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Italy is projected to have a 47.6% growth in its NFT market
1 year ago 1 min read

Italy Reportedly Leading the Way in the Crypto Art Renaissance

Italy is projected to have a 47.6% growth in its non-fungible token (NFT) market by the end of 2022, according to a report by Research and Markets. This would give the Italian NFT market a valuation of around $671 million and a compound annual growth rate of 34.6% over the next five years, with a spending value of $3.6 billion by 2028. The report attributes Italy’s success in the NFT market to its vibrant art and culture scene, with major luxury fashion brands such as Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana leading the adoption of Web3 technologies and generating significant revenue

North Korean Hackers Target NFT Investors with Massive Phishing Campaign
1 year ago 1 min read

North Korean Hackers Target NFT Investors with Massive Phishing Campaign

Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group have reportedly been running a large-scale phishing campaign targeting non-fungible token (NFT) investors, using almost 500 phishing domains. Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a report revealing that the group, known as an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), has been using decoy websites disguised as various NFT-related platforms and projects to dupe victims into thinking they are minting a legitimate NFT by connecting their wallet to the site, when in fact the NFT is fraudulent and the victim’s wallet is left vulnerable to the hacker. SlowMist said the campaign has been ongoing for several months

Warner Bros. and Nifty’s Partner to Launch Game of Thrones: Build Your Realm Digital Collectible Experience
1 year ago 1 min read

Warner Bros. and Nifty partners to launch NFT called Game of Thrones

Warner Bros. and Nifty have partnered to launch a digital collectible or NFT experience called Game of Thrones: Build Your Realm. The first release, called the Hero Box, will be available on January 10, 2023 and will feature avatars and digital collectibles from the Northern regions of Westeros. Fans will have the option to open, keep sealed, or trade the Hero Box with other collectors. The Game of Thrones: Build Your Realm experience will be multi-chapter and will include thematic activities, on-site engagement, and additional digital collectibles featuring iconic moments, locations, characters, and more from the Game of Thrones series.

NFTBank Powers NFT Pricing for X2Y2 Loans
1 year ago 3 mins read

NFTBank Powers NFT Pricing for X2Y2 Loans

Seoul, Korea, 19th December, 2022 NFTBank joins forces with X2Y2, the third biggest NFT marketplace on Ethereum and an emerging NFT loans platform. Over the past two years, NFT financialization infrastructure has emerged along with the rise in popularity of NFTs. Branching out further from NFT marketplaces and aggregators, recent trends show NFT-backed loans, NFT rentals, and NFT derivatives – platforms serving trading activity for NFTs as collectibles. Following this trend, X2Y2, the third biggest NFT marketplace in the world with a total trading volume of $950+ million, launched its own NFT loans platform this September. X2Y2 Loans is a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform,

NFT Debit Mastercard
1 year ago 1 min read

Polygon joins forces with the Neo Banking app hi and Mastercard to launch NFT platform

Polygon, a blockchain company, has teamed up with the Neo Banking app hi and Mastercard to launch a platform that enables users to create personalized NFT debit cards through the hi app. The NFT Debit Mastercard allows users to spend either crypto or fiat currencies at 90 million global merchants and lets them mint personal NFTs for the cover of their debit card with no gas fees. To qualify for the service, users must download the hi app, open an account, and choose a Silver card level or higher. After this, they can create custom cards using Polygon-based NFTs and

eBay NFT collection
1 year ago 0 mins read

OneOf, eBay, and Globe Entertainment launch a new collection of NFTs celebrating the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin

OneOf, eBay, and Globe Entertainment have launched a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) celebrating the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. This collaboration is the latest in a series of artist partnerships for OneOf, which has focused on the music industry and has previously worked with Ziggy Marley. eBay, a digital-first company with a history of investing in NFTs, has also previously partnered with OneOf on NFT projects. Globe Entertainment will provide photographic archives for the creative direction of the collection. It is not yet clear how these platforms will influence the larger NFT market.

