Gulf Crypto Insight: Hot crypto news from the MENA region – October 14

    Top crypto news from the Middle East region over the last week (Oct. 8–14, 2022): DMCC Crypto Centre to get access to $150 million Brinc’s fund Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has partnered with the global VC firm Brinc to provide DMCC Crypto Centre members with access to Brinc’s $150 million accelerator fund. Brinc is…

    Konami plans massive NFT, Web3 and Metaverse-related hire

    Japanese gaming giant Konami Digital Entertainment is looking to expand into the Web3 and metaverse space via massive new hires, according to a press release published on its official website. Famous worldwide for its video games, the company plans to launch a service where players can trade their in-game NFTs “through a unique distribution platform…

    Warner Music Group hires Web3 and metaverse experts

    US music conglomerate Warner Music Group is looking to hire at least two people who can develop and manage Web3-related projects. Through this new role, the US music conglomerate wants to build out its partnerships with metaverse and Web3 gaming projects. The job posting comes a week after Warner Music Group partnered with OpenSea to…

    Disney is looking for an M&A lawyer for its Web3 plans

    A new job posting on LinkedIn revealed that The Walt Disney Company is looking to hire a transaction lawyer working at an “accelerated and aggressive timeline” to explore new technology opportunities, like the metaverse, DeFi, and NFTs. The media conglomerate looks to expand into Web3 territory focusing on “next generation storytelling.” Meanwhile, Walmart sells NFT-linked…

    Franklin Templeton launches metaverse ETF based on Solactive innovation index

    Franklin Templeton joined the metaverse with a new thematic ETF. The global investment firm has launched The Franklin Metaverse UCITS ETF that tracks the Solactive Global Metaverse Innovation Net Total Return Index. The new ETF will list on the Deutsche Börse Xetra (XETRA) on Sept. 7, and the Borsa Italiana and London Stock Exchange (LSE)…

    Renault Motors partners with The Sandbox to offer car experiences in the metaverse

    Renault Korea Motors, the South Korean subsidiary of French automaker Renault SA, announced on Sept. 5 it will be working with metaverse gaming company The Sandbox for Web3 services. The companies will offer customers new ways to experience cars in the metaverse and support marketing collaborations. “This partnership is an excellent example of a collaboration…