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Web3 metaverse and NFT platform CarrieVerse has secured funding from the JB Digital Asset Investment Fund 1 operated by JB Investment, the corporate venture capital arm of JB Financial Group, and Ecrux Venture Partners. The total value of the investment was not disclosed, according to Korean news outlet TechM. "The injection of new capital is a breath of fresh air after a slow crypto winter," said David Yoon, CEO of CarrieVerse. "With aggressive business and marketing tactics, we will bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, helping to expand and popularize the Web3 market."Photo by Precondo CA on UnsplashThriving Web3 metaverseCarrieVerse is a Web3 metaverse available in various regions, including 15 Asian countries. The platform surpassed one million pre-registrations prior to its launch and also recorded 10,000 visitors in a single day. It was also revealed that it is one of the most popular platforms in Thailand, where it recently launched.  CarrieVerse is also the base hub for the card strategy role-playing game (RPG) SuperKola Tactics and the blockchain gaming platform Cling. Its native governance token, CVTX, has been listed on several exchanges like BingX and Bitget. Notably, CarrieVerse was also recently selected to join the UAE’s Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to establish a local subsidiary that will serve as a hub to expand the company’s global Web3 ecosystem. Reasons and expectationsJB Investment cited CarrieVerse's global business network and Web3 capabilities as the reason for providing the funding. Ecrux Venture Partners, on the other hand, aims to create synergies between IP companies and the metaverse through CarrieVerse’s projects. Ecrux is a new venture capital firm that focuses on discovering companies that can commercialize content-based IP such as animated characters.  

Palau proceeds with Ripple to Phase 2 of PSC currency program launchThe Ministry of Finance of Palau has officially initiated the second phase of its Palau Stablecoin (PSC) program, a move aimed at expanding the digital ecosystem and enhancing user engagement.The launch was confirmed by Jay Hunter Anson, a cybersecurity consultant in Palau and adviser to the Ministry of Finance. Taking to the X social media platform on Friday, Anson outlined that “the Republic of Palau Ministry of #Finance seeks to expand accessibility and user participation, reaching a wider audience through educational initiatives.”PSC is a digital currency issued and managed by the Palau Ministry of Finance. It’s pegged to the United States dollar and operates on Ripple’s XRP Ledger. It first emerged that the authorities in Palau were collaborating with Ripple on this project back in July.Photo by Kurt Cotoaga on UnsplashBuilding on phase 1 successIn this next phase, Palau seeks to extend its collaboration with Ripple, leveraging Ripple’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform and technical expertise.The Ministry of Finance in Palau had previously announced the success of the first phase of the PSC program earlier this month. This initial three-month phase involved 168 volunteers from government employees who received 100 PSC each to use at local retailers participating in the program. Payments were made through mobile phones by scanning a QR code, and both retailers and volunteers provided positive feedback about their experience with the digital currency.Anson highlighted that the focus of the second phase of the PSC pilot program includes establishing new collaborations for marketing and sustainable development goals. Furthermore, the program prioritizes the development of a digital ecosystem and increased user engagement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance.Anthony Welfare, CBDC Strategic Adviser at Ripple, shared his insights on the launch of the PSC pilot program’s second phase via social media. He underscored the advantages of blockchain-based digital currency, citing reduced transaction fees and the potential to address the environmental impact of money circulation. However, Welfare also acknowledged specific challenges, including the complexity of moving traditional currencies across Palau’s 340 islands and the high mobile data costs in the country.Welfare pointed out a notable feature of PSC, emphasizing that Palau residents can conduct offline transactions using this blockchain-based digital currency, even during power outages.Agile technological adoptionEarlier this month Ripple President Monica Long was featured by the New York Times in an article where she set out expectations for 2024. Long articulated that she believes that “people cannot maintain their faith in a financial system that relies on systems built decades ago to move money.”With the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, it’s clear that our financial rails can and will be internet-native, in turn bringing greater accessibility and affordability to financial services for everyone,” Long added.Smaller nations like the Micronesian Republic of Palau have been more nimble in adjusting to the changes that Long refers to. This PSC stablecoin project demonstrates that reality.Palau is not alone. It emerged a few weeks ago that the Solomon Islands had entered into a collaboration with Japanese blockchain technology firm Soramitsu. As part of that project, a CBDC named Bokolo Cash has been unveiled as a proof of concept.

Me2on launches P2E game ‘Solitaire Crypto War’ with crypto integrationMe2on, a Seoul-based game developer, revealed the launch of its new game, Solitaire Crypto War, a play-to-earn (P2E) tournament game developed internally and published by its subsidiary, Memoriki. This Android game will be available globally, excluding South Korea and China. Memoriki, established in 2009 and originally based in Hong Kong, was acquired by Me2on earlier this year, broadening Me2on’s reach in the gaming market.Photo by Erik Mclean on UnsplashPVP card gameSolitaire Crypto War, developed from Me2on Group’s Solitaire IP, is a card puzzle player-versus-player (PVP) game that has amassed over 130 million global downloads. Players can engage in the classic Solitaire game against multiple opponents, competing to achieve the fastest clear times. The game ensures fair competition by matching players under identical conditions, with the highest scorer emerging as the winner. Designed for fast-paced gameplay, it pairs players of similar skill levels. Additionally, each season introduces unique events like puzzle piece collecting, Monopoly, and Powerball games, offering various rewards.Available in both free and paid optionsSolitaire Crypto War is a free game, but it also offers a feature where users can opt to use cryptocurrencies like ETH, USDT, USDC, UNI, LINK, MATIC and MEV to participate in competitions against other players and win prizes. The game boasts a variety of modes, including PVP battles, challenges and tournaments, enhancing its appeal. Additionally, its integration with Face Wallet enables users to log in using their social accounts, eliminating the need for a separate wallet installation, thus simplifying the gaming experience.Event running until Dec 28In celebration of the official launch of Solitaire Crypto War, Me2on has planned an opening event running until Dec. 28, providing various benefits to its users. Everyone accessing the game during this event period will receive a welcome package. Additionally, players can engage in various activities such as the game review challenge, ticket triumph challenge, and community quest takedown to receive items daily, enhancing their gaming experience and rewarding their participation.Cho Choong-hyeon, who leads Me2on’s Blockchain Game Division, expressed that the company has integrated blockchain technology to bring the classic card game Solitaire into the Web3 realm. He emphasized that this move allows Solitaire to evolve into a play-to-own (P2O) game, where users can directly own their gameplay achievements. Cho also highlighted Me2on’s dedication to being at the forefront of the Web3 market, which he believes is set to transform the paradigm of the gaming industry.