Google Play vouchers are now available in South Korea and Turkey via the ETN App
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We’re pleased to announce that you can now purchase Google Play vouchers via the ETN app in two more countries — Turkey and South Korea, which now sits alongside India and Brazil.
Turkey and South Korea are estimated to have 14 million and 2 million people respectively who own cryptocurrency, according to Aljazeera and Triple-a. Both countries’ governments are leveraging blockchain technology for various initiatives. Here are some of the highlights:
South Korea has introduced a stimulus plan that utilises blockchain technology to allocate welfare to low-income citizens and for an online voting system. Additionally, South Korea is planning to implement a blockchain-based digital identity secured by smartphones, tapping into the world’s most tech-savvy population to boost economic growth. Moreover, a blockchain-based data registry platform has been developed to assist over 11 million people in South Korea who suffer from chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the healthcare industry.
Turkey is set to revolutionise its e-government efforts by integrating blockchain technology into its public services. As part of its 2020 Strategy, Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology identified blockchain and distributed ledger technology as a key objective. The country’s digital government portal, E-Devlet, will use a blockchain-based digital identity to verify citizens during the login process for online public services. This move towards a more secure and accessible online service experience was praised by Turkey’s Vice President, who called the blockchain-based application a revolution for e-government efforts.
The addition of Google Play vouchers via the ETN App is a new way for people in emerging markets to pay for Google Play services, particularly if they’re earning ETN on AnyTask.com.
AnyTask.com is a freelance platform that allows people to sell digital services online without the need for a bank account. Payment is received directly into their ETN Online Wallet, which can subsequently be spent on everyday essentials from mobile airtime and data, household utilities, and vouchers for popular retail outlets.
As of today, Google Play vouchers can be purchased through the ETN App for a select number of regions, including India, Brazil, South Korea and Turkey. The aim is to introduce new regions as they become available, in addition to a range of other vouchers. Google Play vouchers join a fantastic line-up of brands including Steam, Spotify, Netflix, PlayStation, and XBOX, as well as mobile airtime and data top-ups, and household utilities.
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