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Digital Fashion Platform BNV Launching A New Metaverse, 'BNV World'
Michael Willson

Digital Fashion Platform BNV Launching A New Metaverse, ‘BNV World’

The beta version of BNV World, the company’s virtual fashion Metaverse platform, will go live early next month. To display sophisticated and intricate digital clothing and accessories to the citizens of the metaverse, a new metaverse platform will be launched. The truth is that many brands do…

MetaMask integration announced by Opera Crypto Browser ahead of Ethereum Merge
Michael Willson

MetaMask integration announced by Opera Crypto Browser ahead of Ethereum Merge

Opera Crypto Browser, a Web3-focused browser made to connect with a range of decentralized apps, now supports third-party wallets like MetaMask (dApps). The upgrade, which the Oslo-based business has deemed “one of the most significant changes since its origin,” comes ahead of…

Starbucks Integrates Polygon To Offer NFT-Based Rewards Program
Michael Willson

Starbucks Integrates Polygon To Offer NFT-Based Rewards Program

Starbucks announced on Monday that its American customers would have the option of purchasing non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, in the form of digital collectible stamps. Each collectible digital stamp from “Starbucks Odyssey” will have its ownership validated on the blockchain and be…

Google adds Ethereum Merge countdown timer with 'Easter Egg'
Michael Willson

Google adds Ethereum Merge countdown timer with ‘Easter Egg’

As a sign of support for the upcoming Ethereum Merge, the tech titan Google has created a new countdown to highlight how much time is left for the merge. Any time you type the words “Ethereum Merge” or “The Merge,” the search engine will provide a countdown ticker with an…

Ex-Meta Executives raise $300M to accelerate the adoption rate of Sui Blockchain
Michael Willson

Ex-Meta Executives raise $300M to accelerate the adoption rate of Sui Blockchain

Mysten Labs has raised a staggering amount of $300M. This is the company that is behind the layer-1 blockchain Sui, which is yet to launch. The company stated that the funds would help to build the core infrastructure and eventually accelerate the adoption of its blockchain ecosystem. Mysten Labs…

Ford plans to enter the Metaverse through Virtual Automobiles and NFTs
Michael Willson

Ford plans to enter the Metaverse through Virtual Automobiles and NFTs

Just after a month of rapid staff layoffs, American car manufacturer Ford announced a trademark application geared towards the efforts of the company to build a strong presence in the world of NFTs and the Metaverse. Mike Kondoudis, who is a licensed attorney from the United States Patent and Trade…

FIFA Builds NFT Platform to Boost World Cup Fan Engagement
Michael Willson

FIFA Builds NFT Platform to Boost World Cup Fan Engagement

In the lead-up to this year’s World Cup, FIFA, the main governing organization of professional football, will introduce an NFT platform, bringing a plethora of “cheap, inclusive, and accessible” digital memorabilia to the football-obsessed masses. The new “FIFA+…

The NBA is increasing its web3 footprint with the recent announcement of a new relationship with NFT platform Sorare. The two will be constructing a brand-new fantasy gamified platform that will debut sometime in 2019. We'll examine what we can infer from the parties' joint first look announcement, how it might affect the NBA's current NFT partnership with Dapper Labs, and what to watch out for as this story unfolds. According to a press release from the NBA that was distributed this morning, th
Michael Willson

NBA partners with Sorare to expand in Web3 for Fantasy NFT game

The NBA is increasing its web3 footprint with the recent announcement of a new relationship with the NFT platform Sorare. The two will be constructing a brand-new fantasy gamified platform that will debut sometime in 2019. We’ll examine what we can infer from the parties’ joint first…