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Microsoft Bans Crypto Mining on Its Online Services Without Permission
Google has a similar policy in place and Amazon's AWS prohibits crypto mining during its 12-month free trial.
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Wealthy Crypto Funds Being Targeted By Attacker Through Telegram Chats
Wealthy Crypto Funds Being Targeted By Attacker Through Telegram Chats
An attacker known as DEV-0139 has targeted wealthy cryptocurrency funds through the use of Telegram group chats, Microsoft's (MSFT) Security Intelligence team reported. "The H...
Wealthy Crypto Funds Being Targeted By Attacker Through Telegram Chats

Decentralized Data Warehouse ‘Space and Time’ Raises $20M
Decentralized Data Warehouse ‘Space and Time’ Raises $20M
Microsoft is leading a $20M funding round for a decentralized data warehouse called Space and Time at a $300 Million valuation. Space and Time CEO Nate Holiday shares insights...
Decentralized Data Warehouse ‘Space and Time’ Raises $20M

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Microsoft’s M12 Leads $20M Strategic Funding for Blockchain Data Platform
Set to launch later this year, decentralized data platform Space and Time will integrate with Microsoft Azure.
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Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
Microsoft-owned video game Minecraft banned NFTs from its game to ensure a “safe and inclusive experience” for the players. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the ongoin...
Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling

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Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
The decision to ban blockchain integrations and NFTs resulted in a mixed response from its community of gamers.
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Tech Giants Create Metaverse Standards Forum for Software and Terminology Standards
Tech Giants Create Metaverse Standards Forum for Software and Terminology Standards
Some of the biggest names in gaming and software, including Meta and Microsoft, are coming together to build the infrastructure for an interoperable metaverse. “The Hash” host...
Tech Giants Create Metaverse Standards Forum for Software and Terminology Standards

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Tech Giants Create Metaverse Standards Forum for Software and Terminology Standards
Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Unity, Sony, and 30 other companies are coming together to build the infrastructure for an interoperable metaverse.
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Microsoft Bets on 'Metaverse' With $69B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The deal is Microsoft’s largest acquisition in its 46-year history.
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Betting on Web 3, Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B In Biggest Gaming Deal in History
Betting on Web 3, Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B In Biggest Gaming Deal in History
Microsoft is buying video game company Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Call of Duty,” for nearly $69 billion in a potential bet on Web 3. This comes amid gamers turning the...
Betting on Web 3, Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B In Biggest Gaming Deal in History