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Meta Is Working on a Virtual Currency for Metaverse Payments

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Mathew Olson
· · Source: Financial Times

Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly exploring the development of a new virtual currency designed to pay for goods and services across the metaverse. Internally referred to as “Zuck Bucks,” Meta’s new currency could be similar to the premium in-app currencies used in platforms like Roblox and Rec Room. The Financial Times said that Meta’s new metaverse currency is unlikely...

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