Web3 Latest News 2023/3/23

NFTs

1. Gryfyn Custodial Wallet: Animoca Brands & Hex Trust’s Joint Venture Animoca Brands and Hex Trust have launched "Gryfyn", a custodial wallet service for NFTs. Gryfyn will also offer a marketplace for NFT trading and storage solutions for digital assets.

2. PlayMining offers companies new advertising initiative via in-game NFTs! PlayMining, a web3 gaming company, is bringing product placement to NFTs with its new advertising initiative. The company aims to tap into the $23 billion product placement industry and create revenue streams for both game developers and advertisers through the use of NFTs.

3. Former OneCoin Executive Charged with Fraud Konstantin Ignatov, a former executive of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin, has been charged with fraud. OneCoin had claimed to be a legitimate cryptocurrency but was later exposed as a fraudulent scheme that had swindled billions of dollars from investors.

Metaverse

1. ‘MapleStory Universe’ Goes Web3 with Nexon’s New Game on Polygon Nexon, one of Korea's biggest gaming developer and publisher, announced the release of their new game "MapleStory Universe" on Polygon. The game will be using web3 technology to offer a more immersive experience to players.

2. Virtual reality meets real-world justice: Colombia hosts country’s first metaverse court hearing Colombia hosted its first metaverse court hearing, where a virtual reality courtroom was used to conduct a lawsuit. This marks a significant step forward in the integration of the metaverse into real-world applications.

3. Colombia makes history by hosting country’s first metaverse court hearing Colombia made history by hosting its first-ever metaverse court hearing, utilizing a virtual reality courtroom to conduct the lawsuit. This development highlights the growing importance of metaverse technology in real-world applications and its potential to revolutionize the justice system.

Blockchain

1. EU Passes Vote for Digital Wallet The European Union Parliament has passed a vote in favor of creating a standardized digital wallet that can be used across all member states. The wallet will allow citizens to store and manage their personal data and identities in a secure and user-friendly manner. The move is seen as a significant step forward in the digital transformation of Europe's economy and society.

2. Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Fed CBDC US Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to block the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital currency. The bill, called the "Digital Asset Regulatory and Consumer Protection Act," aims to limit the government's control over financial transactions.

3. Visa Reports Record-Breaking Cryptocurrency Thefts in 2022 Visa has reported a record number of cryptocurrency thefts in 2022, with losses totaling over $800 million. The report highlights the need for improved security measures and greater regulation in the cryptocurrency industry.

4. Bitzlato Partially Restores User Access Crypto exchange Bitzlato has partially restored user access following a cyber attack that caused the exchange to shut down temporarily. The exchange has implemented new security measures to prevent future attacks and protect user funds.

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