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Markets

Thetan Arena Battles Axie Infinity in ‘Play-to-Earn’

The games are completely different, but Thetan Arena is joining Axie Infinity in the hunt for crypto-friendly players when there are still scant offerings in the “play-to-earn” space.

Image pulled from Thetan Arena's website. (Thetan Arena, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain

In this special episode of "First Mover," host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of "NFT for social good platform," Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.

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Finance

ProShares Files Application With SEC for a Metaverse ETF

The Metaverse Theme ETF will track the performance of the Solactive Metaverse Theme Index.

(Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

Finance

Multiple Metaverses, One Avatar: ‘Ready Player Me’ Raises $13M to Make It Happen

The company is building a “connective passport for the metaverse” with support from big-name backers.

What's your metaverse avatar strategy? (Ready Player Me)

Finance

Decentraland, Luxury Marketplace UNXD to Host Metaverse Fashion Week

Decentraland and UNXD are calling on fashionistas to have their virtual collections ready to show in the metaverse.

(Raden Prasetya/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

10 2022 Predictions From PwC’s Henri Arslanian

El Salvador. The metaverse. Web 3 catalysts. Ethereum’s future.

(Arthur Chauvineau/Unsplash)

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What Jack Dorsey’s Beef With 'Web 3' Is Really About

The Bitcoin-loving CEO’s feud with VCs is just the latest round of a fight that has been raging for nearly a decade: Bitcoiners vs. “crypto.”

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Markets

Consultants Are Entering the Metaverse – Literally

SAND tokens are up on news of PwC Hong Kong acquiring a plot of LAND in The Sandbox.

A glimpse into The Sandbox metaverse. (Animoca Brands)

Videos

Under Armour Enters the Metaverse With 'Wearable' Steph Curry Sneakers

To celebrate Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry’s new record as the NBA's all-time top three-point shooter, Under Armour has announced digital replica NFTs of the “Curry Flow 9″ sneakers that can be worn in the metaverse. All proceeds will go to children's sports charities. “The Hash” squad discusses what this means for the “open metaverse” concept and the importance of philanthropy in the digital asset space. 

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Finance

Dapper, CoinFund Back ‘SPACE’ Metaverse Play With $7M Raise

The project wants to become “the economic backbone of the metaverse.”

A glimpse into SPACE. (SPACE)