Philip Rosedale of Second Life discusses how laws should be applied in virtual worlds, and says a business model centered on advertising, surveillance and behavioral targeting would be “highly problematic.”

Jul.01 — Epyllionco Managing Partner Matthew Ball discusses how people can now invest in the “metaverse,” the convergence of online gaming, virtual reality, augmented reality, user generating content, and social networking. He explains how the Metaverse ETF works with Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.”

What are the Blockchain use cases in real estate? How to own a piece of a building or a land today? The advantages of real estate tokenization in 2021. Everything you need to know, Arnaud Salomon, CEO, MtPelerin. Building Bridges For Digital Finance: https://www.mtpelerin.com/ Cryptocurrency by a Swiss Bank: https://www.dukascoin.com/ Dukascopy Bank – Open Swiss […]

Panellists discuss the opportunities and risks of DeFi (decentralised finance), as well as the challenges it poses to regulators as they seek to address financial crime, stability and consumer protection concerns. Speakers – Leah Callon-Butler, Director, Emfarsis (moderator) – John Ho, Head, Legal, Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank – Ezra Tay, General Counsel & Head […]

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have exploded onto the digital art scene this past year. Proponents say they are a way to make digital assets scarce, and therefore more valuable. WSJ explains how they work, and why skeptics question whether they’re built to last. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ These Cryptocurrencies Make Owning Memes Possible WSJ Glossary […]

Welcome to The Daily Forkast, November 17th, 2021, presented by Angie Lau. For the latest in blockchain & crypto news. On today’s show: 00:00 Coming Up 00:39 Chinese crypto mining hardware manufacturer Canaan reports Q3 earnings. 02:27 South Korea emerges as metaverse hub. 04:28 NFTs start bridging the digital and physical worlds. — Chinese Bitcoin […]

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future, what he calls the “metaverse”. Read more here: https://ab.co/3nwZSZG Online MetaVerses are virtual worlds where players can live out their digital lives and are being touted as the Web 3.0. There have […]

Kieran Warwick, Co-Founder of Illuvium, NFT RPG Games | Blockchain Interviews Ashton Addison speaks with Kieran Warwick, Co-Founder of Illuvium at the SCB10X ReDeFine tomorrow conference. Kieran Discusses Illuvium’s upcoming NFT based RPG Game, their team of 90+ game designers, the pre-game NFT releases, the ILV and sILV tokens, staking, the Illuvinati Council and community […]

#GeniesCEO #Metaverse #Disney Genies Founder and CEO Akash Nigam joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss partnering with former Disney CEO Bob Iger, the future of the metaverse, and the profitability of Web3. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: […]

Some see Web 3.0 as the next generation of the internet, a decentralized version of the web based on the blockchain. Here are the key principles behind it, and why skeptics are unconvinced it could scale globally. Illustration: Amber Bragdon More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video […]

As businesses wake up to the potential of the metaverse, we ask The Sandbox’s Sebastien Borget whether its creator-driven promise will persevere. “We’ve built Sandbox … with this idea to put the community first, to put the user first, at the center of the value creation and the reward system,” Sebastien Borget, COO and co-founder […]

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Henri Arslanian and Sébastien Borget (co-founder, The Sandbox) share an in-depth discussion on the exciting opportunities within the metaverse . The pair also discuss how The Sandbox is more than just a game but rather a platform where users can buy virtual land or provide services in the metaverse and deliver value to the community […]

METAVERSE Metaverses: From Social Networks to Virtual Worlds Billions of Internet users utilize social networks to communicate, share content and offer online services. The next step would be to create virtual worlds to have interactions and a complete life online. But at what cost? besancia · 01/11/22 ·  4 min · Intermediate Social Networks: The Double-Edged Sword Since the early 2000s, our […]

Terms like “nonfungible token,” “crypto wallet,” “minting,” and more sound like a foreign language to you? To better understand it—and explain it—WSJ’s Joanna Stern turned her son’s art into an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain. More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wsj/videos/ On Twitter: […]

Alexis Ohanian, founder of VC firm Seven Seven Six and former executive chairman of Reddit, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss Facebook’s name change and plans for the metaverse. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi Facebook on Thursday announced that it has changed its company name to Meta. […]

Krystal and Saagar have commentator James Li of the 51-49 show make the case that web3’s promise of decentralization is not what it appears to be To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them […]

Debate sponsored by Zaha Hadid Architects in association with the Academy of Ideas With cities under lockdown, centres deserted, jobs under threat, transport suspended, what is the future of the physical city compared to the ease of virtual connectivity? Do the environmental benefits of online engagement outweigh the need for face-to-face contact; or is there […]

The energy sector is at a crossroad, taking us from a centralized, fossil and non-transparent energy system to a decentralized, renewable and transparent one. What digital technologies exist and how can they be utilized to enable a decarbonized and fairer energy system for all? Blockchain, virtual power plants, and virtual market places are just a […]

