So-Col, Irene Zhao's Web3 Social Platform, Raises $4.5 Million in New Funding

So-Col, a Web3 social platform founded by crypto influencer Irene Zhao, has raised $4.5 million in new funding across two rounds, according to recent reports.

Cloud Yachts Launches World's First Tokenized Superyacht NFT

The yachting industry has always been associated with luxury and exclusivity, but now it's getting a tech upgrade with the emergence of NFTs. And one company leading the way in this innovation is Cloud Yachts, founded by Zach Mandelstein.

Ticketmaster Joins Web3 with NFT-Based Features

Ticketmaster integrates crypto wallet for Avenged Sevenfold tour, allowing NFT holders early access to tickets. Discover the emerging trend of Web3 fan clubs and how they're revolutionizing the music industry.

Experience the Future of Fashion: Decentraland's MVFW23 Kicks Off This Week

Decentraland's second annual Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW23) is a must-attend event for fashionistas and game lovers alike. Set to run from March 28-31, MVFW23 promises four fabulous days of fashion shows, parties, shopping & more.

Lil Durk to Launch Exclusive NXTG3NZ Sneaker Collection Through NFTs on the Algorand Blockchain

Lil Durk, the renowned Platinum recording artist, has recently announced a groundbreaking foray into the intersection of fashion and technology with the creation of his co-founded NXTG3NZ phygital sneaker collection. Mint date & NFT price TBA.

Hotel by Wassies: The Latest Addition to the Web3 Lifestyle Trend

Discover the latest trend in the hospitality industry as Web3 culture and NFTs collide with real-world experiences. Learn about the Hotel by Wassies in Singapore and its impact on the Wassie NFT collection.

QuickNode & Polygon zkEVM: Unleashing the Future of Ethereum Scalability, Performance, and Security

QuickNode announces compatibility with Polygon zkEVM - an innovative Ethereum scaling solution harnessing the power of zkEVM to revolutionize transaction costs, performance & security while maintaining compatibility with existing smart contracts.

Lee Mullican's 1987 Digital Art Goes Crypto: NFTs Released on Tezos Blockchain

Read about the release of Lee Mullican's pioneering digital art from 1987 as NFTs on the Tezos blockchain. Discover how the late artist's work translates into the digital realm and explore the growing recognition of digital art pioneers.

Levi's Partners with AI Company to Create Hyper-Realistic Fashion Models

Learn about Levi's partnership with an AI company to create computer-generated fashion models, and the potential impact of virtual humans and influencers on the advertising industry—and discover the controversy surrounding this move.

Virtual Land Sales Drive NFT Market Surge in Q1 2023, Amidst Growth in Metaverse Industry

A recent report from DappRadar has shed light on the fast-growing trend of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) connected to metaverse virtual worlds. The report highlighted that the first quarter of 2023 has witnessed significant growth.

Horizon & Polygon Labs Partner with Sequence for Web3 Gaming Solutions on zkEVM Chain

Horizon Blockchain Games, a Web3 gaming studio backed by Brevan Howard Digital, Ubisoft, and more, has announced a new partnership with Polygon Labs to support the launch of Polygon zkEVM as one of its first ecosystem partners.

The Institute of Digital Fashion Will Be Presenting at Metaverse Fashion Week, What to Expect

This IoDF is using the anticipated digital fashion moment to celebrate new talent & to build a more sustainable future in collaboration with the IRL designer, Bradley Sharpe — known to push the parameters of physical fashion into the metaverse.

Fueling the Creator Economy: New Opportunities Arise through Epic Games

The new Creator Economy has rapidly transforming from a centralized model to a decentralized one, allowing creators to monetize their content directly with their fans. The market is projected to hit $75 billion by 2024 with ~9% growth per year.

Inside Apple's Reality Pro Headset: Features, Limitations & Epic Games' Concerns

Apple is gearing up to launch its Reality Pro headset and has been busy refining the first version of its AR/VR headset. Expected to be unveiled in June, the Reality Pro headset is set to feature advanced eye-and-hand-tracking sensors.

Quasar Mainnet Ushers in a Multi-Chain Future for DeFi & Decentralized Asset Management

Quasar Finance is revolutionizing decentralized finance with the launch of its mainnet. By introducing a dedicated digital asset management blockchain, Quasar allows investors to manage their DeFi investments across multiple chains.

Galxe Loyalty Points System: Redefining Web3 Loyalty Programs

Web3 is in need of an ecosystem of tools & applications to build better loyalty programs. Thus the Galxe loyalty point system presents an easy plug-&-play solution for Web3 projects to engage with their communities by giving out a variety of rewards.

