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NCSoft teases Guild Wars Reforged mobile release with crossplay support

NCSoft said on April 29 it plans to release a mobile version of MMORPG Guild Wars Reforged this summer. The mobile version, jointly developed by ArenaNet and Two Weeks, will introduce a new user interface and controls optimised for Android and iOS. Existing purchasers with an ArenaNet account can continue playing on mobile without an additional purchase, using the same servers as PC with synced progress. Soft launches will be held in several countries.

Finance

Woori Bank to provide 240 billion won in hope funds for SMEs with KODIT

Woori Bank will join hands with the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund to supply large-scale funding to support small and medium-sized businesses. The bank said it signed an agreement on inclusive financial support to respond to complex economic crises. Woori Bank will contribute 6 billion won to the fund to provide 240 billion won in financial support, including to vulnerable sectors linked to oil and prices, small businesses and supply-chain companies.

Crypto

BOJ holds rates but June hike odds rise, raising questions for bitcoin

Expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in June are rising as calls for further increases grow within the central bank despite a hold at 0.75 percent. The yen strengthened and bitcoin weakened against the yen. Markets are watching the currency because the yen has served as a global funding currency for carry trades into higher-yielding assets. Some see no clear signs yet of carry trade unwinds.