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In November, the NFT market saw Blur outpace competitors, while the trading volume soared, despite a shrinking pool of buyers — and so much more. Find out the ins and outs of the market as a whole in our November Monthly NFT Report in collaboration with Footprint Analytics! November NFT Update: Volume Up, Buyer Shift, Blur…

In a compelling collaborative project, The Sandbox has tuned into the estate of Biggie Smalls (Christopher Wallace) and Warner Music Group to launch an immersive, Brooklyn-themed Metaverse experience surrounding the Notorious B.I.G. As of today, fans can join The Sandbox in paying homage to the famous 90s rapper’s legacy in the virtual arena called “Breakin’…

In the ever-changing NFT realm, the Blur marketplace is surging ahead, claiming a whopping 80% of the total trading volume of non-fungible collectibles. Despite OpenSea once being the dominant player, the marketplace’s share has dwindled to 17%. Blur has been overriding OpenSea since February, which has led to Blur dominating nearly 80% of the Ethereum-based…

According to a newly released document, Finland is on a quest to establish itself as the international frontrunner in the innovative Metaverse by 2035. Leading up to this year, the country is poised to earn €30 billion in yearly revenue from the ever-expanding sector.  The strategy, “Metaverse Initiative by the Finnish Ecosystem: Virtual Potential into…

Propelled by the timely success of its previous free batch of G-SHOCK assets, Casio is set to unwind another exclusive collection of G-SHOCK NFTs on December 15 — anyone’s eligible via a G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS on gshock.casio.com.  The celebrated watchmaker is set to unveil 2,000 VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs featuring two new, distinct styles: the VGA-001, which represents…

Bored Ape Yacht Club’s virtual band run by Universal Music Group, Kingship, has launched its very own interactive world on Roblox — Kingship Islands!  Interestingly, this news comes on the heels of the CEO of the online gaming platform teasing about potentially utilizing NFTs in a recent interview with CNBC. Kingship encourages players to participate in…

A marketplace for Bitcoin Ordinals has recently been launched. Interestingly, on the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain rather than the Bitcoin network. Bioniq is highly distinctive in its approach. Supported by Polygon Capital to handle Bitcoin and Ordinals assets, the platform utilizes ICP as a Layer 2 solution to leverage cost and speed efficiencies, making it…

In Southeast Asia, the Blockchain Festival Singapore 2024 (BFS 2024) stands out as a pioneering hub in the realm of finance and technology. 0n March 2, 2024, it’s set to unite elite professionals from across the globe to delve into the latest Web3 advancements. Singapore, being a thriving center of Web3-friendly finance in Asia, warmly…

A major lawsuit has been filed by Shrapnel’s game studio, Neon Machine. At the core of this conflict are claims of a hostile takeover by the company’s leading shareholder and the CEO of 4D Factory, Cort Javarone, who’s under scrutiny for ousting the CEO, Mark Long. Making matters worse, Javarone is reportedly refusing to release…

Palm Foundation — a nonprofit organization supporting artistic pursuits within the Palm Network — has paired up with the “Momentum-Lagos Artist Residency Program” to bolster creative innovation. Weaving together international artistic collaborations and cultural exchanges, Palm Foundation will issue 20 artists and curators from different corners of the globe with a series of residency grants…