Philippine Blockchain Week Addresses Miss Universe Coin Fraud Allegations

Philippine Blockchain Week Addresses Miss Universe Coin Fraud Allegations

The Miss Universe Coin created a storm of controversy at the Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) when it came to light that the coin, touted during the event and unveiled at a prior press conference, had no affiliation with Miss Universe, the brand and pageant owned by Thailand-based JKN Holdings. What seemed like a promising venture […]


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