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Former Tron Exec Launches Play-to-Earn ‘Mafia’ Game With Twitch Co-Founder’s Backing
The free-to-play “Syn City” is backed by some of the Web 3 gaming industry’s biggest investors.
ConstitutionDAO Outbid for First Printing of America’s Founding Document in Sotheby’s Auction
The group’s $40+ million in ETH wasn’t enough to seal the deal.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Gets in on NFT Craze With Collectible Balloons
The famed parade’s 95th run will feature an NFT collection in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
NFL Dabbles With NFT Ticket Collectibles on Polygon
The league is exploring NFT ticketing through the launch of its “Virtual Commemorative Ticket” collection on the Polygon blockchain.
Solana-Based Sports Betting Protocol BetDEX Closes $21M Seed Funding Round
Crypto exchange FTX and crypto investment firm Paradigm led the raise, which included a number of prominent venture capital firms.
Staples Center Name Change Tops List of Crypto Sports Sponsorship Deals
Crypto exchanges FTX and Crypto.com have invested over $1 billion in sports sponsorships in the past year. Here are the 10 largest deals to date.
Director Quentin Tarantino Sued by Miramax Over ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs
The powerhouse entertainment company that produced the film has its own NFT plans and says the sale isn’t covered by Tarantino’s republishing rights.
MLB Sensation Shohei Ohtani Becomes FTX’s Newest Brand Ambassador
The exchange’s deal with the Japanese-born pitcher and slugger is the latest in its run of high-profile athlete partnerships.
VCs Back ‘Pawn Shop of the Metaverse’ With $3M Raise
Pawnfi lets customers take out loans against their NFTs while also providing appraisal and liquidation services.
New England Patriots Partner With Fan Token Site Socios
The NFL team is dabbling with something that had been a European football phenomenon until now.
