Metaverse

Neopets Pitched a Metaverse Pivot. Fans Balked
For many Neopets fans, an effort to bring the early-aughts classic into Web 3 is throwing up red flags.

Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage of Metaverse Play Matterport, Sees Near 50% Upside
The bank initiated coverage with a buy rating and $14 price target.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Above $38K Ahead of Seasonally Strong February
Historically, bitcoin produces positive returns in February. But risks remain.

This Marathon Is Among the First IRL-Metaverse Mashups
Raramuri’s June 2 event gives you plenty of time to train for the metaverse’s first marathon.


Warner Music Partners With the Sandbox, Crypto Lunar New Year Gifts
Korean game developer Netmarble plans to issue own cryptocurrency. Warner Music Group partners with The Sandbox to create metaverse land. Crypto still a niche gift for Lunar New Year. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Elvis Impersonators Are Trying to Set a Record in the Metaverse
Elvis Presley Enterprises will be airdropping thousands of jumpsuits and wigs in February in an attempt to take down one of the rock star’s longest-standing world records – this time virtually.

Fidelity Seeks SEC Approval for Metaverse ETF
The financial services giant filed an application for an ETF that will track companies developing and selling products for the metaverse.

Warner Music Group to Launch ‘Concert Theme Park’ in Sandbox Metaverse
Warner Music Group (WMG) is entering the metaverse with a music-focused theme park in The Sandbox, featuring “concerts and musical experiences” from its star-studded roster of artists. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest major music player looking to expand its audience into virtual worlds.

Russian Ministry Against Crypto Ban, Korea Plans Metaverse Protection
Russia’s Ministry of Finance opposed to crypto ban. Korea steps up efforts to protect metaverse users. NFT and crypto markets diverging. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