Web3 Community Management Platform TYB Joins Shopify App, Fueling Growth of NFT-powered Ecommerce

Web3 community and brand management platform Try Your Best (TYB) has joined leading e-commerce provider Shopify's app store to allow brands to expand their customer loyalty programs and connect a TYB widget to their Shopify checkout experience.

The 'Non Fungible Conference' Is Returning To Lisbon This Summer, Get Your Tickets Now!

The avant-garde NFT event, Non Fungible Conference returns to the iconic Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, 7-8 June 2023 with a radical lineup, more outdoor stages and seaside surprises to enjoy the summertime in Lisbon.

Trace Network Lab’s PARIZ Metaverse is the Future of Experiential Commerce

Trace Network Labs has launched their newest offering, PARIZ. This NFT-based luxury lifestyle metaverse is designed to provide consumers with a unique and immersive shopping experience that combines the best of the physical and digital worlds.

CULT&RAIN Collaborates with Degen TOONZ on a Revolutionary Digital Wearables Solution: The Closet

Luxury fashion brand CULT&RAIN is collaborating with Degen TOONZ, on a new on-chain solution called "The Closet" which will grant TOONZ NFT holders access to dress their TOONZ in digital wearables.

Magic Eden Launches Bitcoin Marketplace for NFTs, Leading the Way in Cross-Chain NFT Trading

Magic Eden, the leading cross-chain NFT platform, has recently announced the launch of a Bitcoin marketplace for digital artifacts. As the only fully audited marketplace in the Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem to date.

The Sandbox & GCEX Partner to Create an Education & Client Engagement Platform within DubaiVerse

The Sandbox announces its partnership with GCEX, a digital prime brokerage group. The partnership will create an education and client engagement platform within the DubaiVerse, which will be home to some of Dubai’s major brands and partners.

Galxe Joins Forces with Avalanche to Expand NFT Communities Across the Ecosystem

Galxe, the platform for building Web3 communities, has announced a collaboration with Ava Labs, to allow Galxe's OAT (token) to be utilized within the Avalanche ecosystem to reach millions of Web3 users with reward-based loyalty programs.

Revolutionizing the Creator Economy: Join the 'New Friendship Tech' Event This Week During NFTLA

Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and creatives alike, as New Friendship Tech (NFT) announces their upcoming event happening on March 23rd during NFTLA week with over 1500 people already RSVP'd!

Wisher Vodka Presents BRAmazing: A Metaverse Fashion Week Event Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

Wisher Vodka is pleased to announce its partnership with The Tyanna Foundation for "BRAmazing," an event in support of breast cancer awareness. The event will take place on March 30 at 7pm EST in Decentraland, as part of Metaverse Fashion Week 2023.

The DLT Science Foundation: Revolutionizing Industries & Society with Distributed Ledger Technology

The DLT Science Foundation (DSF), a global, non-profit organisation, launched today with the goals of expanding knowledge and adoption of, and removing barriers to fundamental breakthroughs in the field of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Zion: The Decentralized Social Media App Taking the World by Storm

An exclusive interview with the co-founder of Zion, a decentralized social media platform built on Bitcoin's lightning network. Zion aims to give creators full control of their content, data & communities all while making payments fast, free & easy.

The Metaverse Industry in 2023: Market Size, Revenues, Projections & User Base

As of 2023, the metaverse industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory. Many experts predict that virtual worlds will become an increasingly important aspect of our lives projecting to reach a user base of over one billion people by 2030.

Lamborghini's Epic NFT Road Trip: Driving Innovation in the Web3 World

Lamborghini’s Epic NFT Road Trip has been a remarkable journey in the world of Web3 activations. The eight-month-long project has offered its audience a range of exciting rewards and experiences saving the best prize for last.

How Oncyber's AI-Powered 'Magic Composer' is Transforming Online Spaces with GPT-3.5

Discover how Oncyber's Magic Composer tool, powered by OpenAI's GPT-3.5 model, is revolutionizing online space customization through text commands.

'Ark Invest' Owner Cathy Wood Raises $16M for New Crypto Fund

Cathie Wood, the owner of Ark Invest, has been making waves in the financial world with her bold investments. Despite the major collapses in 2022, she remains optimistic about the sector and has even raised over $16M for a new crypto fund.

Andrew Schulz, Neil Patrick Harris to Join 50 Other Top Web3 CEOs & Entrepreneurs at Veecon 2023

Gary Vaynerchuk, the renowned serial entrepreneur & creator of VeeFriends, reveals the second major lineup of speakers for the highly anticipated VeeCon 2023. The second annual NFT-ticketed conference will take place in Indianapolis on May 18-20.

Get Ready for MVFW23 with 'MetaParty' Featuring Catwalk Style Fashion Shows with 30 Creators

MetaParty, the event organizing company, is collaborating with the Decentraland Foundation to host the Metaverse Fashion Week 2023. The event, which spans over three days and 18 hours, will showcase wearable collections from 30 community creators.

