Metaversum
TIME Magazine to Hold ETH on Balance Sheet as Part of Galaxy Digital Metaverse Deal
TIME Magazine will hold ether on its balance sheet for the first time as part of a deal with crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital to educate readers about the metaverse. The publication is rolling out a “TIME 100 Companies” list for the metaverse and a weekly newsletter as part of the partnership. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest continuation of TIME's expansion into the world of crypto.
South Korea a Metaverse Hub, NFTs Go From Digital to Physical
Chinese crypto mining hardware manufacturer Canaan reports Q3 earnings. South Korea emerges as a metaverse hub. NFTs start bridging the digital and physical worlds. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
What Will a Metaverse Embassy for Barbados Look Like?
The island nation of Barbados is preparing to legally declare digital real estate sovereign land by establishing a metaverse embassy. Barbados Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Gabriel Abed shares insights into the initiative. What does it mean to have an embassy in the metaverse? How will Barbadians use it and benefit from it?
Barbados to Become First Sovereign Nation With an Embassy in the Metaverse
The Barbadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has signed an agreement with the popular crypto-powered digital world Decentraland to establish a digital embassy. “The Hash” hosts discuss Barbados working to develop digital sovereign land in what could be seen as a historic step toward the legitimization of the metaverse.
Animoca Brands CEO on Teaming Up with K-pop Agency to Make NFTs
Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, which raised $65 million to a $2.2 billion valuation last month, has teamed up with major K-pop entertainment agency Cube Entertainment to build a music metaverse and issue NFTs. Cube joins other K-pop labels like Hybe, global K-pop sensation BTS' agency, along with JYP and SM Entertainment, in the worldwide race into NFTs. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares his insights.
Crypto Surges on US Inflation Rise, Korean Investors Win Damages
Tencent CEO sees opportunity in the metaverse. Crypto surges after the fastest US inflation rise in 30 years. Korean court rules in favor of hacked investors. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Seoul Says It Will Be the First Major City Government to Enter the Metaverse
“The Hash” panel discusses possible motives and potential outcomes as Seoul says it will be the first major city government to enter the metaverse.
Canaan Sues Over Patent Infringement; PayTM Considers Crypto Services
Canaan sues over bitcoin mining chip patent infringementIndia’s PayTM considers launching crypto-related services. Baidu and Netease file metaverse patents. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
