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EU Consultation Warns on Risk of Big Players Becoming Metaverse Gatekeepers

[Apr 6, 2023 6:48 AM] The European Commission raises risks to privacy, openness, cybersecurity and equality in online virtual worlds

Augmented reality helps brands tell their story: MVFW 2023

[Apr 5, 2023 4:51 AM] During Metaverse Fashion Week 2023, the augmented reality platform Over projected a larger-than-life virtual catwalk over one of Milan’s most prominent locations.

OKX launches metaverse training session with football star Rúben Dias

[Apr 3, 2023 5:47 AM] The experience will allow fans to connect with Dias, and experience training techniques and coaching tips in virtual reality.

Former Activision Blizzard executive joins Yuga Labs as CEO

[Apr 1, 2023 10:34 AM] With Daniel Alegre on board, Yuga Labs is expected to ramp up its metaverse efforts. Previously, he held leadership positions at Google, Activision Blizzard, and Bertelsmann.

‘AI Tools Will Provide Very Interesting Enhancements for the Metaverse’ — Upland Co-Founder

[Apr 1, 2023 2:30 AM] According to Dirk Lueth, co-founder of the Upland Metaverse, the colonization of the metaverse by tech giants and the building of so-called “walled garden systems” is not sustainable. Lueth argues that instead of “locking users…

Disney Reportedly Axing Metaverse Division Amidst Company Restructuring

[Mar 31, 2023 10:30 PM] The metaverse division of Disney has apparently fallen victim to the latest round of layoffs announced by the company. Per reports from the Wall Street Journal citing people “familiar with the situation,” the whole next-generation…

Over 7,000 Players Successfully Converged in Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse 'Second Trip'

[Mar 31, 2023 4:32 PM] Thousands of NFT holders joined the gamified experience last weekend, showing glimpses of what’s to come from the virtual world launching later this year.

AI makes the metaverse safer and more inclusive: The Sandbox co-founder

[Mar 30, 2023 7:10 AM] AI continues to be more pervasive in emerging technologies, and according to a co-founder of The Sandbox, it will make digital spaces more inclusive places.

The Metaverse Is Facing a ‘Cooldown Moment’ Amid Crypto Winter

[Mar 29, 2023 1:58 PM] That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, Cathy Hackl, chief metaverse officer at Journey, said. There are still people building in the ecosystem.

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: WSJ

[Mar 27, 2023 11:32 PM] Fifty people have lost their jobs as Disney disbands its next-generation storytelling and consumer experiences unit as part a company-wide staff reduction.

To be or not to be: Ethics, democracy and morality in the nascent metaverse

[Mar 27, 2023 7:48 AM] If human interactions in digital reality should mimic those of real life, this raises questions as to what and who will dictate important moral judgements and ethical standards.

NFT Investor Animoca Brands Cuts Target for Metaverse Fund to $800M: Reuters

[Mar 24, 2023 5:59 AM] When Animoca initially unveiled its plans for the fund last November, its target was $2 billion. This was then cut in half to $1 billion in January.

Metaverse NFT Trading Volume Hit New All-Time High, DappRadar Says

[Mar 23, 2023 12:00 PM] Virtual land trading spiked this past quarter with 147,000 trades generating $311 million in trading volume, according to a new report.

How blockchain can help reimagine a new state in Africa

[Mar 23, 2023 6:05 AM] Eche Emole, the co-founder of Afropolitan, explains how the nation-state experiment has failed, especially in Africa, and how blockchain can be used to reimagine a new state.

German Government Invests $1.2 Million in Metaverse Startup Flying Sheep Studios

[Mar 23, 2023 3:30 AM] 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…

Deloitte dives into immersive experiences as more industries turn to Web3

[Mar 22, 2023 2:00 PM] The Big Four accounting firm is betting on immersive experiences and other Web3 solutions to address various corporate needs.

'Get comfortable with discomfort' for Web3 success: PBW 2023

[Mar 22, 2023 9:00 AM] A group of professionals in Web3 took the Venus de Milo stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 to discuss the dos and don’ts of metaverse regulation.

Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing

[Mar 22, 2023 7:02 AM] With the rising popularity of Web3 and the metaverse, songwriters and musicians are wondering what music licensing will look like in this new space.

Yat Siu Says ‘Pro-Capitalist’ Asian Countries Are More Ready to Embrace Web3

[Mar 21, 2023 2:42 PM] The Animoca Brands chairman said at the Outer Edge conference in Los Angeles, California, that among major international game publishers, those located across Asia are more active in Web3 development.

Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multiyear Token Sale

[Mar 20, 2023 3:09 PM] The sale, which began September 2020, ended Monday over concerns of the stability of the DAI stablecoin.

Paris Blockchain Week 2023: Latest updates by Cointelegraph

[Mar 20, 2023 9:06 AM] Pre-summit events such as the Talent Fair, the Startup Competition as well as the Investors Day made up the day on March 20 at the Paris Blockchain Week.

Report: China Will Become a Metaverse Tech Leader During 2023

[Mar 20, 2023 2:30 AM] A report issued by Globaldata, a global consulting and data analysis company, predicts that China will become a leading country in metaverse tech during 2023. The firm believes that the development of other technologies like artificial intelligence…

Dubai Free Trade Zone Partners With South Korean Companies to Expand Web3 and Metaverse Business

[Mar 17, 2023 6:30 PM] The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, one of the biggest free trade zones in the world, signed agreements with governments and companies in South Korea to bring more Web3 and metaverse businesses to the emirate. The objective of this move is to…

Baron Davis: Bringing Athletes to Web3

[Mar 17, 2023 3:54 PM] The electric ex-NBA point guard is teaching sports clients to engage with communities using crypto tech.

Crypto Biz: SVB collapses, USDC depegs, Bitcoin still up

[Mar 17, 2023 12:00 PM] Turmoil in traditional finance spilled over into Bitcoin and crypto markets, forcing federal regulators to step in.

Meta Announces 10,000 Layoffs in ‘Year of Efficiency’ Move; Singles Out AI Over Metaverse as ‘Largest Investment’

[Mar 16, 2023 4:00 AM] Meta, the social media company, will continue to shed part of its workforce, recently announcing 10,000 new layoffs to be executed during 2023 as part of its new efficiency policy. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the company, stated that artificial…

The Pokémon Company Might Be Preparing to Make Moves in the Metaverse

[Mar 15, 2023 3:30 AM] 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…

Nissan files 4 new web3 trademarks, trials sales in the metaverse

[Mar 13, 2023 12:20 AM] Nissan has recently filed four new Web3 trademarks for its Infiniti, Nismo and Nissan brands.

South Korea launches ‘Metaverse Fund’ to expedite domestic initiatives

[Mar 12, 2023 4:50 AM] With the help of the Metaverse Fund, South Korea will support the mergers and acquisitions of various firms from the metaverse ecosystem.

South Korea Doubles Down on Metaverse, Announces $51 Million Investment in Related Projects

[Mar 11, 2023 5:30 AM] The Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea has approved investments of $51 million in various metaverse projects, doubling down on its metaverse bet for the future. The investment includes a fund for supporting the growth of metaverse companies…