Metaverse
First DOGE, Now ‘Meataverse’: Slim Jim Trademark Filings Reveal Metaverse Plans
The beloved meat stick brand is taking its “Long Boi Gang” deeper into Web 3.
Coinbase Blocks Russian Addresses; Philippines Plans CBDC
Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian wallet addresses. Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry recreated in the metaverse. The Philippines joins a growing band of countries planning a CBDC. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Virtual Beers and Digital Orgasms: Welcome to the Age of Metaverse Commerce
Executives from Adidas, Budweiser, Clinique, NARS Cosmetics and other big consumer brands explain why the metaverse is “seismic” for their businesses.
UNXD Raises $4M to Bring Luxury Fashion to the Metaverse
The raise included participation from prominent metaverse investors Animoca Brands and Polygon Studios.
World of Women Teams Up With The Sandbox for $25M Inclusivity Push
The new WoW Foundation will use the funding to invest in education and mentorship to increase female participation in Web 3 and the metaverse.
A New NFT Grouping Is Born: Minorities Promoting Their Cultures
Jews, turbaned male Sikhs, and hijab-wearing women are the first to explore digital extensions of their identities.
Metaverse Fashion Means Business: Pantera and Polychain Invest $10M In Space Runners
Space Runners, a metaverse fashion brand focused on NFTs, has raised $10 million in an investment round led by Pantera Capital and Polychain. “The Hash” explores possible use cases of digital wearables in the metaverse while considering potential business models and prospective audience for these assets.
Pantera and Polychain Lead $10M Bet on Metaverse Fashionistas
“Fashion will be just as – if not more – important in the metaverse than in the real world,” Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit said.
CVS Eyes Metaverse With 4 NFT-Related Trademarks
The drugstore chain plans to offer virtual prescription drugs, wellness products and other merchandise authenticated by NFTs.
Lemniscap, Jump Crypto Lead $4M Bet on GameFi Firm metaENGINE
The metaverse publishing platform is looking to attract developers with a slate of Web 3 gaming tools.
