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OpenSea NFT trading volume surges as Bored Ape mania intensifies
4.1.2022
Data shows that OpenSea has generated more than $700 million in sales so far this year putting the NFT marketplace on track for another record month
2 Mirrored, Copycat Bored Ape NFT Projects Cause Copyright Infringement Controversy
1.1.2022
In the midst of the hype surrounding the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles, two NFT projects have appeared offering near-identical or mirrored versions of the original BAYC NFTs. The NFT marketplace Opensea has removed the NFT projects from the market for breaking...
Nifty News: Decentraland Times Square NYE party, Mutant Apes go bananas and more…
30.12.2021
Decentraland will unveil a virtual version of the iconic Times Square for its NYE party, Swedish bankers Mecro Bank announced Metaverse plans, and Cipher Punks NFT were canned following strong pushback
Million-Dollar Digital Collectibles: An In-Depth Look at the Top 10 Most Expensive NFTs Sold This Year
27.12.2021
2021 is coming to an end and one prominent theme this year in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology most definitely belongs to non-fungible token (NFT) assets. This year NFTs became a billion-dollar industry and many NFTs have sold for millions of dollars. The following is a look...
Adidas Originals to launch debut NFT collection
16.12.2021
The iconic sportswear brand recently partnered with three distinguished members of the NFT space: Bored Ape Yacht Club, GMoney, and PUNKS Comics, to advance metaverse ambitions
Solana Ventures, Forte, and Griffin Gaming Launch $150 Million Web3 Fund
16.12.2021
Solana Ventures, the investment arm of Solana Labs, has announced a new investment fund to bring more Web3 products to its network. In partnership with Forte, a company that provides tools for blockchain integration on games, and Griffin Gaming, a VC company invested in the global gaming market...
Ava Labs Chosen for Mastercard Start Path Program
10.12.2021
Ava Labs recently received a huge boost as Mastercard accepted them for the Start Path program. The program is specifically curated to explore and solve blockchain technology and its market use cases. The program will allow Ava Labs to connect with Mastercard’s ecosystem of digital players...
Binance Investment Director Ken Li Talks About Investing in Web3, Gaming and More Exciting Trends
9.12.2021
Binance Labs is a chain-agnostic investor and incubator focused on supporting the global blockchain ecosystem and decentralized web. Their portfolio includes 1inch, Audius, Axie Infinity, Chiliz, Elrond, Injective, Matic / Polygon, Sandbox and Terra. Ken Li is an Investment Director at Binance...
Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal Invest in Crypto Transaction Monitoring and Forensics Platform
7.12.2021
American Express’ Amex Ventures, Visa, Citi Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Jump Capital, Marshall Wace, Block (formerly Square Inc.), and Paypal Ventures are among investors in the latest funding round of crypto transaction monitoring and forensics platform TRM. Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal...
Former Google CEO is now a strategic advisor for Chainlink Labs
7.12.2021
Having previously previously described Bitcoin as "a remarkable cryptographic achievement" and with an estimated net worth of roughly $23.6 billion, Schmidt will likely be one of the wealthiest individuals acting as a Chainlink advisor
Former Facebook engineers at Mysten Labs raise $36M for Web3 infrastructure
6.12.2021
“We believe fundamental limitations in existing crypto infrastructure are frustrating broader adoption of web3,” said Mysten’s team, citing the scalability of existing chains as well as the lack of interoperability of many smart contracts
Number of Africa-Based Users on Kucoin Platform Surge by 200% in First 10 Months of 2021
25.11.2021
Despite largely lagging behind the rest of the world on many other metrics, Africa however appears to have taken the lead where cryptocurrency or the blockchain is concerned. Africa-Based Kucoin Users Skyrocket in 2021 In African countries that are plagued by currency woes or hyperinflation...
Asva Labs Wins Investment From Polygon for Innovative Metaverse Solutions
22.11.2021
Asva Labs joins hands with Polygon as it wins hefty strategical investment from the renowned blockchain. The collaboration will see Asva Labs building the first blockchain-backed Metaberse accelerator and launchpad. MetaLaunch by Asva Labs will be a multi-chain launchpad for Metaverse and Gaming...
Kucoin Labs Launches $100 Million Metaverse Investment Fund
19.11.2021
Kucoin Labs, the investigative and investment arm of Kucoin, a cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a $100 million fund to incubate early metaverse related projects. These include blockchain gaming initiatives, NFT platforms, and decentralized platforms, among others. The support will also include...
KuCoin Labs Launches $100 Million Venture Capital Fund To Empower Early-Stage Metaverse Projects
17.11.2021
The world's sixth-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume is making its move into the metaverse
Ripple Proposes ‘Real Approach to Cryptocurrency Regulation’
17.11.2021
Ripple has published a proposal for a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies called “A Real Approach to Cryptocurrency Regulation.” CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained that his company’s “proposed policy framework is a three-pronged approach of what can be done...
Big Four Accounting Firm Deloitte Forges Partnership With Ava Labs to Leverage Avalanche Blockchain
16.11.2021
On Tuesday, one of the Big Four accounting organizations, Deloitte announced a strategic partnership with Ava Labs, the team behind the blockchain network Avalanche. According to the announcement, Deloitte’s new cloud-based platform leverages Avalanche in order to “improve security...
SEC Files Action Against Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Regarding Mirror Protocol
15.11.2021
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced an action against Terraform Labs, the company behind the design of the Terra blockchain, and its co-founder and CEO Do Kwon. The SEC is seeking an order for Kwon to comply with a series of subpoenas he has failed to address....
Solana Labs co-founder: We don't want to kill 'beautiful' Ethereum
12.11.2021
Solana Labs’ co-founder thinks the fight between Ethereum and so-called “ETH Killers” is unnecessary, as the true aim for people working in crypto should be to onboard “every human” onto Web 3.0
Rarible Marketplace Users Can Now Create, List, and Trade Flow-Based NFT Collectibles
11.11.2021
On November 10, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Rarible.com and the Rarible protocol announced an integration with the Flow blockchain. The announcement details that Rarible users can now create, list, and trade Flow-based NFTs on the marketplace. Rarible Partners With Flow Blockchain...