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Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse

By Lauren Thomas, @laurenthomas
CNBC
 2022-01-16

Cover picture for the articleWalmart 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 separate filing, Walmart said it would offer users...

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Steve Flood
01-16

people dont realize that WAL-MART IS CHINA BEST FRIEND. CHINA WOULD NOT BE THE POWER THEY ARE WITHOUT WALMART. walmart is probably the biggest player in chinas economy. People wake up !! try to limit what you buy at this China store

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Elmo 123
01-16

we abandoned the Sears and Roebuck catalog and then all the other Walmart competitors for cheap disposable products and by doing so we sold our souls to China to save a dollar and we are now going to reap what we sowed

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Mickey Szymanski
01-16

we need to support our small businesses. I know they are more expensive I live on a fixed income. I don't trust where their meat comes from.Stop buying prepared foods and cook.....

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