UnionBank is the first local bank to enter the Metaverse. CONTRIBUTED PHOTORECOGNIZING the explosive growth of blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrency globally, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the country's digital innovation pioneer, has embarked on a journey to become the first Philippine bank in the Metaverse, in partnership with Filipino Blockchain startup Ark of Dreams. Today, UnionBank blazes the innovation trail anew by being the first local bank to enter the Metaverse. "This collaboration with Ark of Dreams gives us yet another opportunity to forge forward in our pursuit of tech-ing up the Philippines and reinforcing our commitment to deliver superior customer experience across channels; and now, even the Metaverse! The founder of Ark of Dreams, Jason de la Rosa, says that "Ark of Dreams is a unique metaverse project."

Source: Manila Times April 15, 2022 16:45 UTC