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Animoca Brands' Yat Siu on Web3 Developments in MENA
Animoca Brands recently announced the backing of Nuqtah, Saudi Arabia's first NFT marketplace platform. Animoca Brands co-founder and Executive Chairman Yat Siu discusses the move and the state of Web3 developments in Saudi Arabia.
SVB Implosion Tanked NFT Trading Volumes, DappRadar Report Suggests
The day after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took control of Silicon Valley Bank, there were only 12,000 active NFT traders, according to DappRadar. That's a number not seen since November 2021. Animoca Brands co-founder and Executive Chairman Yat Siu reacts to this report and discusses his outlook for the NFT market and the broader state of Web3. Plus, insights into Animoca backing Nuqtah, Saudi Arabia's first NFT marketplace platform.
Dapper Labs, Animoca Brands and Other Web3 Platforms Launch Open Metaverse Alliance
Animoca Brands, Dapper Labs, Decentraland, and other Web3 platforms are forming the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3 (OMA3) to overcome the crypto industry's interoperability challenges. "The Hash" team discusses the timing in the evolution of the metaverse and the potential outcomes.
ApeCoin's Rise and Fall: Is it Just Hype?
Digital Strategies Principal Kalman Gabriel discusses the recent price action of the Bored Ape Yacht Club’s ApeCoin and its similarities with $MAGIC from Treasure DAO. Plus, a conversation on the future gaming utilities of ApeCoin and Yuga Lab’s partnership with Animoca Brands.
Bored Ape Yacht Club and Animoca Brands Collaboration Criticized for KYC Requirements
Bored Ape Yacht Club’s new collaboration with blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands has been criticized for its KYC requirements, breaking away from the privacy-driven ethos of cryptocurrency. “The Hash” crew discusses the “maturation” of the NFT space as partnerships develop with mainstream brands and the possibility of a community-oriented project from this partnership.
Animoca Brands Co-founder on Company Valuation Tripling to $5.5B, NFT Investment and Web 3 Debate
Yat Siu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, shares insights into the firm’s latest $358.8 million raise valuing the firm at a more than $5 billion valuation, triple where it was in October.
Crypto Fall Continues, Is DeFi Really Decentralized?
Animoca Brands and Bored Ape Yacht Club join forces for blockchain game. Crypto market’s downward trend continues. Just how decentralized is DeFI? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Shibu Inu Coin Struggles, Blockchain an Inflation Hedge Solution?
Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands announces equestrian joint venture with Aquis Farm. Shiba Inu community still hurting following Bitmart hack. Could blockchain technology offer an inflation hedge option? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Animoca Brands CEO on Teaming Up with K-pop Agency to Make NFTs
Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, which raised $65 million to a $2.2 billion valuation last month, has teamed up with major K-pop entertainment agency Cube Entertainment to build a music metaverse and issue NFTs. Cube joins other K-pop labels like Hybe, global K-pop sensation BTS' agency, along with JYP and SM Entertainment, in the worldwide race into NFTs. Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung shares his insights.
Are Big Tech Like Facebook and Tencent 'Threat' to Open Metaverse?
Animoca Brands is making contribution to the development of the Metaverse, following the firm's investments in more than 100 companies including OpenSea and Axie Infinity. Executive Chairman Yat Siu describes Facebook and Tencent as "threats" to the vision of an open metaverse free of centralized control. Do Web 2 players have a place in Web 3? "The Hash" team discusses.