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Chinese corporations offer metaverse World Cup viewings, X2Y2 backtracks on royalties, and more.
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Chinese corporations offer metaverse World Cup viewings, X2Y2 backtracks on royalties, and more.

China-based technology companies are reportedly working on tech that would give Chinese soccer fans the ability to watch the FIFA World Cup within the metaverse. Video streaming platform Migu is one of six Chinese firms that has secured the rights to show the World Cup. The efforts are part of a five-year plan released by the Chinese government in early November to boost the local virtual reality industry.

BetDEX to Go Live on Solana as FIFA World Cup 2022 Approaches
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BetDEX to Go Live on Solana as FIFA World Cup 2022 Approaches

Emerging decentralized sports betting outfit, BetDEX will be launching on Solana ahead of the World Cup

Budweiser Releases Virtual Scoreboard NFTs Ahead of World Cup in Qatar
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Budweiser Releases Virtual Scoreboard NFTs Ahead of World Cup in Qatar

Multinational beer company Budweiser and the international football governing body FIFA have created an intriguing method for football fans to experience the world cup, with the introduction of the "Budverse x FIFA World Cup."

FIFA Launches Digital Collectibles Platform in Collaboration With Algorand
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FIFA Launches Digital Collectibles Platform in Collaboration With Algorand

The global sports governing body of football, FIFA has launched a virtual assets platform dubbed FIFA+ Collect in partnership with Algorand Blockchain

FIFA Files Metaverse-Linked Trademark Applications for 2026 World Cup
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FIFA Files Metaverse-Linked Trademark Applications for 2026 World Cup

Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the world’s giant football governing body, has reportedly filed for trademarks as it seeks to join the metaverse space in the 2026 World Cup.

Algorand to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership
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Algorand to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership

Algorand protocol has been unveiled as the official blockchain sponsor of FIFA.