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Sotheby’s Revives Digital Art Sale After Facing Criticism Over Representation

April 15, 2023 1 min read

Sotheby’s has announced the relaunch of its “Glitch: Beyond Binary” art sale, featuring 34 lots of non-fungible tokens (NFT) from artists in the “glitch art” movement. The sale comes as a reboot of last month’s “Glitch-ism” auction, which faced criticism for its lack of female artist representation. Bidding for “Glitch: Beyond Binary” will open on April 19 and will feature artists from diverse backgrounds and identities, including those of different

Mastercard releases free music pass NFTs with exclusive benefits for holders

April 14, 2023 1 min read

Mastercard, a payments processing firm, has introduced a Music Pass NFT drop, which is available for free until the end of April. The digital collectible is part of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, which was launched in January. The Music Pass NFT provides collectors with numerous benefits, such as an AI-powered music generator app, educational resources, and access to a live concert in June featuring artists in the company’s accelerator

The Future of Gaming: $MBLK IDO Launches This Week

April 13, 2023 2 mins read

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12th, 2023 ZOGI Labs, the innovative blockchain company and gaming studio behind the phenomenal MMORPG Legends of Bezogia, is excited to announce that the Magical Blocks ($MBLK) Initial DEX Offering (IDO) is only 2 days away, starting at 5pm UTC on April 14th. With the highly demanded whitelisting phase now closed, it’s time to prepare for the main event – the public sale that will allow investors to

Lost Worlds to Host Immersive NFT Experience for NFT.NYC Event

April 12, 2023 3 mins read

New York, United States, April 11th, 2023 Location-based NFT platform, Lost Worlds, has announced LOST.NYC, an immersive experience taking place in New York from April 11-14. The unique event will be held during NFT.NYC, is the preeminent conference for the NFT community. LOST.NYC has been conceived as an experience that allows NFTs to transcend their digital boundaries and take root within the city that never sleeps. NFTs have traditionally been constrained

NFT and Traditional Artists Descend on New York for Babylon Art Exhibition

April 11, 2023 3 mins read

New York, US, April 10th, 2023 Babylon x NYC, an exhibition of more than 100 physical and digital artworks, will take place in New York City on April 12-13, 2023. The exhibition, set up by Babylon — a Web3 gallery specializing in primary sales of NFT editions — will showcase works by the project’s 30 Founding Artists, well-known for their impact on the NFT art space. Also featuring, as highlights exclusive to the

Adidas doubles down on NFTs despite the market downturn

April 10, 2023 1 min read

Adidas has introduced the last stage of its “Into The Metaverse” project, which brings forth its “ALTS” NFTs. While some companies have distanced themselves from NFTs since the peak of the crypto market in 2021, Adidas continues to delve into this trend. Chapter 1 of this launch was released in April 2023, and the following months will bring more functionality and enhanced holder benefits. With the ALTS NFT, users can

Polygon’s MATIC Rides High with Increased Activity, Becomes Second-Biggest Gaming Blockchain

April 8, 2023 1 min read

Polygon (MATIC) is gaining traction in the gaming industry with a surge in daily unique active wallets (dUAW) last month. According to DappRadar, the layer-2 scaling solution recorded 138,081 dUAWs in March, a 53% increase from the previous month. This growth has pushed Polygon to become the second-largest gaming blockchain, trailing only Wax Blockchain (WAXP), which has over 314,976 daily unique active wallets. Despite the decrease in on-chain gaming activity

BendDAO Empowers NFT Investors with Web3 Financial Reporting

April 8, 2023 2 mins read

Seoul, Korea, April 7th, 2023 One of the top NFT-backed lending liquidity protocols, BendDAO, has celebrated its one-year anniversary by publishing a detailed financial statement. It parallels the level of those found in traditional finance. Produced by Unboxing Lab, it reveals the progress BendDAO has made over the past 12 months. EDGAR-style reports bring an unprecedented level of transparency to web3 projects, giving community members an insight into the financial health

Donald Trump NFTs See Surge in Sales After Arrest

April 5, 2023 1 min read

The arrest of former US President Donald Trump has had an unexpected impact on the world of digital art, with his NFT collection seeing a surge in interest. In the 12 hours following his appearance in court, over 60 digital trading cards featuring the controversial billionaire were sold on the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea. According to reports, the most expensive purchase was a card featuring Trump holding a rifle and

Sony Explores Cross-Platform NFT Transfers with New Patent

March 25, 2023 1 min read

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the PlayStation brand, has filed a patent for a new framework that could revolutionize the way nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are used in gaming. With a history of interest in the crypto industry, the company’s latest move highlights the potential for integrating NFTs into gameplay across multiple platforms. The patent, titled “NFT framework for transferring and using digital assets between game platforms,” outlines Sony’s plan

Upland’s 2023 Hackathon To Showcase The Future Of Web3 Metaverse Super Apps

March 23, 2023 6 mins read

PALO ALTO, California, 23rd March, 2023, Chainwire Upland, the metaverse super app mapped to the real world, is partnering with the EOS Network Foundation, a community-led, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public-goods funding and support to encourage the growth of the EOS Network, to launch Upland’s second hackathon where web2 and web3 developers are invited to bring new games and experiences leveraging Upland assets.  As the only metaverse mapped to the real

SEC Brings Charges Against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy, and Akon in Crypto Scam

March 23, 2023 1 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against a group of celebrities, including actor Lindsay Lohan and boxer Jake Paul, in connection with a cryptocurrency promotion scheme. Also included in the charges are a group of rappers and R&B stars, including Soulja Boy, Akon, and Lil Yachty. The SEC alleges that the celebrities promoted the cryptocurrency offering without disclosing that they were paid to do so. The SEC