Eikonikos Unveils Spring Collection Just in Time For Metaverse Fashion Week

Metaverse Company, Eikonikos is excited to announce the upcoming release of their AVRA Collection this Spring. The AVRA Collection is a wearable NFT collection of 3248 unique pieces that can be worn by any Eikonikos Metaverse Avatar NFT holder.

The Arbitrum Foundation Announces $ARB Token Airdrop to KickOff Their DAO Governance

The Arbitrum Foundation announces the launch of its DAO governance for both networks, Arbitrum One & Arbitrum Nova, marking a significant milestone in their decentralization efforts. Along with this, they will be airdropping $ARB tokens on March 23.

Web3 Gaming: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Online Gaming

New technologies are revolutionizing the way we think about gaming — namely, blockchain. Web3 gaming is a fairly new concept, but it’s already picking up a lot of steam. TDiscover how the overall gaming industry is being affected in this article.

TerraZero & Seed Group Join Forces to Accelerate the Adoption of the Metaverse in the Middle East

TerraZero Technologies Inc. and Seed Group, the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, have announced their partnership to help streamline the onboarding of enterprise businesses into the Metaverse.

The First Spirit of the Metaverse: Exclusive Interview with Wisher Vodka Ahead of MVFW23

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the founders of Wisher Vodka, a vodka brand that is making waves in the Web3 community. They shared their success story & experience with the concept of Web3 & how it has helped build loyalty with their fans.

DigitalBits Announces Partnership with Fabio “Diggia49” Di Giannantonio for the MotoGP Season 2023

MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio joins DigitalBits roster of sports partnerships to accelerate the adoption of Web3 technology.

Origin Story Moves to 0% Marketplace Fees Model in a Move to Support Creators

Origin Story offers free customized storefronts for NFT creators looking to take back control of creator royalties.

Streetwear Web3 Brand 'DRx' Is Dropping Its Latest Collection of Web3 Inspired Wearables

DRx, the fashion brand known for its AR powered collections, today announces its newest collection alongside ecosystem partner Walker World, a series of full-body, game-rigged 3D avatars ready for interoperable gameplay in the Metaverse.

Lego & Pokemon Are Making Their Way Into Blockchain & Digital Assets

Lego and Pokemon: Two iconic brands that have captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people worldwide. And now, they're both making their way into the world of blockchain and digital assets.

MVFW23: How 'Low Poly Models' Is Revolutionizing the Brand Experience in the Metaverse

Low Poly Models (LPM) is a leading provider of high-quality custom 3D assets, including wearables, NPCs & gamified scenes allowing brands to create unique & memorable experiences in the metaverse. Collaborations include Maserati, Playboy & Coca-Cola.

MVFW23: Behind Scenes with Creative Director of Virtewel

Virtewel, the virtual fine jewelry company, is changing the game with their latest release, the Diamond Strapped Metaverse Boots, designed using artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming Metaverse Fashion Week in Decentraland.

Best-Selling Author & Harvard Professor Steven Pinker Will Transform His Ideas into NFTs

On March 14th at 7pm ET, thought leader & Harvard professor Steven Pinker will release digital collectibles of his famous idea “Free speech is fundamental“. These collectibles will guarantee recurrent access to intimate group video calls with Pinker.

Aéropostale & MetaversePlus Unleash AeroPax NFTs with Epic Tesla Giveaway

AeroWorld will launch with the AeroPax NFT Drop on March 23 which will provides full access to AeroWorld and VIP Perks, including a chance to win one of ten Teslas.

Beauty & The Blockchain: 'Clarins Precious' NFT Collection Drops This Week & AR Filters Coming Soon

Clarins, the leading European prestige skincare brand, has collaborated with digital artists Ada Sokoł and Ines Alpha and the ALTAVA Group to create its first collection of 325 NFTs and augmented reality experiences.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Your NFTs with 'Phygify'

Are you an NFT owner looking to take your digital assets to the next level? Look no further than Phygify, the innovative platform bridging the gap between virtual and physical worlds.

Code Canvas Launches As First Long-Form Generative Art NFT Marketplace on Solana

Code Canvas today launches as Solana’s first long-form generative art platform. Founded by the team behind Exchange.Art, Code Canvas will work alongside generative art creators to launch exclusive, curated NFT drops, honoring creator royalties.

Amazon NFT Marketplace to Launch in April

Amazon, one of the largest online retail multinational companies, is set to launch its own NFT marketplace next month, according to reports. The marketplace will offer 15 NFT collections for US-based customers initially before expanding globally.

