NFT: FC Barcelona debuts NFTs featuring iconic moments in its history
Nov 05, 2021 09:13 am UTC| Business Economy
FC Barcelona, one of the worlds most popular professional soccer teams, has set out to officially enter the world of non-fungible tokens by creating its own digital assets. The football club that is also colloquially known...
Starbucks Korea is expanding its reusable cup program
Nov 05, 2021 08:30 am UTC| Business Economy
Starbucks Korea unveiled an expanded plan for its reusable cup program in the country. On Thursday, Nov. 4, the coffee chain said it would add more store outlet locations in the program, and they will mostly be in...
Google agreed to follow South Korean law by allowing third-party payment options in its app store
Nov 05, 2021 07:08 am UTC| Business Economy
Google revealed on Thursday, Nov. 4, that it is planning to comply with the new South Korean law regarding payment policy in app stores. This is said to be the first time that the American tech company has modified its...
Coinbit may re-start service offerings in S. Korea
Nov 05, 2021 05:54 am UTC| Business Economy
Coinbit will be able to return and start offering its services again to customers in South Korea after completing all the requirements. The Korean crypto exchange was one of the companies that were ordered to close as they...
Houston Rockets inks multiyear Adidas deal that showcases Jalen Green
Nov 04, 2021 23:18 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The Houston Rockets have signed a multi-year partnership extension with Adidas that involves a short-form video project and monthly social media campaign featuring rookie Jalen Green. The short-form video is being...
Nike files trademark applications to sell digital sneakers
Nov 04, 2021 23:18 pm UTC| Sports Digital Currency Economy Technology
Sportswear giant Nike filed trademark applications last week for selling digital versions of its swoosh logo -stamped sneakers, clothing, and other goods in virtual worlds, such as videogames or other online...
Toyota, Stellantis rank as worst major automakers in emissions efforts
Nov 04, 2021 23:17 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The worlds top-selling carmaker Toyota and US-European firm Stellantis ranked last among Greenpeaces list of 10 auto firms in terms of carbon emission efforts, published Thursday during the COP26 climate...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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