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Tony Hawk to create the world’s biggest skatepark in the metaverse
Legendary skater Tony Hawk is venturing into the metaverse in a partnership with The Sandbox and Autograph.
Through the partnership, Hawk plans to build a skatepark and 3D avatar collection within The Sandbox’s virtual world. The skatepark will span across 36 plots of LAND, making it the “largest virtual skatepark ever made,” according to a press release.
“I have been a fan of new technology all of my life, from the first video games and home computers with CGI capabilities,” Hawk said in the announcement video. “So I am fascinated by the metaverse, and excited to bring our culture into the virtual landscape of The Sandbox.”
In addition, Tom Brady’s NFT platform Autograph will create a series of NFTs inspired by Hawk’s career, iconic skateboards, equipment, and apparel, including the outfit he wore when landing the first 900 at the X Games in 1999.
U.K. Treasury Committee opens inquiry into crypto industry
The Treasury Committee of the United Kingdom’s House of Commons has opened an inquiry into the role of cryptocurrencies.
On Wednesday, the committee announced the inquiry will examine opportunities and risks that crypto-assets may bring to consumers, businesses, and the government, as well as the “potential impact of distributed ledger technology on financial institutions, including the central bank, and financial infrastructure.”
The Treasury Committee plans to explore how the U.K. government, Financial Conduct Authority, and Bank of England could balance regulation “to provide adequate protection for consumers and businesses without stifling innovation.”
British citizens are also invited to offer their opinion on the use of NFTs and their potential risks and rewards for both the public and private sector, as well as feedback on how government processes, such as the tax system, could adapt if crypto continues to become more popular.
“What impact could the use of crypto-assets have on social inclusion?” asked the committee. “Are the government and regulators suitably equipped to grasp the opportunities presented by crypto-assets, whilst at the same time mitigating against the risks? What opportunities and risks could the use of crypto-assets — including non-fungible tokens — pose for individuals, the economy and the workings of both the public and private sectors?”
The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. BST on Monday, September 12th.
The Waves
🤔 South Africa to regulate crypto as financial asset
🎉 Polygon chosen for Disney’s 2022 Accelerator Program
🔨 Shanghai to boost NFT, Web3, and metaverse development
🚫 Charlie Munger is not a fan of cryptocurrencies
Hustle Special
7 quotes to start your day motivated
Each morning is a fresh start. The key to having a productive day is to get out of bed motivated and ready to achieve your goals. Here are seven inspirational quotes to help you do just that.
A year from now you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson
“Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them.” - Carmelo Anthony
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell
“Success isn’t always about ‘Greatness’, it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson
“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” – Lemony Snicket
“If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it’s not.” - Elon Musk
Netflix partners with Microsoft for new ad-supported streaming tier
Netflix is teaming up with Microsoft to launch an ad-supported streaming tier. The partnership entails that Microsoft will become Netflix’s “global advertising technology and sales partner.”
According to Netflix COO Greg Peters, the partnership between the streaming platform and Microsoft is in its early days. Peters has also stated that the long-term goal of the partnership is to create more options for Netflix consumers and offer premium Tv brand experiences for its advertisers.
The partnership would mean that marketers will be working with Microsoft to bring ads to Netflix’s cheaper ad-supported streaming option that they hinted at in May. As of right now, there is no official date on which the new ad-supported streaming option will be rolled out, but it is rumored to roll out by the end of this year.
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The wallets are really simple to setup, and to move your crypto over to, so there’s no reason not to secure your assets and take control of your cryptocurrency now and get yourself a Ledger device. You can manage 1800+ coins and tokens directly in the Ledger Live app once you’ve got your device up and running, so you’ll always have your entire portfolio covered.
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