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Shaq Faces Legal Challenges Over Crypto Endorsements and NFT Project
Shaquille O’Neal, the basketball legend turned TV analyst, is now embroiled in two separate lawsuits related to the cryptocurrency sector. These legal cases came to light in a dramatic fashion on Tuesday, May 23, during a live NBA broadcast. O’Neal, a ubiquitous presence in the broader digital assets industry, was handed legal documents concerning his association with the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and his NFT initiative, Astrals, at Miami’s Kaseya Arena. Notably, the venue was previously known as FTX Arena, named after the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. The two lawsuits The first lawsuit involves O’Neal and other celebrities, such as former […]
Blur: Blend Secures Top Spot in NFT Lending With 82% Market Share
Blur quickly gained recognition in the NFT sector, and its lending protocol, Blend, seems to be following suit. Blend’s popularity has skyrocketed since its launch in May, eclipsing its competitors and also dramatically increasing the overall volume of NFT loans. According to data from DappRadar, Blend secured 169,900 ETH ($308 million) in trading volume in just 22 days. The trading volume across all NFT lending platforms? It reached about $375 million, meaning that Blend secured a staggering 82 percent of the lending volume across all NFT lending protocols in less than a month. What’s more, Blend’s market share is likely […]
Magic Eden and Nifty Gateway Unveil Reward Programs. Here’s the 101.
NFT marketplaces Magic Eden and Nifty Gateway are leveling up. Both platforms recently announced new reward systems to incentivize trading activities and enhance the overall user experience. With Nifty Gateway introducing its Collector Appreciation Month and Magic Eden launching its Chapter II program, these platforms are leveraging incentives to attract and retain users in an increasingly competitive landscape. These moves are similar to OpenSea’s recent decision to launch OpenSea Pro, which many believe was motivated by Blur’s commanding influence and success in the market. As a strategic response, OpenSea decided to incentivize its user base by introducing a rewards system […]
Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how news sites can optimize performance and engagement using Search Console reports. The post Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Explains: How To Use Search Console Bulk Data Export via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google explains how to use Search Console’s new bulk data export feature, which enables analysis of large data sets via Google BigQuery. The post Google Explains: How To Use Search Console Bulk Data Export appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Art Blocks Resurgence? Collections See Revival Following Sotheby’s 3AC Sale
Art Blocks is currently witnessing a remarkable revival, demonstrated by transaction volumes that we haven’t observed regularly since the onset of the bear market. During a May 23 Proof Daily Countdown episode, NFTStatistics shared that Art Blocks achieved over $1 million in trading volume on May 22. This marks the first time it’s seen these heights since March. Major sales followed, with Ringers #30 going for 52.5 ETH and a 370 ETH Fidenza sale, all within a 24-hour period. Popular collections, such as Chromie Squiggles, primarily drove this influx of activity. So, why the sudden rise? A variety of potential […]
AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Data cloud company Snowflake acquires AI technology company Neeva, a company founded by ex-Googlers The post AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
A New Spin on Awards: PBA Rolls out Bowling NFTs on Avalanche
The Alpha: The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is stepping into the NFT space by launching PBA League Bowler Certification (LBC) Awards as digital assets. The program, built on the Avalanche Network, will offer rewards and features such as blockchain-backed bowler certification. Dive deeper PBA LBC Awards are here All active PBA LBC members with a LeaguePals account can now earn digital awards for their milestones achieved on the lanes, which can be viewed and shared on social media through a new digital marketplace Learn more https://t.co/W2t2K4ohVI pic.twitter.com/jH4lFDDAhG — Sean Rash (@Sean_Rash) May 22, 2023 This move by PBA underscores its […]
SuperRare Announces Two-Month NFT Exhibition Takeover at the NYC Seaport
As the summer fast approaches, the 1/1 exhibition season is almost upon us. And as the first in a growing roster of events celebrating the constantly evolving fine art NFT space, SuperRare has announced an exciting two-month exhibition takeover at 0x.17 Gallery located in New York City’s Seaport. Opening its doors on June 1, SuperRare at the Seaport aims to unite digital artists, collectors, and enthusiasts in a captivating space that offers an immersive environment for experiencing the exceptional artists that populate the prominent curated marketplace. Here’s what you should know. SuperRare at the Seaport During the gallery’s two-month pop-up, the […]
Bing Integrates With ChatGPT via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Bing integrates with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, expands plugins ecosystem, and enhances AI-powered search across Microsoft’s platforms. The post Bing Integrates With ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.