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The revamped version of Get Protocol, OPEN Ticketing, is on a mission to innovate the event and ticketing industry with its new OPN RWA module, inspired by the innovative financial strategy behind the Bowie Bond. In 1977, the bond transformed David Bowie’s future music royalties into $55 million through asset-backed securities, enabling the icon to reclaim…

Medieval Empires, a new multiplayer web3 strategy game, launches its Open Beta today. In preparation for its launch, developers released version 1.4.0 which includes refined user interface, improved in-game sounds, and an expanded tutorial to assist new players in navigating the game. Technical optimizations have also been implemented to improve server performance, while adjustments to…

Popular meme coin Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has expanded its use as a payment method, now being accepted by major brands including Airbnb and Nike, as well as various NFT marketplaces following its integration with Polygon and Binance Smart Chain (BSC) in partnership with CoinGate. CoinGate is a cryptocurrency payment gateway that connects digital currencies with…

The Telefónica NFT Marketplace has recently added a fresh batch of NFTs created by Harvverse that target social issues in the coffee industry Harvverse is using the metaverse to innovate Latin America’s coffee sector, linking producers and consumers for transparency, fair pricing, and easy access. Supporting this initiative, Telefonica’s marketplace now features the metaverse’s ‘Green’…

Web3 tycoon simulator game Loaded Lions: Mane City have kicked-off their Season 2, with the release of brand-new factions, abilities and features. Launched on Cronos in August 2023, Loaded Lions: Mane City – based on the eponymous flagship NFT collection by Crypto.com – has attracted over 17,000 players to date, with Season 1’s main competitive…

The highly anticipated mobile RPG Guild of Guardians is debuting the ‘Age of the Dread’ tomorrow, with a staggering $1 million prize pool. Published by Immutable and co-created by Mineloader, the blockchain game—similar to Dungeons and Dragons—will be playable on Google Play and the Apple App Store until June 9.  During this time frame, players are encouraged…

Web3 gaming platform Pixel Realm launches its initial NFT offering for Daosis’ Sapphire Maestro NFT collection. The sale kicked off today at 12:00 UTC, featuring a closed-bid auction for 20 exclusive NFTs, each serving as a key to access Daosis, a launchpad powered by Oasis Protocol. While access to tier Sapphire Maestro costs $3,000 in…

Yesterday, CryptoPunk  #741—renowned for its total lack of hair—found a new home in the collection of digital art enthusiast “Rockefellercap”, who acquired it for a staggering $791,000 (equivalent to 270 ETH) in a noteworthy sale. Among collectors, CryptoPunk #741’s style and steep price tag underscore the allure of elusive and coveted NFTs. The Punk stands out…

Pudgy Penguins’ toy line has expanded its market presence. Its cute penguin plushies are now available at Target, alongside Walmart, and international retailers like Smyths, Hot Topic, Toys R Us, Macy’s, and various amusement parks. These popular digitized characters captivate crypto-enthusiasts by seamlessly integrating NFT-linked merchandise into mainstream retail. Today, Luca Schnetzler, Pudgy Penguins’ CEO,…

A novel token standard, SPL-404, is gaining attention on Solana for its ability to integrate NFTs and DeFi. This approach combines the distinct qualities of NFTs with the liquidity and fungibility of traditional tokens, creating a unique hybrid asset. This token standard allows swapping of NFTs into certain number of tokens, and vice-versa. What is…