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Wemade’s NILE Launches NFT Tickets for Game Exhibition G-STAR 2023NFT Is Life Evolution (NILE), a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and NFT platform built on the WEMIX3.0 network of South Korean blockchain gaming publisher Wemade, is starting the sale of its NFT tickets at noon (local time) on October 25 for the upcoming global game exhibition, G-STAR 2023. The highly-anticipated event is scheduled to take place at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in the southern port city from November 16 to 19.Photo by Pete Linforth on PixabayNFTs as admission ticketsJointly prepared by Wemade and G-STAR, these NFT tickets are called Real World Event NFTs, functioning as admission tickets and vouchers for special merchandise. One noteworthy feature is that they undergo changes in appearance upon use, a characteristic inherent to dynamic NFTs.The sale of these NFT tickets begins on NILE’s marketplace at noon (local time) on October 25. Those interested can utilize WEMIX dollars (WEMIX$) via the WEMIX Wallet to purchase a daily NFT ticket for their chosen day of attendance at the event.Game enthusiasts will also have the chance to witness Wemade’s latest games at BEXCO. The Korean game company mentioned that it has reserved a significant space at the exhibition hall to showcase two of its newest games: the MMORPG “Legend of YMIR” and the sports game “Fantastic4 Baseball.”WEMIX and Chainalysis partnershipAlong with its gaming and NFT endeavors, Wemade has been taking steps to fortify the security of its ecosystems. On the day of the NFT sale kickoff, the WEMIX Foundation, a subsidiary of Wemade, announced its strategic partnership with Chainalysis, a blockchain data analytics company. This collaboration will bolster the security of storage and transactions of assets within Wemade’s omnichain network. The network is being developed through a project known as “unagi,” which stands for the Unbound Networking and Accelerating Growth Initiative.Established in 2014, Chainalysis has worked with government agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions, insurance companies, and cybersecurity firms in over 70 countries. They offer services to safeguard customers and combat virtual asset-related crimes.Through this partnership, the WEMIX Foundation seeks to operate a comprehensive risk and compliance program via Chainalysis’ data platform. This will help minimize potential risks associated with illicit activities like money laundering while maintaining a smooth user experience.The foundation will also engage with Chainalysis’ Crypto Incident Response service, enabling immediate tracking and recovery of assets if hacked or stolen.Regarding this development, the WEMIX Foundation underlined that its alliance with Chainalysis will enhance the transparency and reliability of both the WEMIX3.0 mainnet and the unagi omnichain ecosystem.

Over 3,700 participants flock to Upbit D Conference to explore insights in blockchainThe sixth annual Upbit D Conference (UDC), a major blockchain event in South Korea hosted by the country’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, commenced on Monday (local time) at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul Hotel. Touting the theme “All That Blockchain,” the conference gathered some 3,700 participants — including 39 blockchain experts from 29 countries — both online and offline.Aimed at contributing to the blockchain ecosystem, UDC has gained acclaim as a non-profit event featuring in-depth lectures by experts from around the globe. While it initially focused on industry and technology alone, the conference has since expanded its scope to cover areas such as policy, finance, business, culture and trends.Photo by Gerd Altmann on PixabayLively guest discussionsHighlights of the event included a session led by Roger Ver, the founder of Bitcoin.com, who discussed the trajectory of the blockchain industry and the current status of Bitcoin. Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom’s Executive Vice President, Oh Se-hyeon, also shared insights into the prospects of Web3 and blockchain services in Korea.Other speakers included Emily Parker, Executive Director of CoinDesk; Howard Fischer, former Senior Trial Counsel at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Nizam Ismail, former Founding Chairman of the Regulatory and Compliance Sub-Commitee at Blockchain Association Singapore; and Kim Kab-lae, Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute. Together, the four experts discussed country-specific perspectives and current issues regarding the rapidly changing regulatory landscape of the global virtual asset industry.“As blockchain’s influence expands across the economy, culture and society, UDC has evolved into a comprehensive conference capable of encompassing all aspects of blockchain. We hope it serves as a place that sparks positive inspiration and valuable connections,” said Song Chi-hyung, Chairman of Dunamu, the operator of Upbit.Growing recognitionOver the past five years, UDC has seen participation from over 1,190 companies and nearly 19,100 individual attendees. As of this month, the cumulative number of views on the conference’s official YouTube videos has reached 1.12 million. Videos of all of this year’s sessions can be viewed on the UDC YouTube channel and website.

Real-World Asset Investment Platform Alterna Launches in JapanMitsui & Co. Digital Asset Management (Mitsui & Co. DAM) has unveiled Alterna, a novel platform designed to offer retail investors the chance to invest in real-world assets (RWAs). The service launched on Monday following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals.Photo by Louie Martinez on UnsplashRWA-backed security tokensAlterna enables users to conveniently invest in RWAs that generate stable rental income and other returns. RWAs encompass a wide range of assets, including large-scale real estate properties and infrastructure such as logistics facilities and power plants. By offering security tokens, Alterna opens the door to previously out-of-reach investment opportunities, allowing individuals to invest with a minimum of 100,000 yen. This new service represents an exciting alternative for individuals traditionally more comfortable with cash savings.The first investment opportunity on the platform will be “Stage Grand Nihonbashi Ningyocho,” a residential building located in the Nihonbashi district. The application begins on June 2.The platform’s name, Alterna, emphasizes its role as an alternative investment service, offering a fresh approach distinct from conventional options such as bank deposits, stocks, and investment trusts.More effective portfolio managementCompared to traditional investment types like stocks and bonds, RWAs offer unique risk-return characteristics. With RWA-backed investments, investors can potentially achieve more effective portfolio management. These alternative assets have been garnering interest from institutional investors as well.The Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest institutional investor, has been investing in alternative assets since 2014. To pursue yields, the GPIF has been expanding its investment portfolio in real assets like real estate and infrastructure.Easy investment with smartphonesTraditionally, retail investors encountered difficulties investing in large-scale real estate and infrastructure assets. Mitsui & Co. DAM aims to establish an environment where such investments can be made easily via security tokens using smartphones.Interest in Alterna has been substantial even before its official launch, with over 10,000 pre-registrations recorded earlier this month.