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Walmart plans push into metaverse with own crypto and NFT tokens

At least three filings made on 30 December indicate plans at Walmart to expand into digital assets and virtual experiences

Walmart looks to be pushing into the metaverse, including creating its own cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, based on filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

The retail giant would be the latest corporate player to wade into the emerging industry of virtual worlds — referred to as the metaverse. This could include offering digital versions of products in the form of NFTs through virtual, metaverse experiences, all paid for with a Walmart token.

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