Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14–20

Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14–20

Mark Zuckerberg appears to have ignited a generational buzz around the Metaverse. Microsoft becomes the next trillion-dollar company to enter this space. This week’s Crypto Biz explores Microsoft’s Activision purchase, the new partnership between Coinbase and Mastercard and the latest funding news from the world of crypto. For a comprehensive breakdown of business developments over the last week, register for the full newsletter below.Microsoft enters the Metaverse with Activision purchaseIt’s no secret that Microsoft has been eyeing its entry into the Metaverse ever since Zuckerberg....


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