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The Wu-Tang Clan’s album, ”Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” previously surrounded in secrecy, has taken a new turn. PleasrDAO, a digital art collective, has acquired the album and is pioneering its distribution as an NFT, making it accessible to the public for a nominal fee. This move significantly shifts the album from its past
By Anvi Saini · June 17, 2024
Stooges ($STOG)—a playful meme coin inspired by the comedy group ‘Three Stooges’—recently garnered $1.4M during its presale. Now, it’s set to expand its reach on June 14 by being listed on MEXC. Considering the MEXC crypto exchange has an impressive daily trading volume of $1.2B and captures a significant 5% share of digital asset trading
By Leah Waters · June 14, 2024
A new marketplace called LRCSwap is getting ready to debut. Web3 fanatics will soon be able to seamlessly create, transfer, and swap tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. LRCSwap is similar to platforms like Uniswap. However, it’s solely tailored for Bitcoin lovers. The platform’s developments include streamlined token issuance, fostering community-based listings, and incentivizing user engagements
By Leah Waters · June 14, 2024
Bybit Web3, a prominent division of the global crypto exchange Bybit, has unveiled the second season of its Velocity Series NFTs. This season introduces a unique collaboration with data-centric artist Kjetil Golid, known for his algorithms and data structures expertise. This new launch follows last year’s successful Oracle Red Bull Racing partnership. A Fusion of
By Anvi Saini · June 7, 2024
Crypto.com, in collaboration with InterCellar, a leading Web3 marketplace for fine wines and spirits, is launching a new initiative aimed at innovating wine collecting. This innovative project focuses on the tokenization of real-world wine assets, enhancing both liquidity and traceability for collectors. Premium Wines by InterCellar and Early Access The initial release, set for June
By Anvi Saini · June 5, 2024
Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot, has reached a $4 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 and claimed that Top Shot NFTs were unregistered securities. Quick Take According to the court filing, the $4 million settlement will cover monetary relief for plaintiffs and legal fees. In
By Afroz Ahmad · June 5, 2024
Capitalizing on the success of its private and public sales–which garnered over $1.5 million–the eco-friendly cryptocurrency initiative Royal Finance Coin (RFC) is debuting its ‘Phase 3’ presale today. By leveraging renewable energy sources and decentralized, low-energy-impact mining practices, RFC is on a mission to pave the way for a greener, more efficient cryptocurrency ecosystem through
By Leah Waters · June 1, 2024
Coinbase, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has come forward with serious allegations against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Coinbase, the SEC intentionally undermines and destroys the cryptocurrency industry. Quick Take: This bold claim was made in response to the SEC’s increasing scrutiny and regulatory actions against various crypto firms. Coinbase has accused
By Afroz Ahmad · May 31, 2024
Immutable zkEVM has announced its integration with the Polygon network and official support on the OKX Marketplace. This strategic partnership aims to transform the web3 gaming landscape, bringing enhanced scalability and security to users. Launch of GameFi NFT Launchpad OKX A key highlight of this collaboration is the launch of a GameFi NFT launchpad on
By Anvi Saini · May 30, 2024
OpenSea has launched a new initiative, the ”Get Based” series, to spotlight artists on Coinbase’s Base network, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution. This series will feature the work of up to 15 artists throughout the summer, starting with a reimagined artwork of the iconic ”Endless Summer” film by Carty Sewill, an artist and OpenSea employee.
