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FTX collapse, rising crypto frauds prompt digital wallet major Liminal to go for aggressive expansion in MENA
The Singapore-headquartered company has set its eyes on roping in banks, financial institutions and family offices for its ambitious growth
Dubai
Dubai burger joint Pickl steps into the metaverse
With an area of 2,000 sq ft, the soon-to-be-opened venue will host exclusive brand-themed games and sell virtual apparel and Pickl-inspired NFTs, which can be redeemed for physical items
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Dubai to put metaverse into a legal framework: Obstacles and forecasts
The trend is clear: The integration of regulatory authorities into the metaverse has begun, and where one entity enters, others will follow over time
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Why the MENA region has ‘amazing potential’ for metaverse businesses
Abundance of creative talent among the region’s young adults, and their desire to express themselves online through Arabic content, are factors for success in the metaverse, said the CEO of WOLF
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Secrets of success: A 28-year-old crypto millionaire opens up on bitcoin, ethereum, and getting rich
Former pilot turned YouTube celebrity CryptoJack discusses investments in Bitcoin and ethereum, the metaverse and Web 3.0 on the Spencer Lodge Podcast
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PODCAST: A millionaire crypto trader’s guide to investing for beginners
Crypto trader and investment expert Jack Skipp aka @CryptoJack is the first interview in a special sponsored series which sees Arabian Business join forces with The Spencer Lodge Podcast
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How the metaverse is posing new ethical challenges
New technologies have always demanded societal conversations and the metaverse is no different, with its ethical implications being put into question now more than ever
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Metaverse, crypto, blockchain, NFTs: Web 3.0 can be confusing but is still worth investing in
While Web 3.0 can be confusing to the outside eye, you can’t ignore what’s happening around you
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The evolution of internet 3.0 with metaverse
For now, metaverse seems more like a branding exercise with an attempt to unify elements already taking shape online. If it does come into fruition as ambitiously as planned, it is plausible that it will completely transform consumption and enterprise behaviour
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Decoding NFTs: A guide for entrepreneurs and investors
When technology giants and fashion houses leverage NFTs in their respective businesses, it is imperative for investors and entrepreneurs to understand what these NFTs can represent legally
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Getting to the bottom of NFTs: From fungible to non-fungible
If bitcoin is to succeed, it is essential that one bitcoin be interchangeable with another, no matter what some previous holder has been up to
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In pictures: The inaugural Arabian Business Money Forum at the W Hotel on The Palm, Dubai
The first ever Arabian Business Money Forum took place on Wednesday, March 31 with an esteemed line-up of experts on subjects as diverse as asset allocation, wealth management, fiduciary services, real estate, art and tax protection.
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Asset allocation: Current bull run to continue after coronavirus downturn
Markets are likely to continue enjoying the decent bull run they’ve been experiencing since September, spurred by millennials and Generation X interest in digital assets
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Why NFTs are aiding the birth of the virtual assets economy
Panelists at inaugural Arabian Business Money Forum agree that non-fungible tokens are here to stay