METAVERSE
The metaverse refers to a virtual universe or digital realm where people can interact with each other and the environment in real time, typically through virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or a combination of both. It is an immersive and interconnected space that leverages blockchain technology and other innovative technologies to create a decentralized and secure environment. In the metaverse, a shared value is created between the virtual space and the real world, and it allows for the establishment of new monetary and financial systems based on blockchain technology. This enables the secure management and verification of digital assets, identities, and transactions within the metaverse. By integrating blockchain, the metaverse provides transparency, trust, and the potential for the development of unique economic ecosystems and digital economies. The metaverse is often envisioned as a vast and evolving network of interconnected virtual worlds, applications, and experiences that can be accessed and experienced by individuals through various devices and platforms.
Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!
The Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024, a major FinTech and Web3.0 event in Asia, will feature over 500 partners and 300+ companies. Key speakers include DFINITY Foundation founder Dominic Williams, and the event promises valuable networking and learning opportunities for the industry.
UK Government Explores IP Challenges in Emergent Metaverse Ecosystems
A new UK government report delves into the complex realm of IP issues within the Metaverse, highlighting the lack of consensus on its definition and the IP challenges it poses.
Regulating the Metaverse: BIS's Call for Unity
BIS emphasizes the need for interoperable payment technologies and robust regulatory framework to prevent metaverse fragmentation and private interests dominance, emphasizing Central Bank Digital Currencies' importance.
Meta's Strategic AI Expansion with Nvidia GPUs and New Llama Model
Meta plans to invest 350,000 H100 GPUs by 2024, enhancing its AI infrastructure, training the Llama 3 model, and restructuring its organization to drive AI-driven innovation.
NEAR Protocol Partners with ZEP to Enhance Metaverse User Onboarding
NEAR Protocol and South Korea's ZEP are partnering to improve user onboarding and enhance Web3 capabilities, using NEAR's blockchain network and ZEP's metaverse platform.
SBI Holdings to Launch Investment Fund for Emerging Companies like Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups
SBI Holdings plans to invest 100 billion yen in startups focusing on Web3, AI, and metaverse, with financial institutions supporting Japan's goal to nurture its startup ecosystem and enhance its Asian startup hub position.
Wiki Finance Expo Sydney 2023 Is Coming Soon!
The Wiki Finance Expo, Sydney 2023, is Australia's largest fintech event, attracting over 3,000 attendees from various sectors. Supported by 200 institutions, media, and companies, it promotes regulatory security of cryptocurrencies and FX at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney.
Microsoft's AI Revolution: CEO Satya Nadella Unveils Bold Tech-infused Vision
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, unveiled a new AI-driven vision in his annual letter, emphasizing the integration of AI across all products and tech stacks. Highlighting collaborations like that with OpenAI and innovations like AI Copilot, Nadella showcased Microsoft's preparedness to lead in this new AI era. The discourse also touched on the broader global impact and the firm's commitment to responsible AI and cybersecurity.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment Secures US$3.5M for Bitcoin Metaverse Ecosystem Token
Darewise Entertainment raised US$3.5 million via a token pre-sale on 17 October 2023, ahead of its Bitcoin metaverse ecosystem token launch, aimed at enhancing the development of its game Life Beyond. With significant backing from notable investors and strategic support from Horizen Labs for a 2024 token release, the project marks a substantial stride toward creating a Bitcoin-powered gaming metaverse.
UAE and OKX Unveil Framework for Metaverse Self-Governance
The UAE AI Office, in collaboration with Web3 tech firm OKX, has released a whitepaper on a "Responsible Metaverse Self-Governance Framework" to address the growing influence of the metaverse and the need for standardized operational guidelines. The report stresses international cooperation for establishing self-regulatory principles ensuring transparent, safe, and ethical metaverse operations.