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Policy

UK's New Online Safety Bill Applies to the Metaverse, Lawmakers Agree

The bill, nearing approval, has measures to prevent children from experiencing harm online.

Metaverse (We Are/Getty Images)

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EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards and Governance for Virtual Worlds

The European Commission on Tuesday set out its plans for the metaverse, confirming leaked plans previously reported by CoinDesk that would see new standards and governance for virtual worlds. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest metaverse developments in Europe.

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What to Expect From EU’s Metaverse Strategy

The European Commission's metaverse strategy slated to drop later today could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues like property rights, technological standards and privacy. Metaverse EU Editor Patrick Grady discusses what to expect from the proposal and the implications for AI.

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Policy

EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding

The EU isn’t proposing new laws but could spend hundreds of millions on research into virtual worlds.

The EU Data Act has raised smart contract fears (Pixabay)

Policy

EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance

Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said.

The EU's metaverse strategy may propose a new global governance (Pixabay)

Policy

EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights

A policy paper next week won’t set legislative rules – but could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues.

The EU's metaverse strategy is due soon (Pixabay)

Consensus Magazine

Los Angeles: Where Hollywood Magic and Creativity Meet Web3

The City of Angels is a global influencer in art, fashion and, especially, entertainment. Less known are its significant contributions in technology innovation. Taken together, the No. 11 spot on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 is a Web3 superpower. Plus it has the world's best movie stars.

Disney CEO Bob Iger in a tuxedo on the red carpet in May 2023.

Web3

Web3 Fashion Platform SYKY Launches Incubator for Emerging Digital Designers

The Seven Seven Six-backed SYKY platform will work with a group of 10 digital designers to grow their skills in the year-long incubator program.

Nextberries' digital designs (SYKY)

Web3

University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’

The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree.

University of Nicosia (nicosia.sgul.ac.cy)

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AI, Metaverse Tokens Dip Amid SEC's Lawsuits

AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

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