‘Criminal’ Trump NFTs Rise as Former President Faces 34 Felony Charges
An unauthorized NFT collection called Trump Criminal Digital Cards, featuring former US President Donald Trump in various jail cells and wearing prison garb, is gaining traction following his historic indictment on 34 felony counts.
Crypto Morning Briefing: Trump NFT Sales Jump 133% Ahead of Ex-President’s Arraignment; Still a Fraction of December Peak
OpenSea Launches OpenSea Pro, Courting Professional NFT Traders; DOJ Seizes $112M Linked to Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes in Multi-District Action; Binance Introduces New Fan Engagement Platform for Ukrainian Football Team FC Shakhtar
OpenSea Launches OpenSea Pro, Courting Professional NFT Traders
Leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea said Tuesday it’s rolling out OpenSea Pro, a marketplace with advanced features targeting the growing market of professional NFT traders that has helped rival NFT marketplace Blur surge since its launch.
Trump NFT Sales Jump 133% Ahead of Ex-President’s Arraignment; Still a Fraction of December Peak
Sales of former President Donald Trump’s NFT collection jumped by 133% on Tuesday, hours before his expected arraignment in Manhattan.
NFT Decentralized Exchange Collection.xyz Launches on Ethereum
The NFT market is increasingly adopting DeFi components.
Carbon-Backed NFT Collection Ecosapiens Raises $3.5M
Non-fungible token (NFT) project Ecosapiens has raised $3.5 million in seed funding towards its mission to make blockchain collectibles more environmentally conscious.
Binance Introduces New Fan Engagement Platform for Ukrainian Football Team FC Shakhtar
Binance has announced that it will introduce a new fan programme for Ukraine football team FC Shakhtar.
Crypto Evening Briefing: Saudi Arabia’s $620B Wealth Fund Has Backed Crypto-Friendly VCs
Saudi Arabian wealth fund Sanabil now discloses its investments across the venture capital space, and many of them are into crypto.
NFTs Are the Ultimate Disruptor of Hollywood's Entertainment Status Quo
The film industry is beginning to explore the potential of blockchain technology and Web3, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) creating a 1:1 relationship between the buyer and issuer and helping to build communities. Niche content and community engagement are proving to be powerful tools, and filmmakers are using Web3 technology to overcome significant challenges such as funding, intellectual property protection, and audience engagement. The rise of Web3 technology and NFTs provides an alternative to the traditional content creation and distribution model, enabling independent filmmakers to reach their audiences more directly and retain more control over their work. As the film industry faces challenges with the looming writers' strike, it is crucial to embrace these new technologies and explore their potential to build more meaningful and sustainable relationships with audiences.
NFT Platform OneOf Acquires Blockchain Rewards Company Tap Network
NFT platform OneOf has acquired blockchain rewards tool Tap Network to help large companies connect with their consumers in Web3. This acquisition will help OneOf onboard more companies and customers into Web3 via e-commerce. OnePlatform, a turnkey option for companies looking to expand into Web3, has been launched by OneOf. It combines elements of e-commerce, data and loyalty programs. Tap Network allows consumers to redeem loyalty points for cryptocurrencies and has partnered with companies such as Uber, Warner Music Group, and more. OnePlatform will include a multi-signature wallet, allowing Web3 natives and newer users alike to access and take ownership of their digital identities.
