Yuga Labs did a test of its Bored Apes-themed Otherside Metaverse for a handful of NFT holders this week.

The metaverse is designed for players to “decide their fun,” meaning that there is little guidance and players themselves must control their own experiences. Following the launch, users left with mixed reviews of their metaverse escapade. 

It is important to note that the Otherside Metaverse is not a “finished product being launched,” meaning the project is still a work in progress.

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Called the “Heritage Cars & Safe Drive Studio,” the new exhibit combines immersive depictions featuring three of Nissan’s most iconic automobiles from history with interactive educational safety exhibits.

Per a press release from Nissan:
“The studio commemorates Nissan's 90th anniversary year, which began in December. It features three iconic models from Nissan's past, each set in a meticulously crafted virtual environment that reflects its era.”

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The Artemis Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders, closed on its second fund with $36 million in capital commitments.

Stephanie Campbell, Diana Murakhovskaya and Leslie Goldman Tepper founded Artemis in 2019, naming the firm after the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild things and a champion of women.

Artemis, with offices in Houston and New York, leads seed rounds for diverse founders in fintech, commerce and care, having so far composed a portfolio of more than 20 companies that are all led by female founders, with over 60% that have Black, Latinx or immigrant leadership.

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Baanx plans to expand its footprint outside the UK market to the United States and Latin America later this year at an undisclosed date.

Blockchain payment firm Baanx has secured $20 million in a seed funding round from leading venture capital firms and investment companies. The funding is aimed at fueling Baanx’s efforts to advance the next generation of crypto payments.

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