Chinese Tech company Tencent files for a Metaverse related trademark
Despite the warnings from the government, Chinese firms are vying for metaverse trademarks. Internet firm Tencent has applied for a virtual concerts patent with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). In November, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) took a firm position against the Metaverse and nonfungible tokens (NFTs), indicating that it will use […]
NFTs simplified: What to know about digital tokens and how to get or sell them
People are going to start buying gifts again because the Easter season is around the corner. Read through this NFT simplified article to learn all you need to know. NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, are a new option for this season. These digital tokens linked to digital assets like a video highlight, a joke, or a […]
Turkish central bank enlists the help of local tech firms for digital currency R&D
The Republic of Turkey’s Central Bank has made agreements with a number of companies to develop the Digital Turkish Lira Collaboration Platform. With a research and development effort that could see the Turkish lira go digital, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has taken a huge step forward. CBRT stated on Wednesday […]
Andreessen Horowitz launches $400M seed fund to aid its tech expansion
Andreessen Horowitz, popularly known as a16z, is launching a new $400 million seed fund, according to a statement released on Friday. The company stated, “Seed investments have traditionally been at the heart of venture , the actual financial bet towards a team, an idea, and nothing else.” After writing some of the first checks into […]