Unlike some other big brands that are embracing the metaverse with open arms and doing everything they can to be part of the augmented and virtual new world, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault is taking a more cautious approach, saying the company needs to tread lightly...
TerraZero Technologies, a metaverse tech company, has completed a ‘metaverse mortgage’ with a client, according to a Saturday (Jan. 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
TikTok owner ByteDance has launched an app in China that lets users explore and interact in a virtual community. 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...
Fidelity Investments has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a metaverse exchange-traded fund (ETF). 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...
There’s been a lot of talk about how brands can leverage the metaverse to create exciting and immersive experiences that offer fans access, entertainment and products. Now, Warner Music Group (WMG) has teamed up with The Sandbox, a top decentralized metaverse, for a project that...
As more companies are gravitating toward the intrigue and potential that comes with a launch into the metaverse, the biggest question is if there’s enough bandwidth to handle the shift into the augmented and virtual worlds that are becoming increasingly popular. Get the Full Story...
In the 1992 science fiction novel “Snow Crash,” author Neal Stephenson invented the term “metaverse” and its basic contours, too. Some characters prefer the metaverse to real life, so they stay ever plugged in. They’re called “gargoyles” due to their omnipresent VR/AR goggles. Get the...
Arkverse, which bills itself as a metaverse created “by animals, for animals,” is getting ready to set sail. 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...
Meta’s two main social networks, Facebook and Instagram, are planning a big move into the nonfungible token (NFT) market, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
