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The Trump Organization is looking to expand its footprint across the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem with a new trademark filing for “TRUMP.” An entity managing all Trump Organization trademarks submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark…
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Gulf-based Sigma Capital has introduced a $100 million fund to invest in web3 sectors, from blockchain infrastructure to the metaverse. Sigma Capital, a private equity firm specializing in early-stage startups, has announced the launch of a $100 million fund to…
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Crypto hacks in 2024 caused nearly $3 billion in damages, with access control flaws driving 78% of the losses, data shows. 2024 proved to be another challenging year for blockchain security, with nearly $3 billion lost to crypto hacks, according…
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The Mocaverse project token, MOCA, has begun trading on well-known centralized exchanges, including KuCoin, Gate, HTX, Coinlist, Bitget, MEXC, and Bitmart. Trading began with a MOCA rate of $0.088. Listing on several major centralized exchanges is expected to increase MOCA’s…
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While the buzz surrounding the metaverse has definitely died down, some big brands are still rolling out exciting new virtual worlds. Back in October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg made a huge announcement: Facebook was going to rebrand as Meta. This was…
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Stablecoin issuer Circle has teamed up with Krafton-backed Overdare to expand the use cases of programmable USDC wallets. In a blog announcement on Feb. 26, Circle unveiled a strategic partnership with Overdare, a metaverse venture set up by game publisher…
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China’s Supreme People's Procuratorate promised punishment for criminals utilizing blockchain technology and metaverse projects for nefarious operations.
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Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has launched a metaverse initiative aimed at previewing and showcasing the city’s infrastructure developments. A new initiative called the Mumbai Metropolis Metaverse has launched offering 3D and virtual reality experiences of ongoing and future…
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In a bid to dive deep into the web3 space, Forbes has rolled out a virtual ‘luxurious pool’ for players in The Sandbox. Forbes has recently announced its entry into The Sandbox metaverse, claiming a permanent piece of virtual land.…
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Disney has embarked on a significant venture with Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, to delve into the metaverse, a virtual space that is gaining traction in the tech and entertainment sectors. The collaboration involves Disney acquiring a $1.5 billion…
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Reality Labs, Meta’s subsidiary focused on developing the metaverse, recorded an operating loss of $4.65 billion in the last quarter of 2023. Meta keeps doubling down on its bet on the metaverse as its expenses to develop virtual reality hit…
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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced the formation of a working group aimed at setting standards for the metaverse. In a public notice on Jan. 19, MIIT stated that the metaverse working group was created to…
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Upland distributed over $13.5 million to players' PayPal accounts in December 2023
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Made for digital creators, the new metaverse-focused headset made by Siemens and Sony is expected to launch later in 2024. Siemens, the German multinational technology conglomerate, has teamed up with Sony to venture into the metaverse with a focus on…
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The little-known cryptocurrency Metastrike saw an abrupt and massive spike in price on Friday, leaving investors scrambling to understand the reasons behind the rally
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The idea behind the new initiative is to bring Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One novel into a multi-world open ‘metaverse experience.’ Metaverse startup Futureverse, backed by 10T Holdings and Ripple Labs, has unveiled a partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery…
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On the surface, things now seem very different from a year ago, with Bitcoin (BTC) being more than double the $16,000-17,000 and the total market cap of crypto being comfortably above a trillion dollars. While the prices do indeed reflect...
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Once a key player in the metaverse realm, Roblox anticipates a challenging 2024 as its investors voice concerns regarding the company’s ability to achieve sustainable profitability. Roblox, previously touted as a metaverse hub within the gaming platform space, is gearing...
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GBA Capital Fund announced at a digital economic development conference its plan to invest over $10 billion in the web3 industry, focusing on the Metaverse, NFTs, and real-world assets. The latest move by GBA Capital Fund comes at a time...
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Buoyed by strategic gaming and NFT initiatives, Dypius sees a massive trading volume spike, with investors driving a 167% increase in 24-hour activity.
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Upland's experimental collaboration with the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Kaedim has seen a 70% increase in 3D asset production speeds
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SoftBank-backed metaverse firm Improbable has sold one of its major gaming ventures to an Irish video game developer. According to a CNBC report, Improbable sold its multiplayer games developer The Multiplayer Group (MPG) for $97.1 million to Keywords Studios, an...
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ARAX Holdings Corp, a key player in digital asset management, has announced its acquisition of a 20% stake in The Nemesis, a dynamic open-world metaverse platform. The deal, revealed on Dec. 5, also includes an option for ARAX to acquire...
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The European Union is advancing a strategy to lead in developing virtual worlds, aiming to strengthen EU businesses and lessen reliance on non-EU technological resources.
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Axie Infinity (AXS), the widely-played blockchain game and metaverse project, has unveiled a novel initiative, allowing its non-fungible token (NFT) owners the commercial rights to produce and sell authorized merchandise.
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In a Nov. 24 post on X (formerly Twitter), Final Fantasy creator Square Enix shared its plans to sell Symbiogenesis NFTs in three rou
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Crypto.news spoke with David Shrier, the author of the book 'Basic Metaverse,' about the future of the virtual world.
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LandRocker aims to provide a play-to-earn (P2E) gaming experience focused on exploration and space discovery
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Hoping to reignite interest in the virtual world, The Sandbox metaverse is launching a new virtual neighborhood called Cinerama. With Cinerama, users can sign up to buy and turn their digital properties into opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and transform...
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Like the real-life exhibition, Gucci’s new initiative with The Sandbox lets visitors explore the brand’s history. While the hype surrounding the metaverse seems to perish, the famous Italian luxury fashion brand Gucci is doubling down on its virtual reality strategy...
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A consultation paper dated October 2023 shares the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of East African country Mauritius started collecting feedback about the inclusion of metaverse within the financial services industry.
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The fresh capital injection is earmarked for expanding the Upland game in several significant ways. Most importantly, the funds will be used to improve the game, making it more captivating for players.
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