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These Interactive NFT Projects Are the Wave of the Future
At this current stage of maturation in the NFT space, static JPEGs just don’t cut it anymore. While generative PFP projects or even simplistic text-based collections might’ve dominated the markets of the past, nowadays, utility and experience are the name of the game. This is precisely why interactive NFTs are slowly but surely on the rise. Unlike tokenized minigames, where users play to score points or achieve a goal, interactive NFTs offer a more effortless experience and hedge on a quick-hit type of user enjoyment rather than complex tasks and rewards. What could be better in a space that moves […]
The SEC Is Suing Binance and Coinbase. What’s Next for Crypto?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rocked the crypto landscape this week, further intensifying its regulatory scrutiny on the industry by filing civil lawsuits against two of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase. Citing a laundry list of accusations ranging from a failure to protect investors to the mismanagement of customer funds, the SEC also identified several well-known crypto tokens (MATIC, SOL, and ALGO among them) as well as those related to gaming and metaverse platforms (SAND, MANA, and AXS), as potential securities. The lawsuits fall on the week of the 89th anniversary of the SEC, making the […]
Louis Vuitton Announces $41,000 ‘Treasure Trunks’ NFTs
Two years after its first NFT foray, Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is again turning heads in the world of Web3. On June 6, the brand announced a collection of ‘phygital’ Treasure Trunk NFTs that will give owners access to exclusive future products, experiences, and a community of fellow holders. Priced at €39,000 (over $41,000) a piece, the production of these unique tokens — and their physical twin counterparts —will be limited to several hundred pieces. According to Vogue Business, this venture is part of the brand’s new “Via” initiative — derived from the Latin word for “road.” While this price […]
Web3 Reacts to Apple’s Vision Pro Headset
Well, Apple went and did the thing. After years of rumors, speculation, and expectation, the company finally unveiled its first new product category since 2014’s Apple Watch with the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro. The AR and VR headset, which is currently priced at a steep $3,500 and has a tentative launch date of early 2024, is Apple’s first major swing at making the idea of spatial computing a reality. During the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, Apple finally took the wraps off the eagerly anticipated mixed-reality headset, and the Web3 community certainly didn’t fail to notice […]
SEC Charges Binance With 13 Counts of Securities Laws Violations
In a major development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lodged a comprehensive lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The lawsuit, which details 13 separate charges, was filed in federal court on Monday, June 5, and accuses Binance of mismanagement of customer funds and deception towards regulators and investors about its operations. “Through thirteen charges, we allege that Zhao and Binance entities engaged in an extensive web of deception, conflicts of interest, lack of disclosure, and calculated evasion of the law,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler said. “As alleged, Zhao and Binance misled investors about their risk […]
Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in June 2023
In 2021, a new creator economy was born on the blockchain. Since NFTs took center stage, artists have achieved NFT superstardom, billion-dollar brands have been forged in just a few months, and lives have been utterly transformed time and again. Yet, the most inspiring thing about the NFT space is the number of artists of all creeds and mediums who have found community and support by embracing this technology. In keeping with our mission to empower creators, we present Next Up — our monthly franchise dedicated to showcasing rising artists. Although the NFT space has changed significantly over the last […]
Getty Images Announces Second NFT Collection: City Diaries
On June 1, 2023, digital collectibles platform Candy Digital will join forces once again with Getty Images to launch a new collection of digital photographs titled City Diaries: Visual Narratives From Around the World, according to a press release shared with nft now. The collection will consist of snapshots from seven iconic cities around the globe: New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Mumbai. Getty and Candy Digital’s first joint venture, the ’70s Music & Culture Collection, brought rare images of music icons from the 1970s into the digital realm to Web3 for collectors to acquire. Now, they […]
Now Runway: Wear Your Chromie Squiggles on Your Sleeve
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. Earlier this week, we helped break the news of the collaboration between The Fabricant and Highsnobiety on our Twitter. We couldn’t be more excited to own our very first varsity jacket (digital or otherwise). Prada TimeCapsule releases a new floral jersey in time for our European summer, Charlie Cohen is bringing us along to the next evolution of gaming and fashion, Snapchat Bitmojis just got an upgrade in the form of a Band Tee and Chromie Squiggles now come in […]
Andre Oshea Thinks ‘We’re Not Giving Our Best Selves to Each Other’ in Web3
In an environment too often populated with big egos, cliques, and reactionary drama, Andre Oshea is a much-needed dose of humility and thoughtfulness in the Web3 world. The 3D artist, animator, and musician has made a name for himself in the ecosystem through NFT drop partnerships with the Academy Awards, Netflix, and the Grammys. But before carving out a lane in the crypto art sphere, Oshea made a living through client work with companies and figures like Snapchat, John Legend, Adult Swim, Vogue, Tidal, and more. Oshea’s style contains clear echoes of his personality; his works are often vibrant but […]
Third Time’s a Charm? Ben.eth Launches New Memecoin, $LOYAL
May has been wrought with twists and turns. From the rise of $PEPE bringing renewed excitement to crypto and NFTs to an unprecedented rugging from anonymous creator hopeexist, it’s become difficult for Web3 to focus on anything besides memecoins and scandals. And we’re not quite out of the woods yet. Thanks to Ben.eth, the inhabitants of the metaverse might be in for another bout of controversy. Having made a significant splash with his $BEN and $PSYOP memecoins, the pseudonymous collector has returned to further expand his journey to infamy with a new token offering: $LOYAL. What is $LOYAL? $LOYAL is […]