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1. Disney's web3 future
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Nov. 14 — In a tough year that's left its stock price bruised and battered, Disney is looking to beef up its investments in metaverse and web3 technologies.
Why it matters: Disney sees an opportunity in the virtual world for its merchandise and theme parks business, Tim wrote, despite economic turbulence.
Monday's Media Deals newsletter
Plus: Monday's Pro Rata, on a now-resonant conversation Dan Primack had with Sam Bankman-Fried
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