South Korean convenience store chain Emart24 to sell Bitcoin meal box
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: May 09 2024- Emart24 Bitcoin Meal Box: Emart24, a South Korean convenience store chain, is launching a Bitcoin-themed meal box in collaboration with Bithumb.
- Availability and Cost: 30,000 Bitcoin meal boxes will be available by the end of the month at $4.30 each or 5,900 Korean won.
- Promotions and Giveaways: Buyers can participate in a Bitcoin giveaway worth 10,000 Won by downloading Bithumb’s app and entering a coupon number from the meal box.
- Crypto Integration in South Korea: South Korean consumer brands are increasingly engaging in crypto promotions, with exchanges like Upbit collaborating with cultural icons and startups like MiL.k partnering with retailers for crypto-based rewards.
- Regulatory Developments: South Korea plans to introduce its first regulatory framework for digital currencies on July 19, imposing stricter penalties for market manipulators, amidst discussions about creating a Joint Virtual Asset Crime Investigation Unit.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
