Bank of America and ARC3 Technologies are jointly seeking a patent for integrating financial systems into the metaverse. Their invention uses quantum-secured edge nodes within ARC3's metaverse operating system. This system aims to enable secure, low-latency financial transactions within virtual environments. The edge nodes employ quantum key distribution for data encryption and feature APIs for interoperability with legacy systems. The system offers real-time cross-border payments, secure microtransactions for gaming, and quantum-secured IoT payments. The described innovation addresses security gaps in existing metaverse platforms and regulatory compliance.