Metaverse
BIS Warns Over Crypto Flaws; Crypto Bailout Battles
Bank for International Settlements says crypto unsuitable as money. Morgan Creek said to try countering FTX’s BlockFi bailout. Goldman Sachs reportedly trying to buy distressed assets from Celsius. Metaverse features expected in HTC’s new phone. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
SBF Agrees Second Bailout; Pride in the Metaverse
Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies return to red with soaring U.K. inflation. Sam Bankman-Fried steps in to bail out BlockFi.Indian tax authorities to discuss 28% GST on crypto trading next week. Chinese regulators vow to prevent further crypto risks. Pride events head into the metaverse, offering a new safe space for the LGBT community. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Tech Giants Create Metaverse Standards Forum for Software and Terminology Standards
Some of the biggest names in gaming and software, including Meta and Microsoft, are coming together to build the infrastructure for an interoperable metaverse. “The Hash” hosts discuss the industry implications, potential outcomes and at least one major tech player who’s missing from this group.
FaZe Clan Exec: Crypto Will Play ‘Major Part’ in Business
Popular esports and gaming brand FaZe Clan is entering the crypto space. FaZe Clan Chief Strategy Officer Kai Henry discusses the company’s crypto and Web3 ambitions, addressing security concerns regarding the metaverse and influencer culture.
Steve Aoki on The Sandbox, NFTs, A0k1verse, and the Future of Crypto
Grammy-Nominated Artist and Producer Steve Aoki talks about his land in The Sandbox, as he described his "insane playhouse, Aoki's playhouse," the metaverse, A0k1verse, and his NFT plans with Snoop Dogg. When asked about the future of crypto Steve said, "I do" think crypto has a future.
All About the Future of The Sandbox and the Metaverse
Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, Sebastien Borget, discusses the latest developments for his metaverse, including a digital “Times Square” and a partnership with Ledger. Borget also weighs in on the future of the Metaverse and Crypto, stating “I definitely expect more stability but also just more growth in the future.”
Crypto Bounces After Fed Hike; Three Arrows Insolvency Concerns
Crypto markets react positively to the Federal Reserve’s largest hike since 1994, but longer term concerns remain. Singapore-founded Three Arrows Capital is in hot water over liquidation concerns, Coinbase lays out plans for development in India despite global job cuts, and Yahoo and Meta will use Hong Kong as a metaverse test bed.
How Metaverse Tokens are Performing Amid Recent Market Volatility
Metaverse tokens like Decentraland's MANA are up nearly 20% in the last 12 months, amid recent market turbulence. Decentraland Foundation Creative Director Sam Hamilton joins to discuss how the metaverse platform is performing, along with its celebrations for Pride Month with in-game festivities.
