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Apple job listings and patents hint at foray into ‘3D mixed-reality world’
15.11.2022
A “mixed-reality world” by Apple could be fast approaching as recent job openings show the tech giant is hiring a number of engineers with AR and VR experience
Government Official: FTX Collapse Will Not Stop Hong Kong Becoming Virtual Asset Hub
14.11.2022
The abrupt collapse of major crypto exchange FTX has shaken the cryptocurrency markets across the world, but it wil not hamper Hong Kong’s plans of establishing itself as a crypto hub, according to the city’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan. ...
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Hong Kong ‘Actively Looking’ to Establish Regulatory Framework to Allow Crypto Futures ETFs: Report
9.11.2022
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is “actively looking” to create a regulatory framework that allows crypto futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs), an SFC official reportedly said. “We have come to believe that some initial concerns about virtual asset...
Forbes, along with The Sandbox, will host a virtual event
9.11.2022
Forbes has decided to deepen its ties to the Web3 community by hosting an unconventional event with its Web3 partner, Sandbox. According to their collaborative intentions, this event is scheduled to occur on November 10, 2022. The primary objective and intent of this move are to provide all of...
Chinese Government Releases VR Research Plan Including Metaverse and Odor Simulation
4.11.2022
The Chinese government has presented a plan of action regarding the inclusion of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the lives of the Chinese people. The plan contemplates research of several technologies, including the development of an open metaverse platform for its citizens...
First-ever Rootstock Summit signifies the new brand identity for Bitcoin’s second-layer virtual machine
1.11.2022
The Rootstock Summit is just around the corner and signifies the relaunch of the Rootstock brand. The event will bring together key influencers and ecosystem participants to make important announcements regarding Rootstock and its growing ecosystem. The Rootstock Summit takes place in Sans Souci...
ZoidPay Announces the Launch of ZETA, the First on-Demand Metaverse
1.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. 1st Nov 2022, Bucharest, Romania — As part of its commitment to democratize access to the next generation of Web 3.0 Financial Services, ZoidPay has announced the launch of ZETA, the first on-demand Metaverse. What is ZETA? Integrating Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR)...
Hong Kong Govt. Reconsiders Stance on Virtual Asset ETFs, Tokenised Securities, and Retail Investors
31.10.2022
The government says it's ready to engage with virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city
Toda City in Japan Is Using Metaverse Tools to Combat School Absenteeism
29.10.2022
Toda City, located north of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture, is using metaverse-based tools to fight the absenteeism problem that Japan faces. The city includes children in virtual spaces where they can explore virtual campuses and attend classes online, while preparing to eventually rejoin regular...
Dvision Network Announces 4th LAND Sale Together With Binance NFT and GameFi․org
28.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Despite the decrease of NFTs trade volume from all time high, the metaverse development is reaching all time high since more organisations and governments show high interest in this emerging technology. Such as recent Norwegian Government joins metaverse with Interpol is already...
Top five metaverse ecosystems that will likely shape the virtual world in 2023
27.10.2022
Could human beings soon exist in digital worlds? This idea has often been floated in the virtual gaming realm and is slowly becoming more than a possibility. You might have come across the ‘metaverse’ concept, combining emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Augmented Reality, and Virtual...
Metaverse losses top $3.6B for Meta with spending set to increase
27.10.2022
The tech giant is just over $500 million away from topping its more than $10 billion Metaverse department losses in 2021, but it said its spending will only grow next year
SandStorm Launches On-Demand Metaverse Builds with 5 Virtual World Partners
26.10.2022
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. Tampa, FL, Florida, 30th August, 2022, Chainwire The largest metaverse builder community SandStorm has launched its self-serve build proposals, making...
Africa Focused Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Granted VASPs License in Botswana
25.10.2022
Yellow Card, an Africa-focused cryptocurrency exchange platform, recently said it has received a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license to operate in Botswana. Granted by the country’s Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority, Yellow Card’s license allows the crypto...
IRS Updates Crypto-Related Instructions for 2022 Tax Filing
25.10.2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated the crypto section in the 2022 draft instructions for tax form 1040. “For example, digital assets include non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual currencies, such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins,” the tax agency detailed. New...
Nokia Believes the Metaverse Will Replace Smartphones in the Future
25.10.2022
Nokia, one of the first companies to manufacture a consumer-grade mobile phone system, now believes the metaverse will cause phones to become deprecated. These metaverse experiences will be powered by the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality glasses, and will allow users...
Pan-African crypto exchange Yellow Card wins virtual asset license
24.10.2022
Yellow Card CEO said that the Botswana VASP license is the first license for African crypto exchanges established by an African country
Nigerian Presidential Hopeful’s Party Says It Will Review Country’s Blockchain and Crypto Policy if Elected
23.10.2022
The party of the Nigerian presidential hopeful Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to set up an advisory committee to review regulations that govern blockchain and virtual asset services if it wins in the upcoming elections. The All Progressives Congress also said it “will work with the Central...
Organic Communities in Web3 No Longer a Myth: Player Nodes in the Upland Metaverse Feature Multi-Property Takeovers
21.10.2022
Online communities that develop organically are the holy-grail of Web3 projects. Not only are they an indication of the strength of a virtual platform, but represent a cornerstone in the formation of social and economic immersion. While the web3 metaverse industry still relies heavily...
Interpol Launches Police-Focused Metaverse
21.10.2022
Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, has announced the launch of the supposed first police metaverse experience. This new virtual world, which allows users to visit the offices of the institution in Lyon, aims to advance the understanding of metaverse-related crimes and opens...