Former OpenSea executive found guilty of insider trading NFTs. (Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Former OpenSea Exec Found Guilty of Insider Trading of NFTs

Crypto is in the red across the board — with “ordinals” potentially tanking Bitcoin — a former OpenSea executive was found guilty of insider trading, a recent report looks favorably on the Metaverse in the next decade, Nreal is changing its name and may be announcing a new product soon. News in Brief from MetaVRse, Niantic, Felix and Paul, Solana, the Immerse Global Summit, and more.

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Coinbase announces international exchange for institutional investors (CryptoSlate)

Coinbase Announces International Exchange and Venmo Offers Crypto Transactions

An eye on the charts, checking in on the ongoing battles between the SEC and Coinbase, Bitcoin Vs. Fedcoin, Coinbase announces an international exchange and Venmo offers crypto transactions while Solana and Polygon team up with Mastercard to improve credentialling. Also, Meta’s VR gaming empire struggles amid concerns for children. News in brief from FTX and Sotheby’s.

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Coachella returns to Fortnite offering free rewards to users. (Charlie Intel)

Fortnite Celebrates Coachella while OpenSea Manager on Trial for Insider Trading

Our eye on the markets, more from embattled SEC chair Gary Gensler, a former OpenSea manager on trial for insider trading, Hedera updates, Fortnite celebrates Coachella, Sensorium Galaxy launches an Ambassador Program, and news in brief from AT&T, the VR Awards, Zappar and more.

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Snap introduces Say hi to My AI at its annual partner summit. (Snap)

Snap and FRAME Announce AI Powered Platform Updates

Our eye on the charts, Crypto companies leave the U.S. amid regulatory uncertainty, SEC Chair Gary Gensler finds himself in the hot seat, Snap and FRAME announce AI powered platform updates, and news in brief from Meta, Cannon, Varjo, and more.

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Google discontinues is Google Glass program. (Google/AFP)

Google Discontinues Google Glass, Meta Announces Further Cuts and Bitcoin Rallies

Charts return to the green despite the closing of an investment bank and federal closure of a Bitcoin mixer. The media rediscovers immersive entertainment, Meta lays off more staff, and Google discontinues Google Glass.

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Texas looks to legalize Bitcoin as a state investment. (Getty Images)

Texas Looks to Legalize Bitcoin as a State Investment

Crypto is still up, but the candles are shorter. Texas looks to legalize Bitcoin as an investment, but the Fed continues to charge crypto companies as unregulated exchanges. Crypto companies continue to handle the market differently, and Yuga Labs is caught in an email breach. Apple’s XR product plan remains messy. News Briefs from MetaMask, the WEF, and more.

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Blippar celebrates one year since the launch of its WebAR SDK. (Blippar)

Blippar Celebrates One Year of WebAR and Apple Publishes Its View on NFTs

In this week’s article: Crypto is in the green again, (unlike the stock market), ByteDance (owner of PICO) may be in hot water with the U.S. government (again), Apple’s app store guidelines aren’t friendly to NFTs, Blippar is celebrating a year of WebAR, an infographic explores wearables and privacy.

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Limited Edition Bored Ape inspired M&Ms sold out quickly. (Mars Incorporated)

Bored Ape Themed M&Ms Sell Out Quickly and United Talent Agency Reps Cinema-Worthy NFTs

Limited edition Bored Ape themed M&Ms, developed in partnership with KINGSHIP and M&Ms, sold out quickly. United Talent Agency announced it is representing multiple celebrity NFT lines. And Bitcoin and Ethereum values remain unchanged.

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