# Blockchain metaverse ecosystems gain traction as brands create digital experiences

# Blockchain metaverse ecosystems gain traction as brands create digital experiences

“# Blockchain metaverse ecosystems gain traction as brands create digital experiences ” Billion-dollar companies are taking the Metaverse by storm as consumers have shown heightened interest in virtual, interactive, three-dimensional experiences that take place online.  While the “Metaverse” is still a new concept, research firm Strategy Analytics found that the global Metaverse market is forecasted…

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# NFT firm Dropp GG set to launch ‘geo-minting’ and ‘mixed reality events’

# NFT firm Dropp GG set to launch ‘geo-minting’ and ‘mixed reality events’

“# NFT firm Dropp GG set to launch ‘geo-minting’ and ‘mixed reality events’ ” Solana-based augmented reality and NFT platform Dropp GG is developing geographical-based NFT minting and “mixed reality events” tied to the Metaverse. The firm was founded in early 2021 and is progressively rolling out several initiatives over this year including partnered NFT…

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# Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14–20

# Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14–20

“# Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14–20 ” This week’s Crypto Biz explores Microsoft’s Activision purchase, the new partnership between Coinbase and Mastercard and the latest funding news from the world of crypto. For a comprehensive breakdown of business developments over the last week, register for the full newsletter below. Microsoft enters the…

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# Turkish ruling party holds meeting in metaverse, talks crypto regulation

# Turkish ruling party holds meeting in metaverse, talks crypto regulation

“# Turkish ruling party holds meeting in metaverse, talks crypto regulation ” Ak Party, Turkey’s governing party, held its first metaverse meeting on Monday wherein it discussed upcoming crypto regulation.  The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) hosted its first meeting in the metaverse, Cointelegraph Turkey reported. Attending the virtual meeting were TBMM group deputy…

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# NFT protocol Metaplex raises M to expand gaming and metaverse applications

# NFT protocol Metaplex raises $46M to expand gaming and metaverse applications

“# NFT protocol Metaplex raises $46M to expand gaming and metaverse applications ” Nonfungible token (NFT) protocol Metaplex has concluded a $46 million investment round to support its strategic pivot into metaverse applications — offering further evidence that existing blockchain networks were looking to capitalize on advances in Web3 technology.  The investment round was co-led…

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