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South Korea to test a new digital currency for its citizens: All the details

South Korea plans a groundbreaking digital currency pilot program in late 2024, inviting 100,000 citizens to participate. The Bank of Korea (BOK) will issue a deposit token, a digital version of the Korean won, to selected participants. Commercial banks will choose participants in September 2024. The pilot program aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), evaluate its impact on the financial system, and explore its potential applications beyond payments. The findings will inform the BOK’s decision-making process regarding CBDCs in South Korea.

by Siliconluxembourg

Would-be entrepreneurs have an extra helping hand from Luxembourg’s Chamber of Commerce, which has published a new practical guide. ‘Developing your business: actions to take and mistakes to avoid’, was written to respond to  the needs and answer the common questions of entrepreneurs.  “Testimonials, practical tools, expert insights and presentations from key players in our ecosystem have been brought together to create a comprehensive toolkit that you can consult at any stage of your journey,” the introduction… Source link

by WIRED

B&H Photo is one of our favorite places to shop for camera gear. If you’re ever in New York, head to the store to check out the giant overhead conveyor belt system that brings your purchase from the upper floors to the registers downstairs (yes, seriously, here’s a video). Fortunately B&H Photo’s website is here for the rest of us with some good deals on photo gear we love. Save on the Latest Gear at B&H Photo B&H Photo has plenty of great deals, including Nikon’s brand-new Z6III full-frame… Source link

by CNET

Flying without having to untangle any cords might sound like a trivial thing, but for travel lovers, it’s a big deal. And that’s where the AirFly Pro comes in. CNET’s Nelson Aguilar says, “It’s a simple Bluetooth dongle that lets me connect my wireless earbuds (like my AirPods Pro) directly to the airplane’s entertainment system, no adapters or wired workarounds are required. Since I started using it, I’ve stopped dreading in-flight audio and finally get to enjoy movies the way they were meant to be… Source link