Metaverse: SK Telecom, NTT Docomo announce tie-up to develop Metaverse services and technologies
Nov 22, 2022 11:53 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
SK Telecom and NTT Docomo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) late last week for a strategic tie-up in the Metaverse, telecom, and media businesses. They will jointly work on the establishment of infrastructure...
NFT: Cristiano Ronaldo debuts first CR7 NFT collection
Nov 17, 2022 06:57 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Cristiano Ronaldo of the Manchester United football club launched his first non-fungible token (NFT) collection this week. The digital asset has been named the CR7 NFT collection, and it will be available on Nov. 18 only...
NFT: Manchester United, Tezos blockchain join forces to release NFT collectibles and Metaverse
Nov 16, 2022 09:48 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Manchester United football club has partnered with Tezos open-source blockchain to release its first set of digital collectibles or NFTs and Web3 community that will unite its fanbase. The blockchain-based community will...
NFT: Yuga Labs buys Beeple's WENEW and its 10KTF NFT collection
Nov 16, 2022 09:07 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Yuga Labs, a blockchain technology company that develops NFTs and digital collectibles, acquired Beeples WENEW and its 10KTF NFT collection. Yuga Labs is the developer of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club, and it hinted...
NFT: Nike debuts .Swoosh Web3 marketplace platform for NFTs, Metaverse
Nov 15, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Nike just launched its new NFT and metaverse marketplace called .Swoosh and will soon sell a non-fungible token version of its sneakers. The American footwear and sports apparel manufacturing company will market the NFTs...
Nov 14, 2022 10:43 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange firm, has a sponsorship contract with National Basketball Associations Miami Heat. However, this was cancelled early due to the crypto companys sudden collapse. FTX has now...
Metaverse: 7-Eleven franchise operator Korea Seven builds metaverse store for music festivals
Nov 14, 2022 09:47 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Korea Seven, the South Korean operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has set up a virtual store where customers can enter a metaverse platform to attend entertainment events such as festivals and music...
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