Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse

Lauren Thomas, CNBC, 16 January 2022

Walmart appears to be venturing into the metaverse with plans to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of NFTs. The big-box retailer filed several new trademarks late last month that indicate its intent to make and sell virtual goods. In a statement, Walmart said it is “continuously exploring how emerging technologies may shape future shopping experiences”, suggesting...