Minecraft owner Microsoft bans NFT's, NFT Worlds calls it a step backward - Deseret News

With sales reaching near 240 million copies, Minecraft is the unequivocal world leader when it comes to popular video games. But, on Wednesday, the Microsoft-owned platform said that NFTs will no longer be allowed on its servers or part of gameplay due to their non-inclusive nature and reputation as sketchy investments.
Microsoft, owner of Minecraft, is banning NFTs on its servers to protect its players. Is this a step forward or back?

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