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How Microsoft Is Embracing the Metaverse
Live from Las Vegas as part of CoinDesk TV's special coverage of CES 2023, Microsoft Global Chief Strategy Officer of Mobility Henry Bzeih shares insights into driving the tech giant into the metaverse and revolutionizing the experience of buying cars.

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.

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 Hash" panel discusses the latest crypto-focused attack.

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 into the latest raise amid recent market volatility and what he hopes to achieve.

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.

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 ongoing battle between the traditional gaming world and Web3.

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.

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” hosts discuss the industry implications, potential outcomes and at least one major tech player who’s missing from this group.

Gigantes tecnológicos crean un foro de estándares para el metaverso con normas de software y terminología
Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Unity, Sony y otras 30 empresas se unen para construir la infraestructura de un metaverso interoperable.

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.
