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Urban Outfitters will be supporting the launch of Smiley NFT artwork by legendary graffiti artist André Saraiva, in celebration of the brand’s 50th year anniversary. On April 15 2022, 500…

Meta ponders moving into finance with “Zuck Bucks”

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April 8, 2022

Meta is considering a push into the finance sector by introducing virtual coins, tokens and lending services to its apps, according to the Financial Times. The move comes off the…

Rishi Sunak wants UK to mint its own NFT by the summer

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April 5, 2022

The UK’s finance minister Rishi Sunak has called on the UK government to mint its own NFT by the summer as it looks to “lead the way” in the crypto…

Metaverse economy could reach $13 trillion by 2030

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April 4, 2022

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The metaverse economy could be worth up to $13 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from Citi. The research estimates that a “device-agnostic” metaverse involving commerce, art, media,…

Five retail technologies that will shape the sector in 2022

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March 30, 2022

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PSG joins Manchester City in joining the metaverse

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March 25, 2022

Paris Saint-Germain FC has filed a trademark application that includes NFTs and the metaverse, according to nftevening. The trademark application shows the French-based club’s interest in web3, the term used…

David Beckham enters metaverse, becoming global ambassador for DigitalBits blockchain

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March 25, 2022

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David Beckham has made his first foray into the metaverse, becoming a global brand ambassador for the DigitalBits blockchain. Beckham is set to embark on a series of new projects…

Spotify to add blockchain technology and NFTs to platform to give artists increased revenue

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March 18, 2022

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Spotify is planning to add blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its streaming service, as excitement grows over the possibility of NFTs boosting artists earnings. Two recently posted job…

Twitter users can now use an NFT for their profile picture

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March 9, 2022

All Twitter users are now able to use an NFT for their profile pictures, in a move which has been teased for months by the social media giant. Until now,…

Ukraine to issue NFT collection to fund war effort

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March 4, 2022