'Influential' Teams up with The Sandbox as its Metaverse Influencer Marketing Partner

The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, this week announced a strategic partnership with Influential to support pitches and activations for brands in the metaverse.

Artist Justin BUA Partners with Supermojo on NFT Collection Celebrating The Birth of Hip-Hop

As part of Ripple’s $250M Creator Fund, Justin Bua is first artist to launch his physical & digital collection on the XRP Ledger. Together, BUA & Supermojo are merging Web3 with digital art to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop on BUAverse.

Candy Digital & Getty Images Partner To Release Rare Archives of 1970s Music Legends

In celebration of the collaboration kickoff, Candy Digital will also offer photography and music fans the ability to mint an introductory image for free for a limited time.

Roobet Casino Announces Partnerhsip With Snoop Dogg, Reaches Over 300M Views on TikTok

What started as a niche casino for crypto enthusiasts has hit the mainstream, with over 3 billion wagers. With over 300M views on TikTok, Roobet is a casino "for the internet, by the internet." Together, Snoop and Roobet aim to revolutionize iGaming.

Neal Stephenson: 'A Stable Economy in the Metaverse Can Be Achieved'

Neal Stephenson, the author of Snow Crash, one of the most influential texts in the Web3 world, believes that there needs to be a shift away from the financialization of digital assets to create a stable economy in the metaverse.

MVFW23: Decentraland To Host Its Second Edition Metaverse Fashion Week

The Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) is set to return for its second edition from March 28-31, 2023, according to the announcement made by Decentraland, the world's largest user-owned and operated virtual social world.

Balmain's Extremely Limited Unicorn Sneaker x Space Runner NFTs Dropping This Month

The extremely limited-edition special design of the best-selling Unicorn Sneakers will soon be released by Balmain, with each of the 130 pairs linked to a unique Balmain x Space Runners Unicorn NFT.

Krapopolis: Fox Network NFT Series Is Renewing For a Third Season

Dan Harmon, the creator of hit shows such as Community and Rick and Morty, is returning to the small screen with a new animated NFT series called Krapopolis—which is also committed to creating an NFT marketplace alongside the show.

Adidas Is Making Its Mark in the World of Web3

Adidas is making its mark in Web3 with initiatives that include NFT drops, partnerships with crypto exchanges, and metaverse platforms. The company's goal is to build a strategy that goes beyond just accepting crypto payments.

The Web3.Conference Will Gather Web3 Builders & Creators this May in Amsterdam

The Web3.Conference is the premier event to guide you around the fascinating world of Web3. Explore, learn, network, and gain insights into the latest trends and use cases emerging within this new internet standard.

Magic Eden Announces ‘Mint Madness’, Over a Dozen Projects Partnering on Free Mints This Month

Leading cross-chain NFT platform, Magic Eden, will be launching free mints for over a dozen gaming projects across Polygon, Ethereum, and Solana, beginning March 3rd.

Kollectiff Collaborates with 'Crysis Crypto' to Debut an Endangered Species NFT Collection

Kollectiff Web3 studio based in Venice Beach is collaborating with Crysis Crypto to debut an endangered species NFT collection in partnership with Friends of Conservation and Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.

Introducing the xPortal Super App

MultiversX Labs has announced the launch of its revolutionary xPortal Super App. This app represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital finance and the Metaverse, offering a new perspective on the way we experience the digital world.

Masa to Launch Soulbound Token-Powered 'Prosperity Passports' on Celo

Prosperity Passport, from Masa and Celo Foundation, is the first Soulbound Token-powered Web3 identity solution for Celo blockchain users and developers.

MetaMansion: The Playboy Metaverse to Launch Later This Year

Playboy, the iconic media brand known for its sultry magazine covers, is entering the virtual world with the launch of MetaMansion. The highly anticipated virtual reality experience is expected to launch this year.

7 Ways to Buy Real Estate with Crypto

From tokenizing shares of existing properties to using alternative currencies such as Ethereum or Ripple, there are a variety of strategies and platforms available for those looking to invest in real estate using their digital currency holdings.

The Future of Crypto Sports Betting Sites With Bitcoin

Sports betting sites that use Bitcoin as a primary or secondary payment method for transactions is known as crypto sports betting sites.

Valentino Is Going Web3, Thanks to UNXD

UNXD, a Web3 luxury platform, has announced its partnership with Italian fashion institution Maison Valentino, to help introduce the brand into virtual fashion, physical craftsmanship, and curated community experiences in the metaverse.

You Can Now Easily Mint & Sell NFTs on Shopify via Venly App

Shopify’s latest addition is what is really exciting the industry: blockchain-enabled commerce, including the ability to mint and sell NFTs via integrating the Avalanche blockchain.

