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A top-tier venture capital entity in China, “GBA Capital”, has launched a massive $10 billion investment fund to bolster Web3 startups. Recently announced at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Digital Economy Development Conference, the fund is to boldly empower innovative areas like VR, the Metaverse, and NFTs. GBA Capital’s ultimate goal is to elevate the…

As the year 2023 has come to a close, one name stands out in the world of NFTs and collectibles: Pudgy Penguins. These adorable and charismatic digital penguins have taken not only the NFT community but also the retail industry by storm; the brand’s journey throughout last year was nothing short of remarkable. It’s no wonder…

In a remarkable showcase of digital creativity within the vibrant communities of Axie Infinity and the Ronin Network, the inaugural “Axie and Ronin Creator Awards” is set to captivate NFT enthusiasts and digital art fanatics this January. The event promises not only exciting recognition but also coveted rewards for exceptional creators who do more than…

The GameFi sector is poised to experience a transformation as more Web2 gaming studios embrace Web3 technology — including Play-to-Earn (P2E) elements like NFTs and cryptocurrency — in 2024. By integrating P2E components, GameFi technology is rising, revitalizing traditional gaming concepts and ushering in innovation. Gamers can acquire virtual artworks, weapons, and armor, thereby enhancing…

In 2014, Hearthstone’s release set a new standard for digital trading card games. The bar may have been raised once again. Skyweaver is a genre-defining digital TCG experience. That’s what I stated back in 2022 on the release of Skyweaver’s open beta. After a stellar 2023, developers Horizon Blockchain Games – who are also behind…

Despite a challenging year for NFT sales, Yuga Labs’ CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club dominated the list of the most expensive NFT sales in 2023. These two collections notably maintained their allure among collectors and investors, even in a year when the broader market experienced downturns and uncertainties. 2023’s NFTs in Demand Yuga Labs,…

The world-renowned coffee house Starbucks is granting the perks of holding its NFTs, finally giving away an all-expense-paid trip to Costa Rica among other rewards for high-ranked NFT holders of its Odyssey collection.  The reciprocal approach to NFT holders is catching on increasingly. Yet, Starbucks brings a novel dimension by offering both physical and digital rewards…

Expanding its horizon beyond the realm of NFTs — with notable triumphs at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and in its animated series “The Milk Chug” — the renowned NFT brand Cool Cats is now steaming into a new venture, brewing its very own coffee line. “Chugs Classic Medium Roast Coffee Beans”, priced at $25…

Generating considerable buzz on the cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance, the daily active users (DAU) on the Ronin Network’s native token ($RON) is rapidly approaching the one million mark. Ronin Network, an Ethereum-linked sidechain developed specifically for blockchain gaming — particularly for the popular Sky Mavis game “Axie Infinity” — is witnessing a significant surge in…

In the latest display of NFTs hitting the mainstream, popular livestreamer Kai Cenat showed off a Pudgy Penguins plush to tens of thousands of his fans live on Twitch. This caps off a big year for the blue-chip NFT collection, following the debut of these plush toys in Walmart locations across the US in September…