Forbes x The Sandbox
1 year ago 1 min read

Forbes to launch its metaverse hub through The Sandbox

The Sandbox recently announced a partnership with Forbes, which will use The Sandbox to launch its metaverse hub, including holiday-themed offerings. This partnership is significant because it could help to revitalize the metaverse, which has been losing popularity, and it also opens up the possibility of collaborations with WEB2 companies seeking new opportunities for growth. Additionally, the Sandbox has struggled in the recent bear market, but this partnership with Forbes may serve as a reminder that the network is still active and focused on expansion. The partnership may also lead to increased demand for The Sandbox’s NFTs. In the second

Former President Donald Trump NFTs
1 year ago 1 min read

Former President Donald Trump now sells NFTs as side hustle

Former President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his own NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which he calls “digital trading cards,” on a website called CollectTrumpCards.com. The cards, which cost $99 each, feature Trump depicted as a superhero with laser eyes, an astronaut, a cowboy, a golfer, and a businessman surrounded by gold bars. Trump has promised that buyers will join a “very exclusive community” and be eligible to win prizes, including a gala dinner with him in South Florida, a cocktail hour at his Mar-a-Lago resort, a one-on-one meeting, a round of golf, Zoom sessions, signed memorabilia, and “Golden Edition

Valhalla and Cockpunch NFT
1 year ago 0 mins read

Valhalla and Cockpunch NFT projects have generated over $18 million in transaction volume in the past 7 days

Two new non-fungible token (NFT) projects, Valhalla and Cockpunch, have generated more than $18 million in transaction volume in the past seven days. Valhalla, a tactical strategy game created by Stacked, had $9.4 million in transaction volume from 6,774 sales, while Cockpunch, founded by author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss, recorded $9.2 million in transaction volume from 9,554 sales. Overall NFT sales remain lower than their 2022 levels, with $63 million in weekly sales in the first week of December compared to $230 million at the same time in 2022.

Apple NFT related apps
1 year ago 1 min read

Apple allowing third-party iOS apps could open up possibilities for NFTs and crypto To expand their reach

Apple is set to allow users of its iPhone and iPad devices to download non-App Store apps next year, in a bid to comply with incoming European Union regulations. The move, which is a significant departure from Apple’s current policies, will enable users to download third-party software without using the App Store, avoiding the company’s restrictions and its 30% commission on payments. Furthermore, the change could also potentially lead to an increase in non-fungible-token (NFT) related apps. The company’s goal is to have the planned changes ready as part of an update to next year’s iOS 17. If similar laws

Morningstar Ventures to Open a Novel NFT Art Gallery in Central Dubai
1 year ago 2 mins read

Morningstar Ventures Invests $5M to Open 37xDubai, a Novel NFT Art Gallery in Central Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 13th December, 2022 Morningstar Ventures, an investment firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology, is opening its first interactive digital art gallery in the heart of Dubai. Located in the Burj Daman Tower (DIFC area), ‘37xDubai’ is positioned amidst Dubai’s business and lifestyle center.  37xDubai aims to bridge art and technology through focusing on web3 education, traditional art, digital art, entertainment, and community. A carefully curated collection of art mixed with digital experiences will make 37xDubai much more than just a gallery. Via educational programs, private events, and monthly gatherings, 37xDubai will cultivate a global community of

BinaryX Introduces Cyber Incubation Fund to Support Blockchain Games
1 year ago 3 mins read

BinaryX Introduces Cyber Incubation Fund to Support Blockchain Games

Singapore, Singapore, 12th December, 2022 BinaryX launches a new 220,000 BNX Cyber Incubation Fund, aimed at driving the growth and adoption of Web3 games.  The fund, supported by the project team, seed investors and members of the BNX community, will be used to invest in on-chain gaming projects that utilize or are experimenting with blockchain technology. BinaryX is also offering advisory services alongside the fund to bolster support for projects under the fund.  The fund will be used to provide resources and all forms of support for games at any stage, including early-stage, and late-stage development.  BinaryX Incubation Fund Distribution Breakdown

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