Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of China, the country’s leading legal agency, issued a series of warnings and opinions on Monday about non-fungible tokens (NFTs), highlighting the risks posed by the country’s NFT markets, noting new legislation is needed for the emerging asset class, and stating NFTs share some attributes of virtual properties. See related article: China NFT platforms expand into Hong Kong in face of compliance risks on mainland Fast facts The current NFT market in China is in its early stages and lacks industry standards and government regulation, according to the commentary published in the Procuratorate Daily, the…

Iconic artist Kenny Schachter strikes again, pushing the boundaries of the creative space by launching a forthcoming NFT art game, Pop Principle. Joining forces with digital art hub Daata, Schachter has shaped this gamified project on-chain, merging traditional and digital artists in a playful battle of dominance starting on May 18. Bought to life as a response to resistance, conservatism, and a lack of acceptance in the traditional art world, Pop Principle is a unique competition that conflicts the existence between conventional art and artistic creations created on the blockchain. Marking the release of eight limited-edition digital assets, notable figures from the classic art milieu, Jerry…

The Fast & Furious franchise has been thrilling audiences with high-speed chases, epic heists, and a family-like bond between characters for over two decades. Now, this adrenaline-packed series is venturing into the world of NFTs in collaboration with Mattel. The renowned toymaker is launching a new digital collection that brings the franchise’s iconic vehicles into the blockchain era.The Collection DetailsMattel’s Fast & Furious collection provides fans with a new way to engage with their favorite cinematic cars. Each NFT in the collection represents a meticulously crafted digital model of a famous car from the franchise. From Dominic Toretto’s black Dodge Charger to Brian…

NFT Matt Sanders (a.k.a. M. Shadows) is the lead vocalist for heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. But he’s a lot more than just a famous metalhead: he’s also a gamer, a CryptoPunk, and one of the minds behind the band’s 2014 dungeon crawler PC role-playing game called Hail to the King: Deathbat. On the latest episode of Decrypt’s gm podcast, Sanders shared his perspective on video games that leverage crypto and NFTs—and took a strong stance against so-called “experts” rallying against Web3 technology. “I’m a gamer, so I understand digital goods,” he said of his early affinity for purely virtual…

Blockchain OpenAI recently leveled the playing field in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots with a notable update to its ChatGPT model. What’s new? Internet connectivity. Previously, this was a distinct advantage held by Google’s Bard, but no longer. Last March, OpenAI unveiled the concept of ChatGPT plugins and said ChatGPT would be able to search the web. It set up a waitlist for users and developers interested in testing the feature. These features have now transitioned into beta for the GPT-4 model of ChatGPT, making them more widely available. The move appears to have been fast-tracked, likely in…

NFT Now you can enter the world of the Fast and Furious—and it won’t cost you the pink slip to your car. Timed alongside the release of the latest installment of the Fast & Furious film franchise, iconic toy maker Mattel is set to launch the newest edition of its Hot Wheels NFT Garage Series based on the global blockbuster series on May 22. The Hot Wheels NFT Garage x Fast & Furious collection will reside on the Flow Blockchain and feature cars from the movies, including Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger, Brian O’Conner’s 1969 Camero, and Suki’s (played by…

Superior opens up a two week playtest on Gala Games, bringing players the first opportunity to play and earn, as well as utilize their NFTs! Superior actually launched an early access version on Steam back in November of 2022. And while they have expanded, updated, and bugfixed their game quite a bit since then, the Steam version was still a basic web2 style game. It didn’t include NFTs or the type of rewards system that we expect with web3 gaming. That all changes with a two week playtest that started on May 15th and runs through May 30th! This playtest…

NFT On May 15, 2023, the number of Ordinal inscriptions surpassed the 7 million mark and as of 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday morning, 7,204,882 Ordinal inscriptions have been added to the Bitcoin blockchain. Miners have collected 1,324 bitcoin in fees by confirming inscription transactions which equate to roughly $35.86 million in added onchain fees. Bitcoin’s Inscription Frenzy: Over 7 Million Ordinal Inscriptions and Counting The unstoppable momentum of Bitcoin’s Ordinal inscriptions continues to defy detractors, surging past several milestones. With over 7 million inscriptions now firmly embedded in the blockchain, any skepticism toward demand surrounding this trend is…

5. What does the future hold for blockchain gaming? As blockchain gaming continues to evolve and become more adopted in entertainment, it’s natural to contemplate the future of the industry.  The future of blockchain gaming is promising and will likely see significant growth in the coming years, including mainstream adoption as more businesses endorse blockchain technology. More traditional game developers may incorporate blockchain technology into their games, leading to increased mainstream adoption. One primary challenge for blockchain gaming will be overcoming entry barriers for players and organizations. Emerging market players like DeFi Kingdoms, 0xBattleGround and CryptoBeasts are built around DeFi…

NFT In the latest collaboration, OneOf, a leading NFT platform, in partnership with Globe Entertainment has released a collection of 40 vintage Marilyn Monroe prints. These prints, which capture the essence of one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, not only offer a glimpse into the past but also leverage cutting-edge blockchain technology to provide a unique and immersive experience for art enthusiasts and collectors. With each print accompanied by a digital certificate of authenticity, this collection represents a significant step in bridging the gap between timeless pop-culture touch-points and the digital age.—Joshua James, COO & Co-Founder of OneOf, expressed his…