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Does the metaverse need to be on the blockchain? Execs weigh in
26.4.2024
Imaginary Ones co-founder Clement Chia believes that simply adding blockchain to the metaverse doesn’t solve its “purpose” problems
Sony Files ‘Super-Fungible Token’ NFT Patent
8.3.2024
Sony, the Japanese electronics behemoth, has filed a patent involving the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as part of in-game mechanics. Sony’s patent describes the usage of a “Super-Fungible Token,” an amalgamation of a set of gaming assets, allowing the selection of only one...
NFT-Focused Line Next Secures $140 Million Investment in Funding Round Led by Peter Thiel-Sponsored Firm
14.12.2023
Line Next, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, said on Dec. 13 that it has secured a $140 million investment in a funding round led by the Peter Thiel-sponsored Crescendo Equity Partners. Line Next has said it will use the capital raised to fund the expansion of its global business and develop...
Animoca Game Studio to Launch BTC-Based Metaverse Token, Signaling New Era for Bitcoin
17.9.2023
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment has announced plans to launch the first-ever metaverse token for the Bitcoin blockchain. The studio says the new token aims to power a full ecosystem on Bitcoin for gaming, brands, and real-world experiences. Bitcoin Enters the Metaverse: Darewise...
German Government Invests $1.2 Million in Metaverse Startup Flying Sheep Studios
23.3.2023
The German government has allocated $1.2 million in funding for a metaverse game being developed by Flying Sheep Studios. The company, based in Cologne, will use the funds for the development of a game called Star Life, which will also include blockchain elements in the form of non-fungible tokens...
The Pokémon Company Might Be Preparing to Make Moves in the Metaverse
15.3.2023
The Pokemon Company, a corporation in charge of the development of the Pokemon brand, might be preparing to make some moves regarding the franchise and the metaverse. The company has opened a job opportunity that includes experience and knowledge of fields like blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse...
YouTube’s New CEO Neal Mohan Is Optimistic About NFTs and the Metaverse – What Does This Mean for the Crypto Industry?
20.2.2023
YouTube’s new CEO Neal Mohan has expressed optimism about the integration of new technologies into the video sharing platform, including NFTs, metaverse, and blockchain.
Mohan, who has recently replaced Susan Wojcicki as the new CEO of YouTube, said Web3 "opens up new opportunities for creators."...
Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Industrial Metaverse Team – Here's What Happened
11.2.2023
Microsoft has discontinued its Industrial Metaverse Core team, a four-month-old project aimed to encourage the use of the metaverse in industrial environments.
According to a Thursday report by The Information, the tech giant has also laid off employees working on the project, which amounts...
Worldwide Webb founder explains the role interoperability will play in Web3
12.11.2022
NFT Steez chats with Worldwide Webb founder Thomas Webb to discuss the future impact of interoperability in Web3 and the Metaverse
UAE Web3 ecosystem houses almost 1.5K active organizations: Report
10.10.2022
A new report shows that 65% of the 1,450 Web3 organizations are based on native blockchain technology, while 35% of the organizations are based on non-native technology
Disney seeks corporate lawyer for 'emerging technologies' and NFTs
26.9.2022
The role includes “full product life cycle legal advice and support for global NFT products," among other responsibilities
Dubai Crown Prince Launches Metaverse Strategy — Fivefold Increase in Blockchain and Metaverse Companies Envisioned
19.7.2022
A master plan that aims to see the number of Dubai’s blockchain and metaverse companies grow from the current 1,000 to 5,000 in five years, was recently launched by the kingdom’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan. Known as the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, the plan also seeks to create 40,000...
Meta Launches Meta Pay, a Metaverse Dedicated Digital Wallet
27.6.2022
Meta, the metaverse-based platform, has announced the launch of a new wallet directed to support value interaction in the metaverse. Meta Pay, a rebrand of the former Facebook Pay service, will keep fulfilling the same functions that Facebook Pay did in the past, but will be developed as...
'Father' of the Metaverse Neal Stephenson launching Metaverse blockchain
9.6.2022
At LAMINA1, Neal Stephenson will focus on “helping get artists and other value creators paid properly for their work, helping the environment [...] and seeing a truly open Metaverse get built” noted co-founder Peter Vessenes
Tezos Foundation Launches Fund to Collect NFT Creations by African and Asian Artists
16.5.2022
The Tezos Foundation recently said it has committed $1.23 million to a fund that will be used to collect non-fungible tokens (NFTs) created by African and Asian artists. Photographer Misan Harriman has been selected as the curator of the foundation’s permanent art collection. Supporting...
Can You Truly Own Anything in the Metaverse? Blockchains and NFTs Don’t Protect Virtual Property
24.4.2022
João Marinotti, Associate Professor of Law, the Indiana University.______
In 2021, an investment firm bought 2,000 acres of real estate for about USD 4m. Normally this would not make headlines, but in this case the land was virtual. It existed only in a metaverse platform called The Sandbox....
Advertising Agency Launches Campaign to Free Jailed Egyptian Women With NFT Sales
13.4.2022
An advertising agency from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a non-governmental organization have launched a campaign that seeks to raise funds for jailed Egyptian women via the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The funds raised are already being used to pay off their debts, allowing...
Decentraland to Host Metaverse Fashion Week With Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabbana, Selfridges
25.2.2022
The blockchain-based virtual world Decentraland has announced the launch of a Metaverse Fashion Week that is scheduled to take place on March 24 – 27, 2022. According to the announcement, a large number of well-known fashion brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Selfridges, Tommy Hilfiger...
Chinese banking regulator warns against fraud risks in the metaverse
18.2.2022
Chinese authorities called the metaverse “attractive and deceptive,” where users are prone to lose money if they are unaware of the risks
What are the top metaverse projects besides The Sandbox and Decentraland? | Watch The Market Report live
15.2.2022
“The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now. In this week’s show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss what metaverse projects you should keep an eye on besides the obvious choices — namely, The Sandbox and Decentraland