Business
March 10, 2021
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BRICS Announce New Currency Pegged to Minecraft Diamonds

Analysts warn virtual inflation could destabilize real-world trade. A Virtual Reserve Asset In a surprise declaration, BRICS leaders announced the launch of a joint currency backed not gold or oil but Minecraft diamonds. The new unit, informally dubbed the “Block,” is set to challenge the U.S. dollar in global trade leveraging the perceived scarcity of […]

Tech & AI
January 25, 2018
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Tech Conference Accidentally Streams Entire Event in Minecraft

Attendees are forced to craft pickaxes to join breakout rooms. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Blocky Blunder The global tech community was stunned this week when an international innovation conference accidentally streamed its entire three-day program inside Minecraft. Instead of keynote speeches on sleek virtual stages, thousands of attendees found themselves spawning […]