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Korea media watchdog orders removal, blocking of 1,081 suggestive adult webtoon ads

South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Communication Deliberation Committee ordered the removal and access blocking of link advertisements that use sexually suggestive images to draw teenagers to adult webtoons. It voted on June 8 to take action against 1,081 ads circulated indiscriminately on social media, blogs and community sites without measures to restrict youth access. The committee said the move aims to protect teenagers and urged industry self-regulation.

Crypto

XRP runs alone as clash over U.S. Clarity Act intensifies

In the first week of June, the crypto market moved around three themes: XRP’s outperformance, bitcoin’s lack of direction and a power struggle over the U.S. Clarity Act. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged outflows for 10 straight sessions, pushing cumulative net outflows close to $3 billion, while XRP ETFs extended net inflows. JPMorgan publicly opposed the bill, citing a ban on paying interest to stablecoin holders, prompting pushback from Coinbase and support from Senator Cynthia Lummis.

Games & Commerce

NCSoft reveals in-game play for new subculture RPG Astrae Oratio

NCSoft is stepping up preparations for a new subculture game being developed with Dynamis One by unveiling actual gameplay for the first time. The company on Monday released a new teaser promotional video for its subculture RPG Astrae Oratio, featuring in-game combat and scenario direction. NCSoft also unveiled a main visual poster and new worldbuilding content, and updated its teaser site and social media channels with comics, four-panel cartoons and SD stamps.