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Com2uS Integrates Summoners War: Chronicles into Blockchain Mainnet XPLASouth Korean game developer Com2uS announced today the onboarding of its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) called Summoners War: Chronicles on Com2uS’ blockchain mainnet XPLA.Photo by Muha Ajjan on UnsplashOwnership and rewardsWhat sets Chronicles apart is its play-to-own (P2O) service, allowing players to own in-game assets and be rewarded for their time and efforts. This is made possible through a system of tokenomics, enhancing the overall gaming experience.Since its global launch in March of this year, Chronicles has garnered significant recognition and popularity due to its sophisticated strategy gameplay and abundant content. Now, with its integration into the XPLA blockchain, the game aims to establish itself as an AAA title within the blockchain gaming market.Three in-game currenciesThe game’s P2O system is pillared by three in-game currencies: Rahild, Mileage, and Xlium. Players can earn Rahild by trading items, participating in events, and accomplishing challenging tasks. Rahild can then be exchanged for Mileage and other valuable items. Mileage, on the other hand, can be traded for Xlium, which can be further converted to XPLA, the native token of the blockchain, through XPLA GAMES Wallet.A Com2uS official said that the introduction of Chronicles on the XPLA mainnet opens up a world of exciting gaming experiences for both existing players and newcomers exploring the Web3 gaming realm. Players will not only be able to explore multiple ways to grow their characters but also have the chance to earn rewards for their gameplay. The game’s improved economic system will ensure that all users can make progress. Com2uS looks forward to taking this opportunity to help its flagship game succeed in the global blockchain game market.

BPMG joins XPLA as validatorSouth Korean blockchain platform developer BPMG has joined South Korean gaming corporation Com2uS Group’s layer 1 blockchain mainnet XPLA as a new node validator, following a partnership deal signed in July agreeing to collaborate on developing Web3 content and technology, according to CoinDesk Korea. As a validator, BPMG will play a crucial role in strengthening transparency, stability and scalability within the XPLA ecosystem.Photo by Shubham’s Web3 on Unsplash“We anticipate that this partnership will not only enhance the XPLA ecosystem’s credibility but also achieve qualitative growth through our collaboration in content and technology,” said Paul Kim, leader of the XPLA team.Competitive gaming and rewardsBPMG operates a Play-to-Earn (P2E) blockchain gaming platform called GemHUB, under which the company recently launched GemPION, a sub-platform dedicated to competitive gaming. GemHUB offers various games, including Number Shoot, Jelly Snake, Find Bird, Push Push Cat and Mayan Cryptex. GemPION allows users to engage in various forms of gaming tournaments and participate in missions to receive rewards.Ecosystem expansionThe two companies also said that they would onboard each other’s games onto their respective platforms. GemPION users will thus be able to participate in gaming leagues using XPLA tokens. “We are delighted to become a validator on XPLA after the previous signing of our content and technology partnership deal. We will work on strengthening our collaboration further by onboarding a variety of XPLA games on GemPION as well,” said Cha Ji-hoon, CEO of BPMG.This comes after Japanese gaming company Gumi recently joined XPLA as a validator as well. XPLA is steadily increasing its number of validators from 50 to 80 this year to build a more robust and trustworthy ecosystem.

New York Bans CoinEx While Seizing Crypto AssetsCoinEx, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has been banned from operating in the US state of New York by Attorney General Letitia James. The ban comes after the exchange allegedly failed to register as a securities and commodities brokerage and falsely represented itself as an exchange.Photo by Jan van der Wolf on Pexels$1.7 million seizureThat’s according to a statement published by the Office of the New York State Attorney General on Thursday. As part of an agreement reached between the parties, over $1.7 million worth of CoinEx’s funds have been seized.Under the terms of the agreement, approximately $1.1 million will be returned to 4,691 investors from New York, and an additional $600,000 will be paid in penalties to the state. To prevent access by New York IP addresses, CoinEx must implement geo-blocking. Moreover, the exchange is forbidden from creating new accounts for customers based in the United States.Trade prohibitionThis recent development resolves a lawsuit filed against CoinEx in February by the New York state. The state accused the exchange of misleading investors and failing to register with local authorities. In accordance with the consent order, CoinEx is now prohibited from offering, selling, or purchasing securities and commodities in New York and cannot make its platform available in the state.James emphasized the consequences for crypto companies that disregard New York’s laws and put investors at risk. The agreement serves as a warning that her office will continue to crack down on such companies. CoinEx users have a 90-day period to recover their crypto funds directly from the exchange.After this period, eligible investors can request fiat currency refunds by emailing coinexrefund@ag.ny.gov. Refunds will be provided in cryptocurrency or cash equivalents held in accounts as of April 25.CoinEx faced a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court on February 22, where Attorney General James alleged that the exchange engaged in fraudulent practices and violated the state’s Martin Act, known for its strict anti-fraud provisions. The complaint included tokens such as Amp, LBRY Credits (LBC), Rally (RLY), and Terra.Harsh stanceThe banning of CoinEx in New York highlights the regulatory scrutiny surrounding cryptocurrency exchanges and the importance of compliance with local laws and regulations. On the one hand, the enforcement actions taken by authorities aim to protect investors and ensure the integrity of the financial system.However, the state of New York has been particularly harsh in its dealings with crypto companies. As today’s statement reveals, the New York Attorney General has taken action previously against crypto exchange Kucoin, crypto lending platform Nexo, and USDT stablecoin issuer Tether.These actions tie in with the current anti-crypto regulatory pushback that prevails in the United States right now. Other state agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who last week sued global crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance, the Federal Reserve, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), have all conspired to crack down on the industry in the US in recent months.