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Korea’s Premier Law Firm to Jointly Hold Seminar on Preventing Crypto ExploitsKim & Chang, a leading law firm in South Korea, has announced its collaboration with crypto exchange operator Dunamu to host a seminar on anti-money laundering (AML) and the prevention of crypto exploits. The event will take place at Korea University on Thursday, as reported by Moneytoday.Photo by David McBee on PexelsInauguration of a digital asset forumThe seminar is being organized by the Digital Assets Policy Forum, an organization dedicated to developing the digital asset market and safeguarding investors. The inauguration ceremony of the forum will also be held at the event.Talks by distinguished figuresThe seminar will commence with a keynote speech by Aaron Bice, Senior Subject Matter Expert at Chainalysis, a blockchain data analysis firm based in New York.Following Bice’s address, several distinguished individuals from South Korea will deliver presentations. Ahn Chang-kook, a high-level official from the Financial Intelligence Unit at the Korean Financial Services Commission, will elucidate the challenges and solutions associated with crypto exploits. Oh Jeong-eun, a prosecutor from the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office, will provide insight into the investigations of unlawful foreign exchanges in banks and their implications. Advisor Ko Cheol-soo of Kim & Chang will shed light on the evolving global landscape of AML regulations in the crypto sector. In addition, Kim Kwang-hoon, a manager at Dunamu, will explore the topic of crypto AML systems.Panel discussionsA representative from Kim & Chang said that the event will gather a diverse group of experts in digital asset regulation, policy, and law from various sectors, including government, academia, and industries. These experts will not only deliver informative presentations but also actively engage in panel discussions during the event.

Korean Game Company to Reward Female Golfers with WEMIX TokensKorean game company Wemade has teamed up with television channel SBS Golf to reward Korean professional female golfers with WEMIX tokens, according to a Wemade press release.Photo by Allan Nygren on UnsplashWEMIX point systemGolfers participating in the regular tours of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) can earn WEMIX points based on their performance and records. At the end of the 2023 season, the top 60 players in the WEMIX point system will share a total of 500,000 WEMIX, with the player in first place earning 90,000 WEMIX.Golfers can earn WEMIX points in three ways: by ranking in the top 10 for each tour, advancing to the final round of each tour and earning points based on the number of strokes for each hole, or consecutively ranking in the top 10 for tours. Meanwhile, golfers who don’t make the cut may face penalties.Sports NFTsThe top 60 players in the WEMIX point system will receive sports NFTs, which can be exchanged for WEMIX tokens any time after a certain date.For the gallery, Wemade’s NFT platform NILE marketplace will feature NFTs corresponding to the top 60 players in the WEMIX point rankings.More intensified competitionAn SBS Golf official expressed excitement about the new point system for KLPGA players. The extra rewards are expected to spark more intensified competition and provide fans with unique experiences, contributing to the promotion and development of the league.Wemade has stated that this initiative is just the beginning, and that the company plans to continue developing innovative ways to provide new experiences to players and fans across various sports in the future.

Lotte Data Communication launches NFT donation campaign for children’s rehab centerSouth Korean IT service company Lotte Data Communication is running an NFT donation campaign dedicated to building a children’s rehabilitation center on its NFT marketplace KottonSeed, according to local newspaper The Herald Business on Friday.Photo by Markus Winkler on UnsplashNFTs for charitySponsored by the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Korea Disabled People’s Development Institute, the non-profit organization Todag Todag and Hanam City’s Disabled People Family Support Center, the donation campaign will run throughout this month, rewarding every participant with one free “Good Seed NFT”. For each NFT distributed, Lotte Data Communication vowed to donate KRW 1,004 ($0.77). In Korean, the number 1,004 has the same pronunciation as “angel.”The company explained that the project aims to go beyond using NFTs simply as a form of virtual assets, but rather inspire a spirit of giving by showcasing the various ways that NFTs can be used. KottonSeed will also partake in more donation campaigns incorporating Good Seed NFTs in the future to contribute to this objective.“Through this donation campaign, we wanted to demonstrate that there are no limits to the use of NFTs. We hope this becomes an opportunity for many people to feel that positive influences can reach even the places that tend to go unnoticed in our daily lives through NFTs.”Bringing NFTs to various sectorsKottonSeed — currently a beta service — offers NFT marketplace and wallet services that support blockchain networks like Ethereum, Polygon and Klaytn and a variety of payment methods, making it easy for anyone to buy, sell and own NFTs. Lotte Data Communication has been making strides to increase KottonSeed’s presence in the NFT market since its launch earlier this year. It has been incorporating NFTs into various sectors such as proof of participation in activities, product promotion, sports marketing and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.