Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT As the NFT market moves beyond profile pictures without utility, could good causes fill the gap? The public perception of NFTs plummeted over the course of 2022. Not only did consumers’ opinion’s of them as investments drop, but they also thought less of companies who decided to launch them. As the bubble and subsequent crash fade into memory and the mist dissipates, much of the industry is asking what they are for. One answer is a good cause. There is something profoundly human in wanting to collect something unique and tradable, and the 2020s NFT boom has seen a…

NFT Interactive, virtual, events platform Notable Live has partnered with e-commerce giant eBay to leverage NFTs for fan experiences with their favorite sports players, leagues and teams, among other initiatives. The partnership will combine eBay’s collectible marketplace with an immersive experience facilitated by Notable Live, and provide sports fans with a platform to connect with players. EBay’s venture capital arm, eBay Ventures, previously led Notable Live’s Series A round, the company said in a statement. The two businesses are currently executing a multi-year contract where Notable Live will be bringing limited edition NFT and player merchandise to eBay. The online…

Look out, London! England’s capital city is about to get a taste of NFT art thanks to legendary Scottish artist, Trevor Jones, who is bringing his programable NFT piece to the iconic Oxford Street. Dubbed EthBoy, the incredible artwork was created in collaboration with artists Alotta Money and DJ Don Diablo. Very excited to have collaborated with @trevorjonesart on his latest NFT – EthBoy Chapter 4: TRANSCEND.The piece will be going live tomorrow and for all those based in London, you can see it exhibited on Oxford Street outside @flannelsfashion. Come drop by!#DJSasha pic.twitter.com/feWlRZxU1l— sashaofficial (@sashaofficial) January 30, 2023Details About the…

Troubled cryptocurrency fintech Yuga Labs is about to face more lawsuits in relation to its nonfungible tokens (NFT) collection, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), and other projects.Rosen Law Firm, a global law firm focused on investor rights’ protection, announced on Jan. 30 that it’s planning to file a class action lawsuit against Yuga Labs. Rosen invited purchasers of Yuga securities — including BAYC NFTs and the native token ApeCoin (APE) — to join the class action against Yuga by the lead plaintiff deadline set for Feb. 7.The law firm emphasized that Yuga securities’ investors who bought BAYC and APE between April…

NFT The Defiance Digital Revolution ETF, a trailblazing exchange-traded fund focused on non-fungible tokens is shutting down, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. Its portfolio will be liquidated in mid-November after the hype around the nascent technology fizzled away. Defiance’s Sylvia Jablonski has acknowledged that the fund wasn’t attractive enough for investors. The company launched the first ETF focused on NFTs in December 2021. Back then, Jablonski predicted that NFTs could end up being bigger than the internet. The failed product offered investors exposure to various NFT marketplaces after they seemingly became the next big thing in 2021. Just…

Steve Aoki returns to the NFT scene with a brand new collaboration, this time with Deadfellaz. The fashion-themed drop is in fact a capsule collection involving Aoki’s apparel brand, Dim Mak. Accordingly, there will be T-shirts to hoodies, skate decks, and even an ultra-rare jacket! The physical items will become available at DEADZONE LA – Deadfellaz‘s long-awaited Halloween event in Los Angeles on October 39th. This month, Steve Aoki partnered with Deadfellaz for a Halloween-themed custom collection via his label Dim Mak. Credit: Deadfellaz Steve Aoki x Deadfellaz: What is the Dim Mak NFT drop about? On October 29th, Deadfellaz…

That’s a wrap, folks! The first season (Season 0 officially), for Homeland, the land gameplay feature of Axie Infinity, ended today, and the team shuts things down to prepare for Season 1. We should see more from this much anticipated alpha in a few weeks. Season 0 of Axie Homeland ended today (January 31, 2023). And according to the Axie team’s metrics, things looked pretty good. Player retention rate was high, players tended to play long gaming sessions (though I saw some players complaining about that), and overall, players showed significant progress in leveling up their land plots. And though…

Kazakhstan, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin (BTC) mining destinations, issued a consultation paper to gauge public interest in proposed amendments to improve the cryptocurrency trading framework.The policy paper, released on Jan. 27, was laid down by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), a Kazakh regulator. The AFSA pointed out that the Astana International Financial Centre’s Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) regulatory framework dates back to 2018 and that the amendments seek to introduce certain enhancements. AFSA’s analysis highlighted problems related to the ongoing supervision of crypto exchanges, revealing “contradictions, inefficient provisions and uncertain definitions within the regime.” It recommended introducing risk mitigation measures around…

As nonfungible tokens (NFTs) attract more users, they also capture the eyes of scammers. Bad actors in Web3 have set their sights on digital collectibles, with millions being lost through scams and various attacks. However, according to professionals working in the Web3 space, there are multiple ways and tools to prevent being a victim of NFT theft. In addition, users can also take various actions after losing their digital collectibles to hacks. Ronghui Gu, the co-founder and CEO of blockchain security firm CertiK, told Cointelegraph that the first and most important step is always due diligence. “Avoid clicking on suspicious links…

Women-focused, blue-chip NFT collection, World of Women has announced the launch of the WoW Awards. The latest update comes on the heels of its announcement of the “WoW Gala” earlier this month. As WoW’s biggest event of the year, the Gala aims to celebrate its members. The upcoming WoW Awards is one of the primary aspects of the Gala.  Let’s take a closer look at what the WoW Awards are all about: The WoW Awards will honor members across 8 categories. What are the WoW Awards? World of Women will host its first WoW Awards during the WoW Gala. The…