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Web3
Read more - Battle of the NFT Marketplaces: Blur outshines OpenSea with 80% market dominance
A significant shift in market dominance has emerged, with the NFT marketplace Blur now commanding 80% of the total volumes in the Ethereum NFT market.

Blockchain
Read more - NFT market registers 80% sales growth as December dawns
NFT markets have sparked to life, recording a staggering 80% growth on the 4th of December. This remarkable upturn signals a robust start to the month.

Web3
Read more - ZachXBT unmasks NFT thief sentenced to 8 years in prison
The security researcher known as ZachXBT has linked NFT thief Amir Hossein Golshan to a major 2022 heist involving the theft of $386,000 in crypto and NFTs from Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.

Web3
Read more - Tiger Global cuts stake in OpenSea and Bored Apes amid market challenges
Tiger Global, a prominent investment firm, has significantly reduced its valuation of holdings in both Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and OpenSea Holdings.

Gaming
Read more - Bored Apes to be featured on new Roblox expansion
Roblox, a sprawling gaming metaverse, has welcomed a new interactive world called Kingship Islands, featuring the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT avatars.

Web3
Read more - NFT collector ‘Crumz’ narrowly escapes elaborate scam attempt involving Forbes impersonator
A recent incident has brought to light the increasing sophistication of online scams. 'Crumz', an owner of a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT, narrowly escaped a well-orchestrated scam by an individual impersonating a Forbes journalist.

Gaming
Read more - Axie Infinity offers Commercial Rights to selected NFT holders
Sky Mavis, the developer of Axie Infinity, has made a significant move in the Web3 space by launching a merchandise store and granting commercial rights to a select group of NFT owners.

Web3
Read more - Legal tensions arise after ApeFest attendees suffer eye injuries
ApeFest, the high-profile event celebrating Bored Ape Yacht Club enthusiasts, concluded with unforeseen legal drama.

Blockchain
Read more - Yuga Labs faces PR crisis as Social Lead resigns after racist tweets are uncovered
The Social Lead for Yuga Labs, the powerhouse behind the illustrious Bored Ape Yacht Club, has resigned. This exit comes in the wake of a slew of racist and antisemitic tweets that surfaced, sparking a wave of social media backlash.…

Web3
Read more - BMW “Ape Car” steals the show at ApeFest in Hong Kong
BMW’s latest spectacle, an i5 M60 dubbed the ‘Ape Car’, was unveiled at ApeFest 2023 in Hong Kong. To the amazement of attendees, the sporty electric vehicle was transformed into a canvas for ape caricatures, emblematic of the NFT craze.…

Blockchain
Read more - NFT market surged to an incredible $129M in volume
Nansen's latest blockchain analytics report reveals a significant leap in NFT sales volume, reaching a whopping 68,342 ETH, equivalent to over $129 million, in the first week of November.

Web3
Read more - The Simpsons new episode takes a swing at parodying NFTs
In a highly-anticipated episode of "The Simpsons", titled "Treehouse of Horror XXXIV", the beloved animated series delved into the world of blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Marking a return to their comedic take on the crypto space, the show offered an engaging parody filled with references to renowned NFTs and artists.

Web3
Read more - ApeFest attendees suffer vision and skin damage
ApeFest, the gathering for enthusiasts of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), took an alarming turn as attendees began reporting severe eye pain and skin burns, leading to advisories from event creator Yuga Labs to seek medical attention. Laser eyes…

Web3
Read more - Yuga Labs and Magic Eden joint venture: New NFT marketplace with mandatory royalties
Yuga Labs and Magic Eden, two of the most prominent companies in the NFT space, have declared a partnership to revolutionize the NFT marketplace landscape. The collaboration intends to launch a new marketplace by year’s end, marking it as the…

Art
Read more - Yuga Labs CEO reflects on his first 6 months at the helm
Yuga Labs, the creative force behind Bored Ape Yacht Club and other iconic digital collectives, has reached a pivotal moment under the new leadership of Daniel Alegre, the current CEO. Yesterday on the X platform, Alegre shared a macro overview of his first 6 months ahead of the brand, highlighting the main challenges and accomplishments so far, and providing a macro overview of the brand's future endeavors.

Blockchain
Read more - ApeCoin DAO greenlights accelerator to boost $APE
ApeCoin DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) has announced a new initiative set to turbocharge the ApeCoin ecosystem. A recent community proposal laid the groundwork for the “Ape Accelerator”, an initiative to bolster the ecosystem by incubating projects that leverage the ApeCoin…