Join Forkast.News’s Lucas Cacioli as he meets Immersive One’s Denny Wong at Ocean Park in HK for a demonstration of what the future might hold for a fully decentralized, blockchain based theme park experience; with everything from avatars as owned NFTs to cryptocurrency prizes. — #DailyForkast #Blockchain #OceanPark #CryptoNews #BlockchainNews #Crypto #ForkastNews #CryptoMarket #NFT #HongKong […]

대체불가능토큰 시장에 주목…성장 가능성과 주의할 점은: 대담 Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are drawing attention these days… for their profitability and originality. So what are they.. and will they be a game changer for the content industry? To find out more, we have Choi Hyung-uk, technology strategist, innovation catalyst… and CEO of LIFE SQUARE is with […]

60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall reports on the big money being spent in a world somewhere between digital and reality. See the story, streaming now only on Paramount+. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began […]

Charles Kerrigan is partner in the banking and international finance team at CMS London. The Blockchain Industry Landscape Overview 2018 names Charles as one of the UK’s leading influencers on blockchain. This conversation was part of the OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute Symposium 2021. Click here for more information and to register for the 2022 Symposium. […]

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When 3D artist Beeple sold a digital piece of art for a record $69 million through Christie’s, the world went NFT crazy. But what exactly is an NFT? — #Crypto #Blockchain #BlockchainTechnology #DigitalAssets #Cryptocurrency #DeFi #NFT #Beeple #SmartContract #Mint #Artwork #CryptoCollectible #NFT #Arts #Gaming — RECOMMENDED PLAYLISTS: Word On The Block: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLENVHIZFjdMT-q2_LSNncbuoS_LGiuLz2 The Daily Forkast: […]

Real-estate transactions in the metaverse are reaching record highs. We spoke with companies investing in digital real estate to understand the economic model, and why investors are spending millions on virtual property. Photo: Republic Realm More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wsj/videos/ On Twitter: […]

On the heels of closing a $93 million Series B funding round led by SoftBank earlier this month, metaverse startup The Sandbox Co-founder and COO Sebastien Borget discusses whether Meta, formerly Facebook, is a potential threat to the future of Web 3. Plus, insights into the advantages of owning decentralized, NFT-based virtual real estate and […]

Wilder World metaverse Bear Pet touring NYC @Wilder World #metaverse #nft #wilderworld Wilder World is an immersive 5D Metaverse built on Ethereum, Unreal Engine and ZERO. Wilder World is a completely new dimension of reality that includes multiple systems with the goal of building a 5D photorealistic Metaverse with a custom-built, decentralized marketplace, known as […]

Do NFT’s hold great potential for the art market or is the jury still out? Theoretically it offers transparency and security of authentication for crypto-collectibles. The purpose of the technology prevents duplication and theft, yet there’s nothing inherent – no gatekeeper, to verify what’s uploaded and here lies one fundamental flaw. It certainly attracts new […]

Founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion Imran Amed steps into the virtual realm with the pioneering entrepreneurs behind Ledger, The Dematerialised and RFTKT Studios to discover why the metaverse is being seen as the next fashion goldmine. Visit https://www.businessoffashion.com for fashion news, analysis and business intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry. #Metaverse #Fashion […]

The recent publication of “Navigating Cryptocurrency Regulation: An Industry Perspective on the Insights and Tools Needed to Shape Balanced Crypto Regulation”, a regulatory guidance document from the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Cryptocurrencies, was accompanied by a industry-regulator roundtable on cryptocurrency regulation moderated by Denelle Dixon, Stellar Development Foundation. Among the panellists were […]

In the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism to a second class existence? How does the nascent metaverse force […]

RTFKT Studios sold 608 pairs of NFT sneakers in just 6 minutes, bringing in more than $3 million. RTFKT Studios co-founders Benoit Pagotto, Steven Vasilev and Chris Le join ‘Squawk Alley ‘ to discuss the demand for these tokens and how the blockchain technology lowers the risk of counterfeits. For access to live and exclusive […]

Janine Yorio, Republic Real Estate, joins CNBC’s “Fast Money” to discuss the virtual real estate market in what’s known as the ‘metaverse.’

ABC News’ Ashan Singh reports on the buzz around NFTs at Art Basel Miami, as the digital art form makes its debut at the renowned international art show.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos travels to the ETHDenver conference to speak to leaders in the industry, […]

Start-up Genies creates virtual identities in the digital world. The company is partnering with established brands such as Gucci and Warner Music and its investors include Mary Meeker and Coinbase Ventures. Genies CEO Akash Nigam joined “Squawk Box” on Tuesday to discuss what the company does and its outlook. For access to live and exclusive […]

When Mark Zuckerberg proclaimed the Metaverse the next great digital frontier, interest in the virtual universe skyrocketed, especially among businesses large and small. What can businesses gain by embracing and entering the Metaverse? Rhonda Schaffler speaks with Metaverse experts and business owners already operating in the digital world to learn about the benefits for businesses, […]

The Economist is auctioning its Sept. 18 cover titled “Down the rabbit hole: The promise and perils or decentralised finance” as an NFT. All proceeds go to the Economist Education Foundation, its independent charity. Alice Fulwood, a Wall Street correspondent at The Economist, shares insights into the launch and the possibilities of decentralized web in […]