South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on…
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Google Partners With Magic Leap to Bolster the Potential of Augmented Reality Technologies
One of the leaders in the augmented reality industry, Magic Leap, announced on May 30 that it had partnered with Google to enhance the potential of augmented reality technologies. This…
US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also…
Study: 60% of US Crypto Investors Don’t Understand Blockchain
According to a recent survey by Preply, as many as three in five, or 60%, of U.S. cryptocurrency investors do not understand blockchain technology. The study found that Generation Z,…
Dolce & Gabbana Sued Over $6,000 NFTs Losing 97% Value
Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc. faces a lawsuit from a customer who claims the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) he bought for $6,000, which included metaverse outfits, lost 97% of their value…
Ghana Postal Company Launches ‘Crypto Stamp’ to Mark Ascension of Traditional Ghanaian Ruler
The Ghana Post Company recently launched what it termed the first-ever crypto stamp to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the reign of a ceremonial ruler in Ghana. The managing director…
Yuga Labs Resumes Layoffs; CEO Says Web3 Platform ‘Lost Its Way’
According to Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, the Web3 platform has laid off additional workers partly because it had “lost its way.” Solano also encouraged employees uninterested in the…
Meta Faces Tough Market Response as AI Investments Surge and Metaverse Losses Continue
Meta’s shares dropped 15% in after-hours trading following announcements in April of plans for significant investment in AI, alongside a weaker revenue outlook and continued losses in its metaverse division,…
Crypto Exchange Okx Partners With Manchester City to Launch Football Shirts Mintable as Digital Collectibles
Okx and the English football club Manchester City have partnered to launch commemorative football shirts that can be minted as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Fans of Manchester City, the reigning English…
Here’s How Much Crypto Hong Kong’s Web3 Giant Animoca Brands Holds on Balance Sheet
Animoca Brands reported $558 million in digital assets on its balance sheet, as per its latest unaudited financial disclosures. Since December 2023, the company has acquired an additional $266 million…