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Former NBA Star Metta World Peace on Launching Sneaker NFTs

Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly World Peace) is partnering with decentralized sneaker company Blanksoles to debut “Metta Designsoles,” a collection of limited edition Solana-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and physical sneakers. Sandiford-Artest shares insights into the drop, what it means to be stepping into the metaverse and celebrity endorsement in the crypto world.

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Finance

Solana Payroll Protocol Zebec Raises $28M in Token Sales

Circle and Coinbase were among the purchasers in the private portion of the sale.

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Videos

Solana NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M in Series A

Magic Eden, an NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain, has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round led by Paradigm along with Sequoia and Solana Ventures. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growth of the Solana ecosystem as a competitor to Ethereum and the increasing trading volume of NFTs. 

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Mila Kunis-Backed Short Series ‘The Gimmicks’ Is Launching NFTs

A new animated adult series, “The Gimmicks”, backed by actress Mila Kunis’ Sixth Wall production company, is launching NFTs on the Solana blockchain this Friday to bring viewers into the creative process. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growth of use cases for non-fungible tokens and the perks of different chain ecosystems.

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Markets

Bitcoin Below $39K After EU Vote on Crypto Regulation

The cryptocurrency was little changed Monday and is up 2% over the past week.

Bitcoin was little changed Monday and is up 2% for the day.

Finance

Pantera, Animoca Brands Co-Lead $10M Investment in Metaverse Game Studios

Solana Ventures and Everyrealm were also leaders of the financing round for the creator of blockchain game Angelic.

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Finance

Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M Series A

The round was led by Paradigm and included contributions from Sequoia and Solana Ventures.

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Finance

This Mila Kunis-Backed TV Show Lets NFT Holders Choose the Plot

The animated series is Kunis’ latest project at the intersection of Hollywood and blockchain.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty

Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

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Markets

Crypto-Fund Inflows Tripled Last Week to Highest in Almost Three Months

A net $127 million went into digital-asset funds during the week ended March 4, with minor outflows in Europe and large inflows in the Americas.

A net $127 million of inflows into digital-asset funds last week was the highest in almost three months. (CoinShares)