ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Wednesday at a seminar of the Thai Marketing Association that Thailand will launch a new cryptocurrency payment project, starting from the popular tourist destination of Phuket. The project will allow foreign tourists to use digital assets for shopping in the tourist city.Pichai Chunhavajira emphasized that the pilot program will comply with the existing legal framework to ensure that no laws are violated. The pilot in Phuket will allow foreign tourists to register their Bitcoin through Thai exchanges, complete identity verification, and then use cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services.Previous news reported that a former Thai Prime Minister suggested trialing Bitcoin payments in Phuket.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 shopping application Bion announced the completion of a new round of strategic financing, with TON Ventures participating. The specific financing amount and valuation data have not been disclosed.Bion mainly utilizes blockchain technology to enhance the shopping experience and provide value-added services to consumers. The new funds will be used to expand its Web3 shopping platform that offers cashback rewards and to enhance its crypto rewards.

ChainCatcher news, the metaverse platform Highstreet has partnered with the Asian esports team TALON to jointly launch a commemorative physical collectible, along with a digital version for Highstreet World metaverse. As part of this collaboration, a co-branded hoodie is exclusively available for purchase at the Forbidden TALON Temple, featuring black and white color options, priced at $89 (settled using HIGH tokens).

Chain Catcher news, the full-stack metaverse shopping platform 1Verse is in discussions with several global investors for the next round of financing exceeding $50 million. The corporate finance team of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), part of FirstRand Bank Limited based in Johannesburg, is currently assisting 1Verse with the financing.Krishna Nagar, Co-Head of Corporate Finance at Rand Merchant Bank, stated, "We are excited to work with the founders of 1Verse to bring in strong investors to support the rapid expansion of this exciting pioneer platform." (Source link)