Ecosapiens' New NFT Collection Will Offset Up to 28 Tons of Carbon

Ecosapiens, a platform that offers tools for people to make a positive impact on the planet, has launched its first season of carbon offsetting digital collectibles, starting with its inaugural collectible, called a Chrysalis.

Magic Eden Ventures Invests in 11 Web3 Game Studios

The announcement highlights Magic Eden's continued commitment to pushing the Web3 gaming industry forward, having recently hired its Chief Gaming Officer, Chris Akhavan, and expanded onto the Polygon blockchain.

nChain & Transmira Announce Partnership to Develop World-Class Metaverse Solutions

nChain, a global tech company providing blockchain solutions, has partnered with Transmira to expand its platform into a global metaverse that connects real-world city objects with their digital twins to offer greater engagement in the metaverse.

Spotify To Launch 'Token-Enabled Playlists'

Music streaming giant Spotify is reportedly testing a new service called “token-enabled playlists,” which allows non-fungible token (NFT) holders to listen to curated music by connecting their wallets.

'Might Be the Coolest Place on the Planet' — Saxx Launches New DropTemp™ Virtual Store

Saxx, a premium men's apparel and underwear brand, is breaking new ground by opening an immersive virtual store that allows customers to browse 3D items in a 360-degree digital environment.

First Round of VeeCon 2023 Speakers & Headline Entertainer Are Announced By Gary Vaynerchuk

The three-day super conference will feature an opening-night performance by rap icon Busta Rhymes in addition to speeches, panels, and fireside chats with the biggest and brightest minds of tech, business, and popular culture.

Collab.Land Announces the Debut of a 7-Part Docuseries Spotlighting the Masterminds of Web3

Collab.Land announces the debut of a 7-part docuseries spotlighting the most important Web3 artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers—featuring Rug Radio, PizzaDAO, MNTGE, Spankchain, AOK1VERSE, Aslan Ruby and ThankYouX.

The Web3 Wallet for Everyone, Introducing the Bitski Wallet

Discover the latest upgrades on the new Bitski Mobile and Browser Extension Wallet, including easy wallet import, real-time transaction tracking and simulation, and dApp browser access.

Azra Games Will Incorporate NFTs Into Games — Raising a Total of $25 Million Seed Funding

Azra Games, which is developing a video game that incorporates non-fungible tokens, announced on Tuesday it has raised $10 million in additional seed funding from a16z, bringing the total amount it has netted to $25 million.

Vintage Beatles Photo NFTs Drop on OneOf

Never-before seen photos of vintage Beatles is dropping today on OneOf, which includes 1-of-1 physical ownership of rare photo slides from the famous RETNA archives with a digital certificate of authenticity.

What You Need to Know Before Selling USDT in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most popular places in the world to sell cryptocurrency. It's a great place to find investors who are interested in buying USDT. However, there are a few things you need to know before you sell Tether in Dubai.

'Hub71+ Digital Assets' Is Committing $2 Billion Capital To Advance Web3 Startups

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is making waves in the tech industry with its recent announcement of a new initiative to finance Web3 startups, blockchain technologies, and metaverse applications backed by $2 billion in capital.

'Thred' The New NFT Platform for Discovery

A new startup, Thred, has just launched to help users discover new NFT collections. Ben Straley, founder and CEO of Thred, said that the platform is designed to be the Yelp, Tripadvisor or Zillow of the NFT space.

Ripple's $250 Million Creator Fund Is Fostering Innovation

The year 2023 is expected to be the year of real-world utility, according to Ripple CTO David Schwartz. The bridging of physical products, services, and experiences with the digital world has emerged as one of the top trends in Web3.

Early Adopters Are Selling Starbucks Odyssey NFTs for Nearly $2,000 Each

Starbucks, the globally renowned coffee chain, has launched a new rewards program, Starbucks Odyssey, which is powered by NFTs on the Polygon blockchain. Early adopters started flipping the program's NFT stamps for nearly $2,000 each.

Renowned Fashion Photographer Michael Woolery Discusses His Latest NFT Series, ALTA

Michael Woolery, who has shot for Rihanna's Fenty Brand, Gucci, Moncler, Wrangler & much more, recently dropped his NFT series, ALTA, on Exchange.Art. His 1/1 collection launched on January 31 with a total of 12 NFTs - ten sold out within 48 hours.

Creating IRL Experiences with NFTs — Art Blocks & Bright Moments Announce Partnership

Art Blocks, a generative art NFT collective, and NFT gallery Bright Moments have partnered to create a unique project that ties NFTs to real-life, in-person experiences for collectors.

Web3 Brand 'Superplastic' Signs Film Deal with Amazon Studios

Amazon Studios has signed a first-look TV and film deal with Superplastic, a character-design studio that creates "synthetic celebrities." The deal was followed by a $20 million Series A extension investment round led by the Alexa Fund VC arm.

