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Mastercard files 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks

The Paypers

Mastercard has filed for 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks, signalling its intention to become a player in the digital economy.

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The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality

CB Insights

The business world is obsessed with “the metaverse”: the concept of shared worlds driven by virtual products and digital experiences that are highly immersive and interactive. The metaverse could represent a $1T market by the end of the decade, according to CB Insights’ Industry Analyst Consensus. lab-to-table.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 21/12

The Fintech Times

This partnership grants access to Worldpay’s Visa and Mastercard payment rails on Alchemy Pay’s On & Off-Ramp, empowering users to enjoy increased efficiency and better customer experience when buying as well as selling crypto using their credit and debit cards.

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Inside Web Summit Qatar 2025: A Congregation of the Biggest Names in Tech

The Fintech Times

On 24 February, the Qatar Financial Centre announced the launch of the ‘QFC Metaverse’ QFC has been an active player in helping Qatar develop its regional position as a financial centre. This announcement became one of several in the past few years – including a digital assets framework last year.