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Pixels Teases ‘$PIXEL’ Token – Now Available via Gamified Airdrop
The Web3 gaming world is stoked about Pixels, a hit social-casual MMO on the Ronin Network, gearing up for the release of its highly anticipated gaming token, “$PIXEL” — now available to be won through the game’s innovative “Play-to-Airdrop (P2A) 2.0” campaign. Boasting over 100k daily active wallets, Pixels is a significant force in the Web3…
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Visa Elevates Customer Experience with Web3 Loyalty Program
Visa is enhancing customer engagement with its interactive Web3 loyalty program, featuring gamified giveaways and augmented reality treasure hunts for a more rewarding experience. Developed in collaboration with the blockchain-based platform SmartMedia Technologies, this initiative aims to seamlessly integrate digital and tangible rewards into everyday transactions. Customers can easily earn and redeem points for prizes…
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Logan Paul’s $2.3M ‘CryptoZoo’ NFT Buyback Amid Legal Woes
The renowned American YouTuber Logan Paul — best known for his popular IMPAULSIVE podcast — is proactively tackling the aftermath of his “CryptoZoo” NFT project, which didn’t take off as planned. Showing a strong dedication to his investors, Logan Paul is committing over $2.3 million for the buyback of Base Egg and Base Animal NFTs…
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Foresight X to Fuel Web3 Innovation with $10M Accelerator
In the fast-paced landscape of Web3, incubation plays a pivotal role, and Foresight X is at the forefront, driving innovation with its $10 million accelerator program. The Web3 accelerator under Foresight Ventures is dedicated to fostering the success of Web3 startups. Not only will it provide financial support, offering approximately $200,000 to each selected project, but…
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Explore Virtual Self-Care Practices at ‘Decentraland Wellness Week’
Get ready for unique, holistic experiences as ‘Decentraland Wellness Week’ unfolds from January 24 to 26, offering a captivating exploration of health and well-being in the digital epoch. Decentraland is kicking off the year by ushering in the fusion of its virtual realm with personal growth, paving the way for innovative approaches to embrace digital…
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IRS Law Mandates Reporting Crypto Trades – Do NFTs Count?
The IRS has brought about a substantial transformation in the U.S. blockchain sector by implementing a fresh tax reporting law for “digital asset” trades, including crypto, starting from January 1, 2024. In a bid to crack down on money laundering, individuals and businesses receiving $10,000 or more in digital assets must report the transaction (including…
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December Monthly NFT Report in Collaboration with Footprint Analytics
In December, the NFT market thrived with trading volumes surging and unique user counts increasing. Explore the detailed insights of the market in our December Monthly NFT Report, created in collaboration with Footprint Analytics. December NFT Highlights: Robust Growth and Key Shifts Shape Year-End Trends December saw a notable surge in the crypto and NFT…
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Solana NFTs Overtake Ethereum Assets in a Historic First
In a landmark achievement for the NFT market, Solana NFTs surpassed a major threshold, overtaking Ethereum in monthly sales volume for the first time ever. As per CryptoSlam, Solana NFT sales skyrocketed to approximately $366.5 million, overtaking Ethereum’s $353.2 million in December 2023. Excluding suspicious activities such as “wash trading”, this data underscores Solana’s escalating…
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Bitcoin NFTs Sealed 2023 with Record-Breaking Sales
In December, Bitcoin NFTs — with surging interest in Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens — experienced a spike in sales, setting a new breaking record as per CryptoSlam. The data aggregator revealed that Bitcoin NFT sales hit a record high with a total of more than $881 million, surpassing all previous sales records for 2023 —…
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Early Mickey Mouse Character Tops OpenSea After Copyright Expiry
A surge to the top of the OpenSea trending list marks a new chapter for an early version of Mickey Mouse, a character that has long been a symbol of Walt Disney’s animation legacy. Featured originally in the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie”, this character recently entered the public domain. January 1st marked a significant…
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