Character IP 'BT21' Leads the Global Metaverse Trend as Virtual Influencer

Discover the growing presence of the metaverse market, and how IPX’s globally recognized character IP 'BT21' has expanded its impact & fandom to 30 million Millennials & Gen Z's across global platforms.

VeeFriends & Gary Vaynerchuk Announce the Release of 'Burn Island'

Burn Island is a destination and platform that allows VeeFriends NFT holders to burn NFTs in exchange for other rare or valuable NFT collectibles, access to events, and physical or virtual rewards through deflationary technology.

Amazon Prime NFT Docuseries ‘NFTme’ Shakes Up Hollywood Streaming with MovieKey

Following the recent release of the NFT Series ‘NFTme’ on Amazon Prime US, the thought-provoking digital culture TVseries featuring famous musicians, artists & African Royalty expands broadcast to 195 countries in global streaming roll-out.

James Rhodes Is Releasing A Classical NFT Album Recognised by Official Charts

Pianist James Rhodes is set to release the first classical non fungible token (NFT) album to count towards the official charts.

Nitro Nation World Tour Announces Founders Edition Workshops

Nitro Nation World Tour, the Mythical Games Web3 AAA mobile racing game that immerses its players in drag racing, collecting, and customization experience, will be offering a presale of its Founders Edition Workshop NFTs on February 15th.

Monad Labs Closes $19M Seed Funding Round Led By Dragonfly Capital

Founded in 2022, Monad Labs is an early-stage, venture-backed tech startup, whose team brings with them over seven years of experience in building low-latency, high-frequency-trading systems at Jump Trading.

'Weaving Into The Metaverse' - Vivienne Tam Partners with Animoca Brands For NYFW

Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd has collaborated with world-renowned Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam and other Cyberport firms such as Hepha and EW Metaverse to bring the streets of Hong Kong to the New York Fashion Week.

Sony Wants To Rent NFTs & Stream Spectators To Players Through PlayStation 5

Sony wants to rent NFTs to players and stream spectators through PlayStation 5 according to the company's most recently published patent.

MoonPay To Integrate Payment System Into Magic Eden Marketplace & Launchpad

MoonPay, which has processed more than $3.5 billion in transactions in over 160 countries, will provide multichain on-boarding solutions to allow Magic Eden’s users to purchase NFTs directly with credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay & more.

WXw3 Paris Exhibition — Hosted by World of Women, The Fabricant, Eyes of Fashion & MakersPlace

The first women & non-binary NFT artist exhibition in Paris will be presented by leading women-led Web3 companies: World of Women, The Fabricant, Eyes of Fashion and MakersPlace digital art marketplace at the NFT Factory in Paris.

Amazon Set To Enter NFT Space This Spring With Focus In Gaming

Amazon is poised to join the ranks of Fortune 500 companies venturing into NFTs with its upcoming launch of a "digital assets enterprise". The e-commerce giant is planning to launch its NFT initiative this spring with a focus in gaming.

NFTs Are Making Their Way To Centre Pompidou, France's National Museum of Modern Art

Centre Pompidou, home to France’s National Museum of Modern Art and the largest modern art museum in Europe, announced its first exhibition focused on NFTs, which will showcase digital works, including CryptoPunks and Autoglyphs NFTs.

Blockchain-Based Carbon Credit Network, Carbonplace, Raises $45 Million Seed Round

Carbonplace, the blockchain-based carbon credit network, announced a new CEO Scott Eaton and a $45 million seed funding round — as global demand for voluntary carbon credits is set to increase by a factor of 15 in the next seven years.

OneOf is Making Your Love Non-Fungible for V-Day

OneOf, the mass-consumer Web3 company, is bringing a new touch to gift-giving with their Valentine’s Day-themed NFT collection, OneOf Valentine’s Day 2023. The collection features four heart-shaped candy-inspired NFTs.

PUMA’s Iconic ‘Super Puma’ Cartoon Enters The Virtual World WIth Debut PFP NFT Project

Sports company PUMA has given its iconic cartoon mascot “Super PUMA” a digital makeover as part of a new PFP NFT, which celebrates the company’s 75th anniversary in a fun and innovative way.

BetDEX Announces DisBet as Winner of Solana Hackathon 'Sports Betting UX' Track

DisBet is a Discord application that allows for users to place bets on the Monaco Protocol from Discord servers; Receives a $3,000 USDT investment.

Cryptex Finance Launches JPEGz on Arbitrum with Support from Chainlink

JPEGz, the NFT Market Cap Index Token, launches on Arbitrum One, integrating Chainlink's NFT floor price feeds.

