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Meta Predicts Virtual-Physical Reality Is Just a Few Years Away
February 20, 2022

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is betting that technology merging the virtual and physical worlds could be popular in the next few years, Reuters wrote Friday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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China Warns About Frauds in the Metaverse
February 20, 2022

The Chinese government has issued a notice against various frauds associated with the metaverse, Coinspeaker reported Friday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Sokin Launching eCommerce Metaverse World
February 17, 2022

United Kingdom-based global currency account provider Sokin will soon debut an eCommerce world in the metaverse, allowing brands and businesses to grow from its brick-and-mortar locations into the virtual world, according to a company announcement Thursday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Disney Names SVP for Its Entry Into the Metaverse
February 15, 2022

The Walt Disney Co. has named an executive specifically to look into its metaverse strategy, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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JPMorgan Opens Branch in Metaverse
February 15, 2022

Having opened a lounge in Decentraland, J.P. Morgan is the first lender to arrive in the metaverse, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (Feb. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba Invest in China’s Regulated Metaverse
February 14, 2022

Chinese tech giants are beginning to invest more in the metaverse, CNBC reported Sunday (Feb. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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$8T Metaverse Market Potential May Hinge on Regulation in China
February 14, 2022

The metaverse will replace the mobile internet with a more immersive experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Miller Lite Opens Virtual Bar on Decentraland Before Super Bowl
February 13, 2022

Beer giant Miller Lite has joined the metaverse with a virtual bar in Decentraland, just in time to celebrate the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Samsung’s Metaverse Galaxy Smartphone Launch Marred by Interface Glitches
February 10, 2022

Samsung held a glittery launch event for its new flagship Galaxy S22 phone with something new: A preorder button to let attendees buy it in real life. In terms of attendees it was a hit, with more than 100,000. Get the Full Story Complete the...