Metaverse


Videos

Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript

Sotheby’s is auctioning off the original manuscript for “Snow Crash,” Neal Stephenson’s landmark 1992 science fiction book that coined the terms “metaverse” and “avatar." Author Neal Stephenson joins Sotheby's Head of Sale Cassandra Hatton on "First Mover" to discuss the details of the auction and Sotheby's move into the digital art space. Plus, Stephenson shares his insights on developments in the metaverse and his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI).

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Finance

Blockchain Game The Sandbox Warns of Phishing Email After Security Breach

An unauthorized third party had gained access to a Sandbox employee's computer and used it to send a false email to users

Revolut's customer data was compromised by a phishing attack. (Shutterstock)

Policy

Metaverse Competition Issues Need Addressing, EU Antitrust Chief Says

The European Commission is set to produce a strategy for online virtual worlds in May.

Margrethe Vestager. (Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images)

Web3

More Than Gamers Sold a Breakthrough Web3 Game and Delivered Empty Promises

In December 2021, a group of esports enthusiasts set out to build the ultimate Web3 gaming ecosystem made for pro gamers. Now, the founding team has effectively stepped away from the project, leaving its community confused and angry.

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Finance

Weekly Challenge: The Digital Asset Power Hour

Financial professionals stand to benefit greatly from blocking off just one hour per week to learn about a digital asset, such as one of 500 included in CoinDesk's Digital Asset Classification Standard.

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Web3

What Kind of Culture Are We Building in Web3?

If the metaverse is speculative fiction, we must dare to be imaginative and inclusive.

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Videos

Metaverse Token Gamium Spikes After Meta and Telefonica Partnership Announcement

Metaverse project Gamium’s native token GMM surged by 340% to $0.0025 on Tuesday after the project announced deals with social media giant Meta Platforms (META) and telecommunications firm Telefonica (TEF). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest Web3 push from Meta and Telefonica, bringing mainstream blockchain awareness.

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Web3

Tech Startup MultiversX Starts Web3 'Super App' With Finance, Social Features

The metaverse-focused blockchain startup said its ambitious xPortal app will offer connection to Web3 apps and virtual worlds.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Liquity's Token Leaps on Binance Listing

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 28, 2023.

La baja liquidez significa que las grandes órdenes pueden afectar significativamente los precios. (qimono/Pixabay)

Tech

Volt Inu Releases Alpha Version of NFT-Focused Battle Royale Game

Developers expect the game will be available on the game distribution service Steam in the coming weeks.

A screenshot from the Volt Inu battle royale game's alpha version (Volt Inu)