Banxa And MetaMask Partner To Make It Easier To Access Web3

The partnership will simplify crypto purchasing for MetaMask users in Canada, Netherlands, Australia, South Africa, and Turkey and reduce fees globally.

Should You Invest in Metaverse Real Estate in 2023

The Metaverse is being seen as the future of the Internet and it's giving virtual real estate a whole new definition. Ever since making its rounds on the radar of stakeholders, it has been seeing steady growth.

Grizzlython: Solana Foundation Kicks Off Six-Week Hackathon Offering $5 Million In Prizes

Today, Solana Foundation kicked off a six-week hackathon, taking place online through March 14. Grizzlython provides a place for developers to connect while building the next big Web3 project on Solana offering $5 million in global prizes.

Founder Chris Bruce Secures Nearly $11 Million To Build The Web3 Version of AWS Infrastructure

BlockJoy is building the Web3 version of AWS on decentralized infrastructure providing a cloud-like experience. The whitelabel blockchain nodes-as-a-service startup, BlockJoy, is set to reduce operating costs by up to 80 percent for enterprises.

The Blockster (BXR) Whitepaper 2023

Blockster is a publishing platform powered by the BXR token. Our members are founders, creators, marketers, influencers, & communities in Web3. The BXR token’s primary utility is as a rewards mechanism for distributing ad revenues back to holders.

Intain Inc & Ava Labs Announce The Launch Of IntainMARKETS

Intain Inc., a leading structured finance platform, and Ava Labs have announced the launch of IntainMARKETS, a marketplace for tokenized asset-backed securities. Intain’s first platform now facilitates the administration of more than $5.5B in assets.

World of Women (WoW) Launches Artfest, A Unique 15-day Holders-Only Drop

In collaboration with Saatchi Art, this first season will celebrate art and creativity through an incredible curation of original artworks from 15 artists, inspired by the lore of the WoW Galaxy.

Hume Acquires Multi-Platinum Producer's NFT Project, Blocktones

Hume, a Web3 entertainment company pushing the boundaries of virtual artists and music, today announced that it has acquired Blocktones, a Web3 music startup founded by Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer Gino Borri, “Gino The Ghost.”

Sui Blockchain's Ethos Wallet Raises $4.2 In Seed Funding

Ethos Wallet, a product for users to access digital assets and decentralized applications, today announced a seed round of $4.2 million led Boldstart Ventures and gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC) with additional participation from Mysten Labs and more.

The Renowned 'Paris Blockchain Week' Will Host Its 4th Edition Live Conference Event This March

The renowned Paris Blockchain Week will host its 4th edition live event from March 20-24, 2023. Set to welcome 10,000+ attendees, 400+ speakers, 300+ sponsors, 60%+ executives, 400+ media. Early bird ticketing special is available now.

Just In Time For Super Bowl - NFL Digital Trading Cards

Ahead of the launch of NFL Rivals, the first NFL and NFLPA officially licensed blockchain-based video game, Mythical Games, in partnership with the NFL and NFLPA, will release Rivals’ Digital Player Cards through a series of drops.

QuickNode Raises $60M Series B Round To Further Fuel Blockchain Adoption

QuickNode, the leading end-to-end development platform for Web3 builders, today announced the closing of an $60M Series B funding round led by 10T Holdings among others, valuing QuickNode at $800M.

Web3 Fashion Platform, SYKY Closes $9.5 Million Series A Funding Round

Led by Alice Delahunt, the former Chief Digital & Content Officer at Ralph Lauren and Digital and Social Director at Burberry, SYKY aims to equalize creative opportunities in luxury fashion for designers and collectors.

Tonic.xyz Launches Web3 Curated Fine Art Gallery With Blue-Chip Artist Roster

Co-founder and CEO Susannah Maybank announces the launch of Tonic.xyz, a fine art gallery offering highly curated generative art on the blockchain for art and design enthusiasts—both crypto and non-crypto natives.

Electronic Music Festival Igloofest Montreal Launches An NFT Treasure Hunt Activation

The Montreal-based electronic music festival Igloofest is launching a unique NFT-based treasure hunt contest to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

Ava Labs & AWS Announce Partnership To Bring Scalable Blockchain Solutions to Enterprises

Avalanche launches new infrastructure features on AWS, including validator tools for compliance use cases.

Vinnie Hager Collaborates With Solana NFT Project To Launch New Social Game Experiment

Starting on January 11th, individuals can sign up to take part in Letter Royale, a new socially-powered NFT game where users compete for an art piece from renowned artist, Vinnie Hager, and win a cash prize of USDC $10,000.

Diesel Partners With Hape To Drop Unique NFT Collection

Diesel announced a partnership this week with Hape, the leading Web3 luxury fashion marketplace, to drop a unique NFT collection co-created by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens and Hape founder and creator, Digimental.

