Metaverse

China’s Tencent Holdings Launches Metaverse Division
China’s Tencent Holdings Launches Metaverse Division
June 27, 2022  |  Metaverse

China’s Tencent Holdings has formed an “extended reality” (XR) division to tap into the burgeoning metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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NFT Upheaval Could Be Healthy, Some Marketing Pros Say
NFT Upheaval Could Be Healthy, Some Marketing Pros Say
June 27, 2022  |  NFTs

There was optimism expressed by marketing professionals gathered at a four-day New York City event focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with some experts saying recent...

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CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The end of the week — specifically, the last few sessions — helped the Connected Economy 100 (CE100) outperform the broader indices, surging 9% while...

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Mars Wants to Turn M&Ms into NFTs
Mars Wants to Turn M&Ms into NFTs
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

Candymaker Mars Inc. has filed for an NFT trademark for its M&M brand, the latest food company hoping to bring its product into the metaverse....

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Chinese 3D Fashion Firm LincTex Raises $100M for Expansion
Chinese 3D Fashion Firm LincTex Raises $100M for Expansion
June 23, 2022  |  Retail

LincTex Digital, a Chinese company that makes virtual try-on technology for fashion retailers, has raised $100 million in a new funding round. Get the Full...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Reality Check; Global Clearing; Loyalty Data; Black Swan Prep; ICYMI
PYMNTS AM Radar: Reality Check; Global Clearing; Loyalty Data; Black Swan Prep; ICYMI
June 23, 2022  |  News

Today is Thursday, June 23 and polio was found in the U.K. for the first time in 40 years; 27 years ago today polio vaccine...

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Meta Intros Creator Marketplace, New Money-Making Tools, Metaverse Wallet
Meta Intros Creator Marketplace, New Money-Making Tools, Metaverse Wallet
June 22, 2022  |  Meta

Meta is introducing expanded tools to help creators make more money, including a creator marketplace with branded partnerships, an expanded Facebook Stars program, a wider Facebook Reels earnings...

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Is the Metaverse Just the Web Wearing 3D Glasses?
Is the Metaverse Just the Web Wearing 3D Glasses?
June 22, 2022  |  Metaverse

There’s a huge amount of hype, and increasingly, money, being poured into “the metaverse” by some of the largest companies in the world as well...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Outsmarting Fraudsters; Bitcoin History Tell-All; BNPL Regs; Faster Access; ICYMI
PYMNTS AM Radar: Outsmarting Fraudsters; Bitcoin History Tell-All; BNPL Regs; Faster Access; ICYMI
June 22, 2022  |  Technology

Today is Wednesday, June 22 and Google News is turning 20 this year and getting a facelift. The redesign is inspired by user feedback and...

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