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Metaverse Platforms
Genshin Impact developer launches HoYoverse, teases metaverse
Popular video game Genshin Impact developer miHoYo announced on Monday the launch of HoYoverse for its global expansion while hinting its entry into the metaverse race. Fast facts The China-based game developer wants to provide a virtual world with a “high level of freedom and immersion,” miHoYo CEO Haoyu Cai said in a statement. MiHoYo […]
Ningwei Qin
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NFTs and Gaming
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park brings virtual attractions to The Sandbox metaverse
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park announced on Monday that it is entering The Sandbox metaverse to offer virtual experiences through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and gaming, as visitors to its physical venue dropped throughout the pandemic. Fast facts The government proposed last January that it will transform the physical theme park into a resort and leisure destination […]
Ningwei Qin
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Regulatory News
S.Korean regulators to strengthen watch over NFTs and the metaverse
A South Korean financial watchdog announced it will strengthen monitoring of new trade assets, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), in its annual work plan released on Monday. Fast facts The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will prepare countermeasures against factors that cause damage to consumers in the rapidly growing digital assets market. Earlier this month, […]
Danny Park
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Blockchain Security
NFTs, metaverse listed as top ‘must watch’ security risks in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong government-run internet security watchdog has listed risks associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse as a top “must watch” security threat this year, while both trends continue to thrive in the city. Fast facts The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre said in a statement last week that criminals […]
Timmy Shen
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Investment Insights
Pac-Man owner Bandai Namco to invest $130M in metaverse
Bandai Namco is investing 15 billion Japanese yen (US$130 million) into building an “IP Metaverse” with its array of games and content, the Japanese entertainment conglomerate announced on Tuesday. Fast facts “Through the IP Metaverse, we will establish communities among Bandai Namco and fans, as well as among fans themselves,” the company wrote in its […]
Danny Park
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Altcoins
Shiba Inu metaverse tease fuels 60% price boost
Shiba Inu (SHIB) developers announced they will be releasing plots of land in an upcoming metaverse — codenamed Shiberse. Fast facts The “Shiba Lands” would be available through the native token of the ecosystem LEASH and the developers said they were working on a queue system based on LEASH holdings to prevent bots from pumping […]
Lachlan Keller
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Upcoming NFT Projects
Binance, BLACKPINK’s K-pop agency to develop NFTs, other projects
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has partnered with YG Entertainment, a top K-pop entertainment agency, to develop non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse and gaming projects, despite fans’ concerns over the potential environmental impact. Fast facts Binance announced Tuesday that it will provide the NFT platform and technology support, while YG will supply the content. Helen […]
Timmy Shen
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Metaverse Platforms
Warner Music is ready to play in The Sandbox metaverse
The record label conglomerate Warner Music Group (WMG) announced it will create a music-themed digital world in The Sandbox metaverse. Fast facts WMG confirmed its partnership with The Sandbox on Thursday, expanding the music company’s venture into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. The Sandbox is a subsidiary of blockchain unicorn Animoca Brands, with high […]
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