Metaverse

In a new report, Citi analysts predict that the total addressable market (TAM) for the metaverse economy could be as high as $13 trillion by 2030. “The Hash” panel discusses d...

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 1, 2022 at 6:19 p.m. UTC

Apr 1, 2022

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Policy

Metaverse

Does the Metaverse Need a Free Trade Agreement?

It’s seeking to be the centerpiece of Web 3, but a successful metaverse could run headfirst into some old-style protectionist barriers like work permits and data blocks, trade...

By Jack Schickler

Apr 1, 2022 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

Apr 1, 2022

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Finance

Citi

Citi Sees Metaverse Economy as Large as $13T by 2030

The virtual world could be the next generation of the internet, the bank’s analysts said in a report.

By Will Canny

Apr 1, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. UTC

Apr 1, 2022

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Video

Binance

Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 31, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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China’s WeChat Bans NFT Accounts; Zilliqa Token Soars

Video

Nft

China’s WeChat Bans NFT Accounts; Zilliqa Token Soars

NFT accounts banned from WeChat due to “crypto speculation”. India’s IMF Mission chief warns over crypto. Zilliqa on a tear after Metapolis metaverse launch event announcement...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 31, 2022 at 2:57 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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ZIL has charted a three-fold rally in less than a week. (Source: TradingView)

Markets

Metaverse

Zilliqa's ZIL Quadruples on Optimism Around Start of Metaverse Service Metapolis

Metapolis, a metaverse-as-a-service offering powered by Zilliqa's blockchain, is scheduled to be released on Saturday.

By Omkar Godbole

Mar 31, 2022 at 11:28 a.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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Markets

Shib

Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Feature More Than 100K Land Plots

Developers have decided to use Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ether, as a land pricing token.

By Omkar Godbole

Mar 31, 2022 at 3:41 a.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for March 30, 2022

With bitcoin trading relatively flat after a recent rally, and an inside look at metaverse fashion week, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Mar 30, 2022 at 4:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2022

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Finance

Grab

Grab’s Technology Head Departs to Lead Metaverse Gaming Firm Ethlas: Report

Many high-level executives of traditional technology firms have left their jobs to dive into the metaverse, with Grab’s head of technology, Wui Ngiap Foo, being the latest.

By Camomile Shumba

Mar 30, 2022 at 10:03 a.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2022

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First Metaverse Fashion Week Trends, Misses: 'Phygital' Is in Vogue

Video

Nfts

First Metaverse Fashion Week Trends, Misses: ‘Phygital’ Is in Vogue

After four days and over 2,000 NFTs sold, the first ever virtual fashion week is officially in the digital books. Giant global brands like Estée Lauder, Forever 21, Tommy Hilf...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 29, 2022 at 4:41 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2022

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