NFTs
First NFT Company Accepted Into UN Global Compact
Membership of the Global Compact requires companies to align their business models with the Ten Principles derived from U.N. declarations on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Valued at $1.5B in $100M Funding Round Led by A16z
The NFT venue has crossed into the rarefied air of crypto unicorns.
Polygon Launches Unit to Grow Blockchain Gaming, NFTs
The Ethereum-scaling project has introduced Polygon Studios to "bridge the gap between Web 2 and Web 3 gaming."
South China Morning Post to Mint Historical Records as NFTs
The SCMP introduced its ARTIFACT standard for recording historical accounts and assets on the blockchain as NFTs.
Alibaba’s E-Commerce Website Taobao to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival
NEAR Protocol is working with Web3Games and Chinese artist Heshan Huang to sell NFT-based “real estate.”
Bitcoin Interest Declines, Rolling Stone Gets Into NFTs
China clampdown hits crypto media aggregator. Bitcoin interest declines. Rolling Stone magazine gets into NFTs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding
According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.
India Seeks Crypto Advice, K-Drama Joins NFT Bandwagon
Indian High Court seeks advice on crypto advertising disclaimers. Hong Kong customs make the first crypto-related money laundering bust. K-drama “Vincenzo” joins the NFT bandwagon. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding: Report
The NFT company’s valuation could exceed $3.8 billion, according to unnamed sources mentioned in a Business Insider article.
Axie Infinity's AXS Token Up 700% From June Lows
AXS is the governance token of the Axie Infinity platform, an Ethereum-based digital marketplace for the Axie Infinity game.
