On June 28, license trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis stated via Twitter that eBay had submitted a trademark application pertaining to NFT exchanges and NFT trading, virtual goods markets, and online shops selling both actual and virtual items.
American global e-commerce corporation, eBay Inc. The headquarters of this business is in San Jose, California.
Through its website, the business facilitates both business-to-business and consumer-to-consumer sales.
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This business has repeatedly demonstrated its substantial interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries to improve consumer experiences.
The corporation submitted its trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 23rd, according to the information.
According to the firm’s trademark filing information, it is anticipated that the business may launch a fully engaging website for its clients that would allow communication with cryptocurrencies on the blockchain.
A virtual reality idea based on Metaverse will be introduced, allowing customers to choose and see the products they want to buy in advance.
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The company intends to provide exchange services related to NFTs, but it will be a matter of time before it decides to do so or to keep its services at the website level only.
The corporation is preparing to integrate crypto payment methods, according to an earlier interview with eBay CEO Jamie Iannone in late February of this year.
The CEO of eBay stated in the interview that the company intends to attract Gen Z and Millennials to the marketplace.
One of the businesses that initially demonstrated interest in cryptocurrencies was eBay. The business attempted to incorporate Bitcoin payment alternatives for customers in 2014. Companies recently began allowing NFTs to make purchases on behalf of customers.
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