UN recommends that developing countries ban advertising of cryptocurrencies

The United Nations (UN) has recommended that developing countries take strong action against cryptocurrencies, warning of the risks associated with the industry’s lack of regulation. According to a report titled “All that glitters is not gold” published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the organization acknowledged that cryptocurrencies have some advantages. However, their disadvantages far outweigh the benefits that individuals and financial institutions can reap. UNCTAD has proposed that developing countries…

Shanghai invests $52 billion in the metaverse industry

In the next three years, the Chinese government of Shanghai intends to implement a program to support projects in virtual reality. The municipal authorities of one of the largest metropolitan areas in China announced their intention to make the city a major technology center for the development of such projects. Government investment in the metaverse economy will be increased 30 times, from $1.5 billion to $52 billion. Wu Jincheng, director of the Shanghai Committee for…