Bored Ape NFT Band to Make Music With Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake-Linked Producers
Universal Music Group has engaged two very real music producers who have collaborated with A-list musicians like Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Bruno Mars to work with their virtual metaverse band Kingship, which features characters based on Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT artwork. The seasoned producers Chauncey “Hit-Boy” Hollis and James Fauntleroy will work to develop…
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 estimated time left till the…
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 was founded by former executives who…
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 Office (USPTO), stated in a…
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+ Collect,” which will launch later in September, will enable the minting of NFTs that are carbon neutral,…
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 look announcement, how it might affect the NBA’s…
Reddit’s limited-edition NFT avatars selling for a premium on OpenSea
Sales of recently published Reddit NFT avatars on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is rising faster than those of the platform’s internal store. When it debuted collectible avatars in July 2022, Reddit, the “first page” of the internet, entered the burgeoning NFT sector. The avatars have aided artists in earning thousands of dollars since…
LG Electronics Launches New NFT Marketplace ‘LG Art Labs’ For Its Smart TVs
The South Korean electronics behemoth LG has launched “LG Art Labs,” a brand-new NFT marketplace that will be available to all webOS 5.0-equipped LG television owners in the US as of right now. All NFT enthusiasts can now access the LG marketplace from the comfort of their homes. They can trade, buy, and sell. As…
74% of Ethereum nodes ‘Merge ready’ ahead of Bellatrix upgrade
According to Ethernodes, 73.5% of Ethereum nodes are ready for ‘Merger’ in advance of the planned Bellatrix upgrade. One of the final requirements before the Merge, is to switch Ethereum to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. According to the Ethereum Foundation, Ethereum node operators must update their consensus layer clients before epoch 144896 on the Beacon…
Mayo Clinic To Initiate Clinical Trials Using Blockchain Technology
Mayo Clinic, an American company, along with Traill, a Dutch Blockchain company, have joined hands. It is reported that they have come together to begin clinical trial designs. It is a revolutionary step for any clinical trial as it will solve many problems and help in improving the future. Reportedly, the said trail will commence…
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