By Anvi Saini · May 28, 2024
Spearheading innovation in web3 music yet again, Gala Music debuts Future Box–an exclusive release that features exclusive music from rising stars alongside an abundance of other advantages. Available for just $4.99 until July 31, these Boxes are Gala Music’s way of showering rare prize opportunities to both artists and fans alike. Spotlighting VOXverse’s community members,
By Leah Waters · May 26, 2024
World-famous wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, with an online fan base exceeding a mighty 12 million, has teamed up with Semkhor Studios to create ‘The Painmaker’—a visually striking NFT-infused comic series in the expansive metaverse realm. Hosted on the Phantasma blockchain and tradeable on OpenSea, a boundless selection of NFTs serve as the key to The
By Leah Waters · May 24, 2024
Marathon Digital (MARA) experienced a significant boost in its market cap, soaring by nearly $800 million to reach $5.5 billion. The prominent Bitcoin mining company’s market cap surge came amid its recent inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Quick Take: The index tracks companies with market caps between $1 billion and $6.7 billion that
By Afroz Ahmad · May 7, 2024
TGL-Tattoo, based in Thailand, is innovating the tattoo industry by integrating traditional tattoo art with modern NFT technology. This unique blend celebrates the craft and introduces a new form of digital collectable art. With a track record of over 1,000 tattoos in the past three years, the firm is pioneering a fresh perspective on what
By Anvi Saini · May 4, 2024
On Monday, the AnimeCoin Foundation introduced its latest venture, a web-based game named Gacha Grab, following the initial announcement of the AnimeChain project back in March. The game, inspired by the Japanese gachapon toy vending machines, combines the thrill of virtual slot machines with the world of digital collectibles. Gacha Grab Will Engage Players with
By Anvi Saini · May 4, 2024
The upcoming mobile basketball game, Rumble Kong League, has teamed up with the iconic sports drink brand, Gatorade. Announced on Monday, this partnership positions Gatorade as the official sports drink of the innovative Rumble Kong League. Quick Take: The game is set to debut on iOS and Android platforms this summer. The announcement was shared
By Afroz Ahmad · May 1, 2024
A renowned name in artificial intelligence, OpenAI, and Worldcoin, a firm focused on cryptocurrency-based universal basic income and identity verification, are discussing a collaboration. Quick Take: This partnership could see OpenAI providing its AI technology to enhance Worldcoin’s ambitious projects. With Sam Altman at the helm of both companies, this move could bring together significant
By Afroz Ahmad · April 29, 2024
Stripe, a leading global payment processor, has announced a significant return to the cryptocurrency market. This revival comes six years after they ceased all crypto payment operations. Initially, the service will support payments in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Stripe’s co-founder and President, John Collison, shared the news during his keynote address
By Anvi Saini · April 26, 2024
Manchester City Football Club is pioneering a fresh approach to fan interaction. They’ve joined forces with Quidd, an Animoca Brands subsidiary. This collaboration will bring forth a line of digital collectibles. Each piece will offer holders unique real-world perks. Among these, fans can obtain seats beside the pitch during exclusive training sessions. This initiative marks
By Anvi Saini · April 26, 2024
Sovryn, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) with over $2 billion in Bitcoin trading volume, remarkably becomes one of the first of its kind to offer Runes trading on May 1st. Despite already offering a secure and innovative suite of financial services for trading, lending, borrowing, and margin trading Bitcoin-based assets, the DEX’s latest development couldn’t
By Leah Waters · April 24, 2024
Bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed Tesla stock for the first time since 2019 in percentage terms over the past five years. According to TradingView, Bitcoin’s price has escalated by an astonishing 1,180%, while Tesla’s stock has risen by 806% in these five years. Quick Take: This shifting trend highlights Bitcoin’s resilience and appeal as an investment.
By Afroz Ahmad · April 24, 2024
Louis Vuitton has recently announced an innovative addition to its Via NFT project. The project cleverly combines physical luxury items with digital NFTs. The creators have just released this new product, a leather varsity jacket from the Autumn/Winter 2024 men’s collection. It features luxurious suede buckskin, iridescent snaps, and an intricately embroidered logo. The jacket
By Anvi Saini · April 22, 2024
Adidas has entered into a collaborative agreement with the move-and-earn app STEPN. Together, they are launching an exclusive Genesis NFT sneakers collection, marking the start of a year-long collaboration. This initiative combines digital innovation with physical fitness, promoting a new phase in health tech, often referred to as FitTech. The Genesis Collection, influenced by Adidas’s
By Anvi Saini · April 19, 2024
Searches for ”Bitcoin Halving” on Google have reached extremely high levels. It indicates heightened public interest ahead of the upcoming event. According to Google Trends, the term has already hit a score of 45 and is projected to reach a perfect 100 by month’s end. Quick Take: The search for Bitcoin halving is expected to
By Afroz Ahmad · April 17, 2024