Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East. Go to Source
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Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors. Go to Source
Tech Entrepreneur Suggests Mainstream Companies May Have Adopted NFT Loyalty Programs Prematurely
According to Juan Otero, CEO of the crypto-native travel booking platform Travala, many mainstream companies that attempted to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customer or user loyalty programs may have seized the opportunity prematurely. Otero argued that at the time, Web3 companies had not “even figured out the best ways to use NFTs in loyalty … Read more
South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a complaint from one of his victims. The complainant, who lives in Benoni, had to … Read more
McDonald’s metaverse debuts in Singapore
McDonald’s Singapore launches the ‘My Happy Place’ metaverse, letting locals build virtual burgers, play multiplayer games, and earn rewards. Go to Source
Google Partners With Magic Leap to Bolster the Potential of Augmented Reality Technologies
One of the leaders in the augmented reality industry, Magic Leap, announced on May 30 that it had partnered with Google to enhance the potential of augmented reality technologies. This new collaboration aims to release unique product offerings while further expanding the longstanding relationship between the two companies. Magic Leap’s Optics Expertise Combined With Google’s … Read more
Google and Magic Leap partner up to make metaverse goggles despite past flops
It’s unclear why the two companies have partnered up, but the scheme comes amid Apple’s push to dominate the “spatial computing” market. Go to Source
US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source of funds.” NFTs Likely to be Used in Fraud and Scams … Read more
The Sandbox launches Sandbox DAO with 25M Sand Treasury
The new DAO will allow SAND and LAND owners to vote on platform projects, aiming to enhance transparency and community involvement. Go to Source
Study: 60% of US Crypto Investors Don’t Understand Blockchain
According to a recent survey by Preply, as many as three in five, or 60%, of U.S. cryptocurrency investors do not understand blockchain technology. The study found that Generation Z, despite 41% expressing interest in learning about cryptocurrency, had the smallest percentage of individuals willing to learn. The report also noted that U.S. residents who … Read more
