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Metaverse
Grab’s Technology Head Departs to Lead Metaverse Gaming Firm Ethlas: Report
Many high-level executives of traditional technology firms have left their jobs to dive into the metaverse, with Grab’s head of technology, Wui Ngiap Foo, being the latest.
First Metaverse Fashion Week Trends, Misses: 'Phygital' Is in Vogue
After four days and over 2,000 NFTs sold, the first ever virtual fashion week is officially in the digital books. Giant global brands like Estée Lauder, Forever 21, Tommy Hilfiger and many others flocked to the ambitious, crypto convention in Decentraland where "phygital" goods are the new trend of the season. CoinDesk's Doreen Wang reports on the hits and misses.
Why Metaverse Fashion Week Matters
Decentraland hosted Metaverse Fashion Week, where global brands like Estée Lauder, Forever 21 and Tommy Hilfiger participated through NFTs and immersive experiences. “The Hash” team discusses what audiences these types of virtual events attract and how they might evolve as metaverse technology progresses.
S. Korea’s SK Square to Spend $1.6B on Semiconductors, Blockchain
The company, which acquired a 35% stake in crypto exchange Korbit in November, has been jumping into the crypto sector.
Grimes Announces ‘Children’s Metaverse Book’ as Part of $100M Avalanche Initiative
The Avalanche Foundation is making a major push to bring art and entertainment to the home of AVAX.
Metaverse Fashion Week: 70 Brands Do Their Best to Showcase Style in Decentraland
Estée Lauder, Dolce & Gabbana, Forever 21 and more are participating in the virtual fashion experience.
Sotheby’s Partners with Liverpool FC on NFT
Sotheby’s is expanding its metaverse ventures through a partnership with Liverpool FC for the team’s debut NFT collection. “The Hash” team discusses where this announcement fits in Sotheby's long history of selling sports collectibles and how the low price points of these digital assets can help the high-end marketplace democratize its offerings.
Bollywood Icon’s Tax Bill; Metaverse Fashion Week Opens
China’s ZTE registers metaverse trademarks. Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan chased over NFT tax. Decentraland offers a glimpse into the future of fashion at its Metaverse Fashion Week. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Qualcomm Sets Up $100M Fund for Metaverse Investments
The fund will target developers building immersive extended reality (XR) experiences in areas such as gaming, health, education and entertainment.
