Alibaba’s Metaverse Unit Layoffs Dozens as Interest Wanes

Alibaba has laid off employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, reflecting a broader industry trend of waning interest in metaverse projects by large Chinese corporations. Despite Layoffs, Alibaba Remains Committed to the Metaverse Chinese tech giant Alibaba has reportedly laid off dozens of employees at its metaverse unit, Yuanjing, as part of a restructuring exercise. … Read more

FINRA Warns Member Firms of Metaverse Adoption Challenges

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a report highlighting the potential benefits and risks of the metaverse for the securities industry. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges identified to ensure the responsible and ethical development of metaverse applications. Firms Must Weigh Challenges in Metaverse Adoption While the metaverse is said to provide … Read more

Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments

Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals have 90 days to file claims, with promises of refunds for all deposited funds or … Read more