Archie Comics is one of the first major comic book companies to launch its characters into Web3, and its inaugural NFT collection is inspired by The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Bitcoin 2022 Miami: Conference recap and major themes
The four-day event brought together developers, business leaders, policymakers and builders of the Bitcoin economy.
Dozens of VIP backers invest $87M into crypto payment startup MoonPay
Ashton Kutcher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Bieber and Snoop Dogg are among MoonPay’s strategic investors who have brought the company’s valuation to $3.4 billion.
Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022
The network also pledged $20 million to offsetting their carbon footprint and fostering an industry wide movement.
Nifty News: Bored & Hungry? Or want to listen to a podcast hosted by a Mutant Ape?
Bored Ape Yacht Club owners can take advantage of IP rights by auditioning for a BAYC movie trilogy, while other popular NFT characters now make up the cast of iHeartMedia’s latest podcast venture.
Blue Chip and Metaverse NFTs propel growth of NFT Market, says Nansen report
Blue Chip NFT collections such as Azuki, Clone X and Doodles are leading the growth of the steady growth of a market that has traded over $17 billion.
Fortnite creators Epic Games raise $2B from Sony and LEGO to fund metaverse plans
Looks like its latest raise brings Epic Games’ valuation to $31.5 billion.
Mastercard files 15 metaverse and NFT related trademarks
Mastercard joins Visa and American Express with moves into the Metaverse as it seeks to increase revenue streams and remain competitive in the virtual economy.
Cash App users can now invest paychecks into Bitcoin
The Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami set the stage for the announcement followed by a panel with athletes Serena Williams, Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Rodgers.
Spells of Genesis game celebrates 5 years by opening a virtual NFT history museum
CryptoVoxels will be the home of the Spells of Genesis trading card exhibit, as NFT galleries become increasingly commonplace in the metaverse.
ESPN and Tom Brady’s Autograph ink multi-year NFT deal
ESPN’s first NFT collection is based on its “Man in the Arena: Tom Brady” documentary and magazine issue.
Twitter debates the role of renewable energy in Bitcoin mining
Crypto Twitter discusses whether Bitcoin mining with clean energy provides a good solution for excess or unused energy.
Visa launches immersion program to help creators build their business with NFTs
The Visa Creator Program is the latest in a string of initiatives that Visa has carried out as it targets the digital creator economy.
MetaMask rolls out Apple Pay integration and other iOS updates
Starting with iPhone users, MetaMask is adding integrations with payment gateways on its mobile wallet to increase options for buying crypto.
Nifty News: Luxury brands join Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week
From Dolce & Gabanna to Giuseppe Zanotti, major fashion companies took to Ethereum-run Decentraland to interact with new consumers in this virtual experiment.
Nexo and Amber Group executives claim ‘exponential’ growth in crypto institutional investment
Panelists at the Blockchain Africa Conference 2022 discuss the significant potential of cryptocurrency institutional investment while highlighting the challenges it still faces.
GameStop NFT Marketplace now live and powered by Loopring L2
The beta version of GameStop’s NFT marketplace is now available, while the marketplace’s official launch is expected to deploy soon.
NFT creator Yuga Labs raises $450M, bringing company valuation to $4B
Led by Andreessen Horowitz, the seed round is one of the largest funding deals in the nonfungible token market.
NFT-funded racing aims to disrupt sports sponsorships
GT driver Laura-Marie Geissler’s career will depend on a decentralized sponsorship model with the aim of leveling the playing field for motorsport athletes.
Crypto Stories: Pakistani crypto billionaire wants his country to be less reliant on credit
A former reality TV host with millions of followers on YouTube became one of Pakistan’s biggest crypto proponents, and hopes to help his country shine again.