a tribut
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at yd.yoon@nhqv.com. -- Ed. Partnering up with Dunamu and Lambda256, Hanwha I&S has been actively preparing to launch a blockchain business. By utilizing its extensive network, the firm is expected to work with blockchain sta
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at yd.yoon@nhqv.com. -- Ed. Kiwoom stands to benefit greatly from STO market expansion over the mid/long term, given that it boasts the largest number of retail customers in the country, backed by its strong retail platform.
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at yd.yoon@nhqv.com. -- Ed. STO market to facilitate expansion of conventional financial marketOn Feb 5, financial authorities announced their STO guidelines, intending to complement the existing financial regulatory sandbox