Shanghai is developing a blockchain digital infrastructure system to enhance its economy and governance. The Bank of Korea is planning a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), excluding Seoul from the test areas. Bendigo Bank in Australia has blocked "high-risk crypto payments" to protect customers from scams. In Borneo, an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation has been shut down for stealing electricity. Lastly, Gucci is rewarding some NFT holders with exclusive physical items, requiring the "burning" of the NFTs.
