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Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as metaverse ambition wanes

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17 March, 2023

Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as metaverse ambition wanes

Mark Zuckerberg announced another round of massive layoffs, just days after winding down NFT integrations, even as his focus seemingly...

The Pokemon Company is looking for a Web 3 expert

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Wahid Pessarlay

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16 March, 2023

The Pokemon Company is looking for a Web 3 expert

The Pokemon Company is looking for a Corporate Development Principal with a "deep knowledge and understanding of Web 3, including...

UAE academic taps BSV blockchain to display and protect its cultural heritage

Business

Steve Kaaru

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14 March, 2023

UAE academic taps BSV blockchain to display and protect its cultural heritage

Mohammed Al-Hemairy is leading the development of a Bitcoin SV-powered platform that seeks to protect UAE art and display it...

Games and the Metaverse—and their three-pronged problem

Editorial

Jerry Chan

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14 March, 2023

Games and the Metaverse—and their three-pronged problem

The current game monetization model is broken, but it can be fixed by allowing the player to risk and win...

South Korea invests $51M into metaverse projects

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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12 March, 2023

South Korea invests $51M into metaverse projects

South Korea's Ministry of Science earmarked funds will be used to prop up 13 new projects leveraging virtual worlds in...

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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9 March, 2023

Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda stepping down after 10-year run

Yosuke Matsuda is set to be replaced by Takashi Kiryu, who currently serves as a director within Square Enix. Kiryu...

EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse

Business

Steve Kaaru

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8 March, 2023

EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse

The European Union’s antitrust head says the region must adapt its policies to fit the digital age, including promoting healthy...

How gaming, metaverse could boost the Philippines’ global blockchain hub bid

Interviews

Ana Peligro

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4 March, 2023

How gaming, metaverse could boost the Philippines’ global blockchain hub bid

In this CoinGeek Backstage interview, Agon Hare, Jason Brink, and Nikita Koslov share why the Philippines’ passion for gaming and...

Japanese firms to collaborate on a Metaverse Economic Zone project powered by gaming

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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3 March, 2023

Japanese firms to collaborate on a Metaverse Economic Zone project powered by gaming

The firms will deploy their individual expertise in building the metaverse infrastructure for enterprises and individuals looking to dabble in...

Colombia holds first-ever court hearing in the metaverse

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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1 March, 2023

Colombia holds first-ever court hearing in the metaverse

The magistrate has lauded the metaverse and expressed eagerness to do court proceedings in the virtual world, although some have...

Tencent reshuffles metaverse department amid rumors of disbandment

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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21 February, 2023

Tencent reshuffles metaverse department amid rumors of disbandment

Tencent remains mum over rumors of plans to dissolve its XR unit but confirms that a "personnel reshuffle" would take...

When it comes to metaverse interest, Philippines is leading globally amid government drive to improve digital economy

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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14 February, 2023

When it comes to metaverse interest, Philippines is leading globally amid government drive to improve digital economy

A recent study shows the Philippines' interest in the metaverse has grown exponentially following the pandemic; however, heightened skepticism remains...

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