Jeju Island Goes Meta: NFTs to Lure Gen Z Tourists

Jeju Island, South Korea’s special self-governing province, plans to introduce NFT-based digital resident tourism cards in the second half of this year. Jeju Authorities Target Millennial and Gen Z Visitors South Korea’s special self-governing province, Jeju Island, has announced plans to issue a non-fungible token (NFT)-based digital resident tourism cards in the second half of … Read more

Alibaba’s Metaverse Unit Layoffs Dozens as Interest Wanes

Alibaba has laid off employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, reflecting a broader industry trend of waning interest in metaverse projects by large Chinese corporations. Despite Layoffs, Alibaba Remains Committed to the Metaverse Chinese tech giant Alibaba has reportedly laid off dozens of employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, as part of a restructuring exercise. … Read more

FINRA Warns Member Firms of Metaverse Adoption Challenges

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a report highlighting the potential benefits and risks of the metaverse for the securities industry. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges identified to ensure the responsible and ethical development of metaverse applications. Firms Must Weigh Challenges in Metaverse Adoption While the metaverse is said to provide … Read more