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Tencent files for patent related to virtual concerts in Metaverse
3.3.2022
Chinese tech colossus Tencent has continued its foray into the metaverse after filing a patent for virtual concerts, flying in the face of warnings from Chinese banks and regulators
South African Mobile Network Operator MTN Buys Land in the Metaverse
2.3.2022
Mobile network operator MTN recently staked claim to its status as one of the first South African companies to enter the metaverse, after it purchased 144 plots of digital land in the virtual world Ubuntuland for an undisclosed amount. MTN Seeks to ‘Amplify Consumers’ Digital...
South Korea to invest $187M in national Metaverse project
28.2.2022
The government will provide $186.7 million to stimulate the growth of a Metaverse platform that it hopes businesses and industry will thrive in
Why real estate investors are going crazy over virtual lands?
26.2.2022
Virtual lands are all the rage, but why are real estate investors pouring literal millions into metaverse properties? Let’s break it down
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...
Popular Virtual YouTuber's Contract Terminated For Allegedly Leaking Private Info
25.2.2022
VTuber (Virtual YouTuber) agency Hololive Production has nixed its agreement with popular virtual streamer Uruha Rushia for allegedly violating her contract and leaking private information.Read more
Monster Energy files NFT and metaverse trademark applications
24.2.2022
The beverage maker has filed a total of four trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
China's Supreme Court adds digital currency to list of illegal fundraising methods
24.2.2022
The new policy change aims to mitigate risks arising from digital currency fundraising and the absorption of funds from the public
VAF Compliance Is a Forensic Service Provider That Can Help You Pass KYC/AML for Crypto Banking
23.2.2022
At VAF Compliance a team of experts is ready to help with all of your virtual assets compliance needs. Connect with VAF today; the leading virtual assets compliance company serving the Middle East and customers worldwide. What Is VAF Compliance? The crypto, NFT and metaverse spaces are hot...
Fast Break Labs Raises $$6M in Seed Funding Round
23.2.2022
Web 3 fantasy sports game from Fast Break Labs also saw investment from League of Legends developer Riot Games’ Thomas Vu
VTuber Ironmouse Is Breaking All Kinds Of Twitch Records
22.2.2022
Twitch has a new rising star, one that’s quickly surpassed the platform’s highest performers like Hasanabi and xQc in some respects. Her name is Ironmouse, and she’s a virtual pink-haired anime VTuber that’s been doing an uncapped subathon for going on 18 days now. She has also broken a bunch...
Report: Chinese Customs Authority Confiscates 49 Old ASIC Antminers
22.2.2022
Chinese authorities continue to crackdown against bitcoin miners after they seized 49 second-hand Bitmain ASIC Antminers from unnamed individuals that recently attempted to smuggle in the devices using falsified documents. Devices to Be Disposed of in Accordance With Regulations Huangpu Customs...
Meta’s Horizon Worlds Userbase Grows Tenfold in Three Months
21.2.2022
Horizon Worlds, one of the flagship metaverse apps that Meta has released, has reached a monthly userbase of 300K users on its platform. Meta’s executives announced this milestone in a virtual all-hands update last week. The company also announced recently that more than 10,000 worlds...
Webbland Metaverse Sales Jump 126% as 2 Penthouses Sell for Six-Figures
20.2.2022
While blockchain virtual worlds have seen significant demand during the last few months, an “interoperable pixel metaverse” project called Webbland has seen weekly NFT sales spike by 126.24%. The project recorded over $3.6 million in sales over the last seven days, and two Webbland...
As Virtual Real Estate Gets Pricey Terrazero Technologies Provides Metaverse Mortgages
19.2.2022
While the metaverse has become very popular, virtual land sales have seen significant demand in recent times. Virtual real estate has become expensive, in comparison to the prices 12 months ago, and virtual parcels stemming from a couple of blockchain metaverse projects have sold for seven figures....
FBI Launches ‘Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit’ With Specialized Team of Crypto Experts
19.2.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a new unit to tackle crypto exploitation. The new team will work with the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat “the criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies.” FBI Establishes New Crypto...
Bank of Spain Approves Its First VASP License
18.2.2022
The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, has recognized the first cryptocurrency platform that will be able to operate and provide officially approved services in the country. The first exchange to receive this approval was Bit2me, which is now approved to act as a virtual asset service...
Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Amended Virtual Assets Law
18.2.2022
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved an updated version of legislation tailored to regulate the country’s crypto economy. The bill, which was first passed last year, was later returned to the legislature by President Volodymyr Zelensky who requested some changes. Majority of Ukrainian Deputies...
Video Game History Foundation Goes Off On Nintendo's 'Destructive' Retro Policies
18.2.2022
Nintendo’s decision to close its Wii U and 3DS stores has been met with widespread criticism, not for the closures themselves—this always happens to old hardware—but for the way it has once again reminded the world of how terribly Nintendo handles access to its back catalogue, easily the most...
Nintendo Fans Share 3DS, Wii U Surprising Stats To Mourn eShop Closure
16.2.2022
Just as Nintendo announced plans to sunset certain features of the digital storefronts for the 3DS and Wii U in 2023, fans are using it as an opportunity to dig into the official record-keeping website to look back on the memories they made with those two classic consoles. It’s a nice way to mourn...