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From NFTs to the metaverse: The tech buzzwords to know from 2021

NFTs, the metaverse, Web3 and hypersonic weapons - here is a guide to the words that have become key.

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What is Web3 and why is Jack Dorsey attacking it?

In theory, Web3 will allow you to go online without the need for search engines such as Google or social media like Facebook. But some say Web3 is under the control of the venture capital industry.

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Melania Trump latest celebrity to cash in on NFTs

The former First Lady will sell the non-fungible tokens on her website with some proceeds going to support children in foster-care, but charity bosses have warned this could be a "huge red flag".

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Euroviews. Why 2022 will be the year cryptocurrencies mature and enter mainstream

2021 saw major market events for the crypto sector and the year ahead will see cryptocurrencies mature and truly enter mainstream.

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Garry Kasparov leads new NFT auction of star collectibles

Starting with chess champion Garry Kasparov, 1Kind will foster a relationship between stars and their fans using blockchain tech to make unique collectibles. They gave Euronews Culture an exclusive look at what's on sale.

Money

Is this Bitcoin's inventor? Man in US wins $50bn crypto legal dispute

A man who has long claimed to be the inventor of Bitcoin won a legal dispute with the family of a former business partner who said it was owed half of 1.1 million Bitcoin.

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The major companies that accept Bitcoin and other cryptos as payment

An increasing number of companies - including Starbucks and PayPal - are accepting cryptos. Here's where you can spend your Bitcoin.

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Jack Dorsey's Square rebrands as Block as it expands into blockchain

The move comes days after Dorsey stepped down from his role as chief executive officer at Twitter.

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Inside Decentraland, a metaverse world where 'land' sells for millions

There is growing interest in virtual social platforms like Decentraland which bills itself as the first fully-decentralised virtual social world in the metaverse.

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'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021

Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'.

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Are NFTs about to shakeup entertainment industries?

Blockchain technology is slowly seeping into the mainstream, but how will it stand up when it collides with the law?

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Explained: What is the metaverse and what will it mean for you?

Early versions of the metaverse emerged in the early noughties. We take a look at what’s been done and how Meta’s vision will differ.

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Over €9 billion was lost to a boom in crypto crime on DeFi platforms

Crime is soaring in the mostly unregulated DeFi sector, according to London-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.

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Meet the first winemaker in the world to sell his stock as NFTs

Barrels of Neldner Road single-vineyard wines are being offered as individual NFTs on OpenSea. Euronews spoke to trailblazer Dave Powell to find out why.

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Reddit co-founder invests in blockchain social media

Reddit's co-founder and Solana venture team up for a €86 million blockchain investment initiative.

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NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA

The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy.

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Euroviews. Cryptocurrency closer to mainstream with the launch of new ETFs

The Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank explains the financial structure and implications of the newly launched ETF.

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Euroviews. Renting a home? Why your landlord could be your bank

The purchasing power of banks and investment firms are making it more difficult for individuals to buy a home. But new technological solutions could offer some hope.

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Explaining blockchain: How exactly does the technology work?

Cryptocurrencies constitute just one application of blockchain. But the technology has the potential to transform how we store and secure all kinds of data.

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Meet the Miami entrepreneur reimagining the future of digital art

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Miami to discover what happens when emerging technologies like high-resolution screens, blockchain and NFTs collide with the world of art.