Metaverse

UAE’s Commercial Bank International Enters the Metaverse
UAE’s Commercial Bank International Enters the Metaverse
October 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

Dubai-based Commercial Bank International (CBI) has rolled out a metaverse location to enhance the integration of real and digital worlds, a press release says. Get...

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Zuckerberg’s Unlovable Metaverse Shares Flaws of Meta’s Payments Policy
Zuckerberg’s Unlovable Metaverse Shares Flaws of Meta’s Payments Policy
October 07, 2022  |  Meta

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gotten a lot of flak in the year since he announced the corporate rebranding by saying, “From now on, we’re...

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Has Nike Found Playbook for Winning Web3 Game?
Has Nike Found Playbook for Winning Web3 Game?
October 06, 2022  |  Metaverse

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EU Targets NFT Money Laundering; Warner Music Group Plays Along
EU Targets NFT Money Laundering; Warner Music Group Plays Along
October 06, 2022  |  NFTs

In case you are of the opinion that the prices people are willing to pay for collectable profile picture (PFP) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have returned...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart announced it is getting into the concert business by hosting a music festival inside its new metaverse space. Get...

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Walmart Hosts Roblox Concert as Part of Metaverse Expansion
Walmart Hosts Roblox Concert as Part of Metaverse Expansion
October 05, 2022  |  Walmart

Walmart is continuing its excursions into the metaverse with “Electric Fest,” a virtual event the retail giant said is inspired by “the world’s greatest music...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Launches Metaverse Grocery Experiences
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Launches Metaverse Grocery Experiences
September 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart hopes to meet younger consumers in the metaverse through two new Roblox experiences. Plus, buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Grocers Dip Toes Into Metaverse as Restaurants Dive In
Grocers Dip Toes Into Metaverse as Restaurants Dive In
September 30, 2022  |  Metaverse

As restaurants and grocers compete for consumers’ food spending, restaurants have been quicker to go where younger consumers have been going — the metaverse. Yet,...

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Walmart, Disney, Nike Push Further Into Metaverse
Walmart, Disney, Nike Push Further Into Metaverse
September 29, 2022  |  Metaverse

Walmart jumped into the metaverse this week with two new spaces in Roblox, the non-blockchain metaverse game which claims 52 million daily active users. Get...

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