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Metaverse E-commerce Platform Playbux Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding Round Led by Binance Labs

April 22 (Cointime) - Playbux, a blockchain-based e-commerce metaverse platform, has announced the completion of its $2 million seed funding round. The round was led by Binance Labs, with participation from Gate.io, Tron, CertiK, Ankr, IMO Ventures, LIF, Math Wallet, and OFR.

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