Montreal-based Lighthouse rolled out an open metaverse navigation engine that allows users to find places to visit in virtual worlds. — Read on http://www.theblock.co/post/194508/lighthouse-metaverse-lonely

NFTs could help solve diamond certification fraud Non-fungible tokens are being used to serve as digital GIA diamond certificates to ensure immutability, transparency and proof-of-ownership. — Read on cointelegraph.com/news/nfts-could-help-solve-diamond-certification-fraud

Build, demolish, and trade NFTs in one place with Bluemoon Metaverse As the Metaverse expands, the demand for users to have control over the virtual world becomes evident, and one new project seeks to address that. — Read on cointelegraph.com/news/build-demolish-and-trade-nfts-in-one-place-with-bluemoon-metaverse

Starbucks opens up its web3 loyalty program and NFT community to first beta testers — Read on techcrunch.com/2022/12/08/starbucks-opens-up-its-blockchain-based-loyalty-program-and-nft-community-to-first-beta-testers/

A new Web3 music platform from Warner Music Group and new Punk-inspired music from Steve Aoki and 3LAU are coming in 2023. — Read on blockworks.co/news/music-nfts-beat-the-bear

The major record label continues its streak of Web3 partnerships by teaming with a new music and collectibles platform built on Polygon. — Read on decrypt.co/116533/warner-music-group-polygon-music-nfts-lgnd

Tokyo education board to launch learning platform on metaverse for truant children — Read on mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221205/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

Opera Crypto Browser to enable instant NFT minting through launchpad Opera executive Susie Batt said that the tool will not have any platform usage fees and will allow people to freely explore the NFT industry. — Read on cointelegraph.com/news/opera-crypto-browser-to-enable-instant-nft-minting-through-launchpad

How NFT court summons could change the legal landscape Blockchain technology is making its way into the court system, with digital summons being served with NFTs. — Read on cointelegraph.com/news/how-nft-court-summons-could-change-the-legal-landscape

Lacoste opens virtual store with NFT gated room — Read on http://www.ledgerinsights.com/lacoste-virtual-store-nft-gated-room/