News Roundup, Nov. 25: Metaverse Mania!
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News Roundup, Nov. 25: Metaverse Mania!

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A plot of virtual land has sold for $2.4 million, why the metaverse could be worth trillions, and adidas and Coinbase enter into a mysterious partnership.

News Roundup, Nov. 25: Metaverse Mania!

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