Tag: Blockchain
Diesel’s Latest NFT Drop Grants Exclusive Entry to Milan Fashion Week
Partnering with METAMORPH, Diesel is releasing 300 limited-edition NFTs that provide special access to their upcoming fashion show and other perks like limited-edition Metamorph watches and virtual experience
Google Relaxes Advertising Rules for NFT Games
Tech giant Google softens its advertising policies for NFT games, following the establishment of a dedicated blockchain division.
Casio Offers Free NFTs for ‘Co-Creating’ Virtual G-Shock Watches
G-Shock, the watch brand, is entering the metaverse with Polygon’s NFTs. Casio aims to nurture a community of collaborators and is expanding into the metaverse with Virtual G-Shock, a blockchain-based co-creation program. They are offering 15,000 free G-Shock NFTs for co-creation on Discord through community voting. Casio plans to introduce the G-Shock brand into the…
Adidas Introduces Worldwide NFT Artist Residency Program
Adidas, the behemoth in sportswear and lifestyle, is collaborating with artists for NFT launches and other products, kicking off during Korea Blockchain Week.
Lufthansa Broadens NFT-Based Rewards Scheme for Travelers
Despite a slump in NFT trading volumes this year, corporations continue to innovate around them.
SEC Files First Lawsuit Against Podcaster for Unregistered NFT Sales
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against a Los Angeles-based media and entertainment company for conducting unregistered securities sales by offering non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to investors between October and December 2021.
Ethereum Whales Accumulate Over 56,000 ETH Following Market Downturn
After the recent market slump, Ethereum’s big players, commonly known as ‘whales,’ have been on a buying spree, amassing more than 56,000 ETH.
Shopify to Accept USDC Payments via Solana Pay
E-commerce giant Shopify has integrated Solana Pay into its payment options, enabling millions of merchants to accept cryptocurrency transactions, starting with USD Coin (USDC) payments.
OpenSea to Phase Out Key NFT Feature Benefiting Artists
OpenSea, one of the world’s largest NFT marketplaces, is set to eliminate a standout feature that greatly benefited artists. Initially, during the NFT boom, one of the significant advantages of this technology was that artists received a small royalty commission for every secondary sale. However, this will no longer be the case on OpenSea.
Adidas Partners with BAPE to Release Ultra-Limited Sneaker NFTs
Only 100 pairs of the Adidas Originals Triple-White Forum 84 BAPE Low will be auctioned via NFT passes, redeemable for the actual sneakers.
VeChain Spearheads the Billion-Dollar Phygitals Market as 450 Developers Join the VET Blockchain Ecosystem for the New Global Standard
VeChain’s World Of V hybrid NFT solution offers zero gas fees and doesn’t require an app, transforming everyday goods into collectibles and combating counterfeits. The broader use case for VeChain’s VET coin is anticipated amidst speculations and extensive real-world utility.
Coca-Cola Unveils NFT Art Collection on Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 Blockchain
Merging classic masterpieces with emerging artistic talents, Coca-Cola’s NFT collection features interpretations of famous paintings, all infused with the brand’s iconic soda bottle. The collection includes renowned works like Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” and Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” alongside contemporary pieces from artists such as Aket and Vikram Kushwa.
FC Barcelona Secures USD 132 Million Investment for Blockchain and NFT Initiative
The Spanish football club FC Barcelona has secured an investment of EUR 120 million (USD 132 million) from Libero Football Finance AG and Nipa Capital B.V. for its Web3 initiative, Barça Vision.
Paypal Enters the Cryptocurrency World with the Launch of its Own Stablecoin
Paypal, the well-known payment processing company, has made a bold move towards cryptocurrency integration by announcing the creation of its own stablecoin, named PayPal USD (PYUSD), on August 7th.
Google Cloud Joins Celo Blockchain as Official Validator
Celo Blockchain network has welcomed Google Cloud as an official validator. In this role, Google Cloud will serve as a key cloud provider for cLabs, utilizing Celo’s infrastructure to create and scale Web3 applications, as well as validate transactions and secure the blockchain.