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LG CNS to leverage blockchain for digital transformation in New York CityLG CNS, a technological arm of the South Korean conglomerate LG Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with New York City and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea). This agreement, signed at New York City Hall, focuses on collaboration for digital transformation, also popularly referred to as DX. Among those present at the signing were NYC Mayor Eric Adams, LG CNS’ CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon and AMCHAM Korea’s CEO James Kim.Photo by Emiliano Bar on UnsplashStudent internship and M/WBE supportUnder the MOU, the three entities will forge a technology partnership, focusing on the implementation of cutting-edge DX technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain in the city. Additionally, they’ll provide internship programs for college students and extend support to NYC’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE).Expansion in North AmericaThe partnership is expected to position LG CNS for broader expansion in North America, particularly in smart city infrastructure, electronic government and cloud computing. After in-depth discussions with NYC and AMCHAM Korea, the Korean tech company will also consider establishing a local branch in New York City. This move aims to reinforce LG CNS’s collaboration with the two partners.Mayor Adams remarked on the collaborative effort, stating that the MOU signifies an important step forward as it will offer outstanding training and opportunities for residents across all five boroughs of the city. He also expressed his anticipation about welcoming LG CNS to New York City.Meanwhile, CEO Hyun highlighted that LG CNS plans to leverage this strategic partnership to support the sustainable growth of New York City by utilizing innovative DX technology.

NEOPIN teams up with Project SEED to propel growth of Web3 gaming ecosystemCentralized decentralized finance (CeDeFi) protocol NEOPIN has partnered with Project SEED — a blockchain gaming ecosystem based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — to grow the global Web3 gaming ecosystem, according to South Korean news outlet News1. NEOPIN plans to serve as a bridge between Project SEED and the IP owners and game studios within its ecosystem, facilitating the creation of more global Web3 games.Photo by Mateo on Unsplash“Connecting notable IPs and game studios to gamify Web3 holds significant meaning beyond just securing well-made Web3 games. We expect to diversify the genres and improve the qualitative standards of Web3 games in collaboration with Project SEED,” said Kim Yong-gi, CEO of NEOPIN.Pioneering Web3 gaming excellenceLed by a team of experts from various cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance and Crypto.com, Project SEED is the developer behind the popular Web3 action role-playing game (RPG) Outland Odyssey. The firm also operates the Grow Program, which was launched in 2021 to incubate blockchain game projects and allow builders to concentrate their efforts on developing high-quality games. Next year, Project SEED plans to unveil its launchpad platform Seed Launcher as part of the Grow Program to aid gaming finance (GameFi) projects in raising funds and discover promising projects worth investing in.Under the newest partnership, NEOPIN’s CeDeFi wallet function will be integrated into Web3 games and NFT projects that are launched through the Grow Program and Seed Launcher platform, driving worldwide user acquisition and promoting the launch of DeFi products on NEOPIN.“We will leverage NEOPIN’s wallet service, network and blockchain expertise to develop high-quality games for diverse users. We plan to strengthen our capabilities to provide benefits to developers, IP owners and gamers alike,” said Project SEED CEO Liko Subakti.NEOPIN’s blockchain journeySince 2017, NEOPIN has accumulated its blockchain expertise and technology by serving as a node validator in multiple global blockchain projects, including Ethereum, Tron, Cardano and Cosmos. Launched last year, its CeDeFi protocol aims to provide Web3 users with a safe and convenient non-custodial DeFi platform.Earlier this year, the company was selected to participate in the Innovative Program of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), attracting a series of investments. It is also working with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial center and free zone in the UAE, to create the world’s first DeFi regulations through a public-private partnership.

Foblgate teams up with GLEN Studio to introduce NFT game to investorsSouth Korean cryptocurrency exchange Foblgate has partnered with GLEN Studio, the operator of the NFT game Random Crypture Defense, to bring the game to users of Foblgate, according to an article published by local news outlet ET News on Thursday (local time). The two firms aim to jointly create and share content for the blockchain and NFT community to engage in.Photo by Arstin Chen on Unsplash“This collaboration will play a crucial role in enhancing Foblgate’s capabilities in discovering and developing diverse content. In the rapidly evolving blockchain market, we aim to provide users with content that aligns with the latest trends,” Foblgate CEO Ahn Hyun-jun said.User-centric, rewards-based gameplayRandom Crypture Defense is a Play-to-Earn (P2E) tower defense game built on the Solana blockchain that is centered around unique and colorful NFT characters. These characters are available for purchase on NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden and SolSea.Players can also play and earn $GLEN, an in-game governance token that gives players voting rights in decisions regarding community wallet usage, sequel game genre planning and project direction, putting players at the forefront of game development and improvement. According to the developer, $GLEN will be listed on decentralized exchanges and will be able to be exchanged with Solana or fiat currencies.Those who wish to participate in a demo play of Random Crypture Defense can do so through Foblgate’s official website. The demo play period is set to last about a month, after which the two companies plan to hold special events for Foblgate users.Foblgate’s expansionFoblgate has recently undertaken various projects in an attempt to grow not only as an exchange but also as a hub for public-oriented, blockchain-related content. Last month, the platform began working with crypto newsletter Conut to display crypto-related news and information on its website that appeals to younger users through trendy vernacular and internet meme references.