David Hoppe

Virtual Goods, Real Profits: Monetizing the Metaverse

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By: David Hoppe

2023-03-06

As the metaverse’s popularity continues to grow, organizations are exploring new business models, ranging from play-to-earn games to virtual world customization. With these innovative technologies come unique legal and regulatory considerations that must be considered when deciding on an appropriate model for your organization.

Legal Guide to DAOs in the Metaverse

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By: David Hoppe

2023-03-03

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are rapidly gaining popularity in the metaverse. Creating and hosting a DAO in the metaverse offers organizations numerous benefits, such as increased participation, visibility, efficient interaction with other applications and organizations, access to global audiences, and opportunities to take advantage of the growth of this relatively new landscape.

Can Hong Kong’s Retail Crypto Laws Lure US Firms?

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By: David Hoppe

2023-01-31

With Hong Kong’s recent announcement that it will legalize retail trading of cryptocurrency, how should American crypto firms approach business operations in Asia?

Singapore Slings: Island Nation Takes a Shot at Remote Gaming Regulations

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By: David Hoppe

2023-01-06

Singapore’s government recently enacted the Gambling Control Act 2022 (GCA22) and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act 2022 (GRAS22) to add more consumer protections and include new games and products, especially those conducted online.

Review Privacy and Purchase Policies to Avoid Epic Failure

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By: David Hoppe

2023-01-03

Epic Games’ half-billion-dollar lesson in children’s online privacy protection and the perils of retail trickery should serve as an early-warning system for other platforms considering ways to boost microtransactions and leverage user data.

EU to Launch Global Metaverse Regulation in 2023; Will the US Follow Suit?

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By: David Hoppe

2022-11-07

The European Union’s (EU) “Thrive In The Metaverse” initiative for regulating the metaverse is intended to prepare Europe for the age of crypto and web3. What does it mean for European consumers, and is it likely that the US will follow suit and issue similar regulations?

Apple Store Allows NFT Sales; Takes Its Slice of the Pie

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By: David Hoppe

2022-11-03

As part of its new guidelines for the App Store, Apple has announced that it will allow developers to sell NFTs within apps and games. Despite the limitations and fees Apple attaches to certain types of NFT, this is a big deal because, as DigiDaigaku NFT project founder Gabriel Leydon tweeted, “…this could put an ETH wallet in every single mobile game onboarding 1B+ players!”

N(o) F(reaking) T(hanks): The Backlash against NFTs in Video Games

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By: David Hoppe

2022-10-14

Video games are historically a driving factor in the development of new technologies. When the crypto-based assets known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) first arrived, video game developers embraced them with lightning speed.

Regulators Leaning Toward Treating NFTs as Securities?

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By: David Hoppe

2022-10-04

Recent legal developments in the US and elsewhere seem to point toward the eventual classification of NFTs as securities. Should the trend continue, these rulings and regulations are sure to have important consequences on the video game industry and on emerging technologies companies aiming to launch their own NFTs in the near future.

Defining NFTs: Property, Securities, or Commodities?

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By: David Hoppe

2022-10-03

The legal classification and regulatory environment for NFTs remain unclear, making it difficult for Web3 developers, video game publishers, and metaverse architects to be fully confident they can employ NFTs without inviting lawsuits or government investigations.