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JPMorgan becomes first bank to set shop in metaverse; here are some companies who are betting big on virtual world
Feb 24, 2022 1:13 PM

JPMorgan has become the world's first bank to set up shop in the metaverse. The largest bank in the US has opened a lounge in the blockchain-based world Decentraland. Users can create their virtual avatars, build virtual spaces and roam in the lounge christened 'Onyx Lounge' after its suit of Ethereum-based services. The lounge also features a digital image of the bank's CEO Jamie Dimon.

Watch video to know which other companies are betting big on the space.

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