Author: Jeremy Ryan

In a recent development, Courtyard initiated the sale of Pokémon-themed NFT cards on the Polygon blockchain. These digital collectibles were purchased almost instantly, causing the floor price to skyrocket in the first few hours after the sale commenced. According to digital asset analyst S4mmy.eth, the organizers accepted payments in USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin and fiat money from credit cards.Polygon Continues to Surge Ahead in NFT EcosystemSandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon, expressed enthusiasm over the success of the Pokémon NFT cards, stating that “the NFT ecosystem on Polygon continues to surge ahead!” In recent weeks, Polygon has made big strides…

Quirky Soul College is set to add a new element to its NFT universe, launching the Hollow World Story, an interactive storytelling experience that lets NFT holders co-author the narrative’s path. The new feature will be available to users on Sep. 25. The Hollow World Story The Hollow World Story introduces the concept of storytelling NFTs, which combine narrative creation and decentralized decision-making. Much like gamebooks, where readers navigate the story through pivotal choices, or akin to Netflix’s “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” where viewers mold the plot’s journey, Quirky Soul College aims to immerse its community into the heart of the…

Web3 gaming company, Proof of Play recently announced a significant funding round, underscoring the growing interest and investment in decentralized gaming platforms.Strong Backing for Proof of PlayProof of Play, under the leadership of its CEO Amitt Mahajan, co-creator of the popular game Farmville, has successfully raised $33 million to further its endeavors in the Web3 gaming space. The announcement, made on September 21, has garnered attention from industry insiders and enthusiasts alike. Notably, Emmett Shear, co-founder of Twitch, serves on the board of Proof of Play, adding to the company’s credibility and influence in the gaming community.The funding round witnessed…

Fresh data indicates a continuing decline in non-fungible token sales, dipping 3.2% in the last week and plummeting 34% over the past month. As September nears its end with six days remaining, NFT sales have tallied up to $341.37 million since August 24. NFT Sales Still Can’t Escape Crypto Winter’s Wrath This September, over the last seven days, NFT sales touched $78.88 million, marking a 3.2% dip from the preceding week, according to cryptoslam.io stats. 2023 has seen a consistent slump in digital collectible sales, and September is no exception. The monthly tally stands at $341.37 million, a sharp 34.08%…

Proof of Play — the developers behind the blockchain-driven Pirate Nation game racked in a whopping $33 million from a seed funding round led by tech investment giants a16z and Greenoaks Capital.With notable names like the former CEO of AngelList, Naval Ravikant; ex-Coinbase CTO, Balaji Srinivasan; Twist Founder, Justin Kan; CEO of Alchemy, Nikil Viswanathan; and more also chipping into the financial pot, Proof of Play now has the capital to grow and enhance its games fully on-chain.Introducing Proof of Play, an onchain game studio & technology company.We are delighted to announce our $33m seed round led by @a16z and…

French footballing giant, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), has unveiled a stunning new collaboration with club sponsor, Crypto.com. Together, this incredible duo will launch a series of free NFT posters molded out of sheer artistic talent, coupled with state-of-the-art AI technology.All-in-all, Paris Saint Germain and Crypto.com will release 7 NFT posters that will correspond to 7 matches in the current season. The next will kick off on September 24 when France’s biggest football club faces off against fellow orb-enthusiasts, Olympique de Marseille. Then, later in the season, fans can pick up the remaining NFTs during games throughout the year.Each NFT in…

In an interesting meeting of the digital world and real life, Upland will be launching a special NFT collection to fundraise for KABOOM, a non-profit that builds playgrounds in underserved neighborhoods across the United States! Upland continues to expand their presence. This time they bringin a real life non-profit, KABOOM, with an announcement about an upcoming sale for Playground NFTs. This NFT collection will consist of 1,800 Playgrounds that owners can use to decorate their properties. Income from this NFT sale will go directly to KABOOM, with 10% taken by Upland as a transactional fee. KABOOM has been around for…

Esteemed art platform Avant Arte, cherished for democratizing art access, is commencing a new project in collaboration with the reputable Canadian digital artist Dmitri Cherniak and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on September 28.With a fleeting 24-hour open window, art enthusiasts ought to secure the Dmitri Cherniak x LACMA masterpieces on Avant Arte quickly. Soon to become a treasured LACMA asset, the artwork takes inspiration from Cherniak’s original ‘Ringers #962’ creation, with 50% of the proceeds exemplifying the renowned art museum to aid future collaborations.1/5 Ringers #962: The LACMA Iterations by @dmitricherniak – available for 24 hours…

High flying Web3 developer, Mythical Games, has announced it will move operations for its flagship title, Blankos Block Party, to the mobile market. As a result, it will divert all of its development resources to re-purposing its game for the small screen, and move its PC version into an ongoing live event.This latest move, understood to go by the pared down ‘Blankos’ moniker will bring a fresh new dynamic to the franchise. Essentially, looking to appeal to the mass-market, play-anywhere generation that is always on the go.As a result of its new plans, Mythical Games will completely rebuild Blankos from…

Following a three-day event highlighting its transition from the virtual realm to tangible toys in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, Pudgy Penguins has solidified its place in Malaysia!Pudgy Penguins’ Malaysia mission highlighted how the NFT-born brand redefines how blockchain innovation can benefit business landscapes. The event highlighted how Pudgy’s novel avenues, like enhancing IP applications and boosting consumer engagement, can benefit Malaysian businesses in the retail sector. Surpassingly, the Malaysian government and the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) back such innovative endeavors.I believe in accessibility and digital ownership and that’s why I’m so passionate about what I do.I will play…