Spain’s largest telephone operator Telefónica adopts NFTs, metaverse, and cryptocurrency
In Brief
Telefonica now accepts cryptocurrency payments for products on its tech marketplace, Tu.com.
The telecom company invested in Spain’s largest crypto exchange Bit2Me.
The firm has also entered the metaverse and NFT space.
Spain’s largest telecommunications company, Telefónica, is diving deep into Web3. Telefónica, headquartered in Madrid, has launched an NFT marketplace, has invested in Spain’s largest crypto exchange Bit2Me and has partnered with Qualcomm to build XR and the metaverse. The multi-billion dollar company is now accepting cryptocurrency payments. This news was shared during Telefónica’s Metaverse Day event on September 29.
Telefónica has enabled payments with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, USD Coin, and other cryptocurrencies on its tech marketplace Tu.com. The company integrated crypto payments through Bit2Me. In addition, Telefónica has also become a part of Bit2Me through investments into the crypto company, but we have to wait for full details as they haven’t been disclosed.
The telecom giant has also created an NFT marketplace, Telefónica Marketplace, built on the Polygon network. The marketplace supports MetaMask and Wallet Connect, while MATIC is the only cryptocurrency used for NFT purchases. Some notable NFT creators on Telefónica Marketplace include writer Arturo Pérez Reverte, rapper El Chojin, United for Ukraine, Fundación Gomaespuma, and Fundación Isabel Gemio.
This week, Telefónica announced a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “to strengthen their position as leaders in the future of XR and the Metaverse.” The companies will co-work to expand the XR ecosystem, leverage the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform, and build next-generation mobile network infrastructure. The two companies might also launch XR and metaverse products and offer related services.
The company is preparing for the future and is building infrastructure, evolving its services, and upskilling its team. According to Daniel Hernández, the VP of Devices & Consumer IoT of Telefónica, “XR will bring a new dimension to the digital and real world, enabling people to communicate, do business, socialize and entertain themselves in new ways.”
Back in 2019, the telecom firm announced an initiative to support entrepreneurs in innovative technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). The “Open Innovation” call was organized through the company’s tech incubator subsidiary, Telefónica Open Future.
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Agne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including cybersecurity, travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, “Open Cages,” where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Currently, Agne splits her time between Barcelona, Spain, and Vilnius, Lithuania, where she continues to pursue her passion for journalism. Contact her on [email protected].
More articlesAgne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including cybersecurity, travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, “Open Cages,” where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Currently, Agne splits her time between Barcelona, Spain, and Vilnius, Lithuania, where she continues to pursue her passion for journalism. Contact her on [email protected].
