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Virtual Worlds, Real-Life Use Cases: How Web2 and Web3 Tackled the Metaverse at CES 2023
10.1.2023
In the four-day tech trade show, companies from across sectors flocked to Las Vegas to showcase their latest innovations. Several brands introduced metaverse technology, hinting at trends to watch out for in the coming year
Metaverse to possibly create $5T in value by 2030: McKinsey report
7.1.2023
The success of Metaverse will rely on a greater focus on maximizing the human experience aimed at delivering positive experiences for consumers, end-users, and citizens
Enter the Metaverse and Create Your Own Virtual World with RobotEra – Here’s How to Get Early Access to the Presale
4.1.2023
The metaverse trend has been gradually rising in significance over the course of the last few years, with projects such as MANA, SAND, and AXIE becoming some of the largest projects in the entire crypto space during the last bull market. ...
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Nigerian Crypto Exchange Roqqu Gets European Union Virtual Currency License
4.1.2023
The Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu recently announced that it obtained a virtual currency license that allows it to offer its services in 28 European countries. According to Israel Ololade, the head of product at Roqqu, the European Union license “aligns with the brand’s drive to become...
Car Manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Launches Metaverse Showroom Experience in India
3.1.2023
Maruti Suzuki, one of the biggest car manufacturers in India, has announced that it is taking its customer retail experience to the metaverse. The company announced on Jan. 1, it would launch a VR (virtual reality) network for its Arena showroom series, allowing its users to experience the Maruti...
Detect XR Support with JavaScript
2.1.2023
A few years ago I wrote an article about how to detect VR support with JavaScript. Since that time, a whole lot has changed. “Augmented reality” became a thing and terminology has moved to “XR”, instead of VR or AR. As such, the API has needed to evolve. The presence...
Hong Kong brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation
2.1.2023
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed legislation that will soon open up virtual assets to retail investors, and local financial services are lining up for licensing approval
Insurance Giant Tokio Marine to Offer Its Services in the Metaverse
31.12.2022
Tokio Marine, the biggest property/casualty insurance group in Japan, is taking its services and operations into the metaverse. The group, which has more than 39,000 employees all over the world, will allow its users to review and purchase insurance products on a metaverse platform, using real...
Build Your Own Virtual World With These Metaverse Crypto - Get Early Access in the Presale
28.12.2022
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com
The metaverse may be less than three years in the making, but it has drawn several interests from companies and individuals alike. According to a McKinsey...
Argentine Soccer Association AFA Partners With Upland to Enter the Metaverse
27.12.2022
The Argentine Soccer Association, AFA, has partnered with Upland, a virtual world platform, to introduce its fans to the metaverse. Upland will allow Argentine fans to have a bigger connection with AFA history, presenting the opportunity to acquire digital representations of several properties...
Samsung Is Investing More Than $35 Million in Latam-Focused Metaverse Initiatives
24.12.2022
Samsung, the Korean electronics behemoth, has revealed it is currently investing more than $35 million dollars in metaverse initiatives for the Latam audience. The objective behind this move is to help the brand attract and connect with younger audiences, as part of its digital push and growth...
President of Brazil Sanctions Cryptocurrency Law
23.12.2022
President Jair Bolsonaro has approved law 14.478, which regulates cryptocurrency-related operations and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Brazil. The document, approved on the last day of the period allowed, will begin to be applied 180 days after its sanction. This will give all parties...
Coinbase Secures Regulatory Approval to Operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Ireland
22.12.2022
Coinbase has announced it has secured regulatory approval as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Ireland, according to a company blog post published on Dec. 21. According to the company, Coinbase has been approved by Ireland’s central bank which means the company can “provide products...
Alaska adds 'virtual currency' to its regulatory regime
21.12.2022
Starting in 2023, the companies will have to obtain a new type of license to operate with crypto in the state
Meta Will Continue to Push Metaverse Investments in 2023 According to Head Of Reality Labs
20.12.2022
Meta will continue to invest in VR (virtual reality) tech in 2023, according to statements made by Andrew Bosworth, head of Reality Labs, the metaverse division of the company. While Meta has made some changes and adapted to the current shaky economic atmosphere, Bosworth states that the company...
Meta VR Consultant John Carmack Leaves Company; Criticizes Inefficiencies of VR and Metaverse Projects
20.12.2022
John Carmack, the founder of renowned company ID Software and executive consultant on VR for Meta, has announced he is leaving Meta. Among the reasons for this departure, Carmack signals that there are inefficiencies and self-sabotage at Meta that have affected the work that the company is doing...
Metaverse experience to sway real-world travel choices in 2023: Survey
17.12.2022
A survey participated by 24,179 respondents across 32 countries reveal that nearly half, or 43% of the respondents, intend to use virtual reality to inspire their choices
Setting up a screen reader testing environment on your computer
12.12.2022
Sara Soueidan with everything you need, from what screen reading options are out there all the way to setting up virtual machines for them, installing them, and confguring keyboard options. It’s truly a one-stop reference that pulls together disparate …
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Where Is the Ethereum Virtual Machine Headed in 2023? (Hint: Beyond Ethereum)
12.12.2022
With apps like Uniswap exploring Layer 2s, dYdX building on Cosmos and the rise of appchains on Cosmos next year seems fit for an explosion of EVM experimentation
E-verse successfully hosts virtual musical concert by the Kakkars
12.12.2022
E-verse has successfully hosted a virtual musical concert in its metaverse. Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar were the show’s stars in November 2022. The occasion was the celebration of their more than a hundred million fans who are spread across the globe. Two things have framed highlights here....