Bullish & Volatile: Chief Economist, Youwei Yang Ph.D., Gives 10 Crypto Predictions for 2023

As the year comes to a close, Youwei Yang, Chief Economist at Bit Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM), offers his mostly volatile but bullish outlook on the crypto market. See what his 10 crypto predictions for 2023 include.

Boy Meets Girl x House Of Blueberry Digital Wearable Collection Coming To Roblox

Available to Roblox users starting January 10th, BOY MEETS GIRL® and House of Blueberry will release a four-piece digital fashion collection to be sold exclusively in Blueberry’s metaverse fashion boutique and catalog.

HypeSaints Receives Winning Bid For Exclusive Launch On MOOAR

Out of 13 creators who submitted their projects for consideration, HypeSaints received the winning bid for an exclusive launch on MOOAR, gaining access to Find Satoshi Lab's distribution channels and vast industry experience.

Magic Eden Kicks Off Its Polygon Launchpad With Blockchain Gaming Project 'Shatterpoint'

Magic Eden kicks off its Polygon Launchpad roll-out with blockchain gaming project, Shatterpoint. A leading European game studio with over 50 mn active monthly players and over 1.5 bn cumulative downloads.

The Graph Network to Celebrate Second Anniversary

Decentralized indexing and query network to celebrate with Graph Network birthday celebrations in six cities across the world.

Tribute Brand Enables Cross-Universe Self-Expression with New Platform & PUNK NFT Drop

Tribute Brand, best known for its bespoke digital fashion looks that have paved the way for the global digital fashion market, announces the debut of its next-gen platform and first fashion drop, PUNK.

Hume x Blocktones Songwriting Camp Brings Together Leading Web3 Artists With OP3N IP

Hume, a Web3 entertainment company creating virtual artists, hosted a songwriting camp in partnership with Grammy award-winning Blocktones co-founder, who brought together leading Web3 artists Reo Cragun & world’s first metastar, Angelbaby.

Coinbase Users Now Have The Fastest Path From Cash To DeFi With Native USDC On Avalanche

With more than $850 million in circulating supply, Avalanche’s native USDC on Coinbase gives crypto traders and major institutions the best fiat-to-crypto experience in Web3.

Music Megastar Armin van Buuren Launches Exclusive Web3-Based Community for Fans

Electronic dance music icon Armin van Buuren is opening the door for even more fan engagement as he launches Armin’s All Access (AAA), a Web3-based community that delivers exclusive features to fans and music lovers everywhere.

Hape Launches Official Marketplace Powered By Caduceus

Hape and Caduceus have joined forces to launch a new and exclusive marketplace. Hape are metaverse fashion models and now for the first time, owners have full control over how they’re styled as they enter an exciting new fashionverse.

V SCOPE During Miami Art Week 2022 - Hosted By Vayner3 - Was A Web3 Event To Remember

At the start of December, Vayner3 and VaynerX hosted an immersive token-gated Web3 experience at V SCOPE Beach, celebrating art, culture, and Web3 in the heart of Miami Art Week in partnership with tokenproof.

Performance Artists OONA & Lori Baldwin Sell Breast Milk For 50ETH At Art Basel Miami

Milking the Artist, 2022 was a thought-provoking and wildly controversial performance art piece made by OONA x Lori Baldwin involving Ethereum transactions and the milking of a breast. Yes…you read that right.

Magic Eden Announces New Chief Gaming Officer, Chris Akhavan

Today, Magic Eden announced the hiring of Chris Akhavan as its first Chief Gaming Officer. Chris will be responsible for driving the growth of gaming partnerships and supporting the development of enhanced creator and collector experiences.

'Everything In Sport' To Host One Of World's First NFT-Ticketed Conferences In London

SeatlabNFT has partnered with the international sports organisation Everything in Sport (EIS) to provide NFT ticketing and airdrop functionality for the Women's Edition of their renowned conference in March 2023.

SAINt JHN & John Geiger Celebrated Art Basel At The AXE Lounge

This past week, special guests SAINt JHN and John Geiger celebrated Art Basel at the AXE x ONE37pm Lounge within “V: The Experience” - the epicenter of all Web3 festivities at Art Basel.

Magic Eden Launches 'Open Creator Protocol' to Enforce Royalties for Solana NFT Collections

Open Creator Protocol is an open source tool built on Solana giving creators control to enforce royalties on new collections and enjoy additional creator-centric features.

Porsche Accelerates Into NFTs With Owner-Driven 911 Collection

Luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche has entered the world of Web3 by way of its inaugural NFT project. The 7500 piece collection, which is set for launch in January 2023, will be based on one of its most iconic models, the Porsche 911.