Propelled by the timely success of its previous free batch of G-SHOCK assets, Casio is set to unwind another exclusive collection of G-SHOCK NFTs on December 15 — anyone’s eligible via a G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS on gshock.casio.com.  The celebrated watchmaker is set to unveil 2,000 VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs featuring two new, distinct styles: the VGA-001, which represents a bold, vibrant balloon-themed G-SHOCK, and the VGA-002, spotlighting a futuristic, leaf spring-orientated shock absorption system. Both versions take inspiration from Casio’s previous shock-resistant designs but in a ..read more

Bored Ape Yacht Club’s virtual band run by Universal Music Group, Kingship, has launched its very own interactive world on Roblox — Kingship Islands!  Interestingly, this news comes on the heels of the CEO of the online gaming platform teasing about potentially utilizing NFTs in a recent interview with CNBC. Kingship encourages players to participate in this new free-to-play RPG on the popular Roblox platform and involve their kids in the fun. Further heightening anticipation for this gaming adventure are the first two accessories to be revealed: “Mutant Slime Aura” and “Spaceship ..read more

The “world’s fastest” marketplace for Bitcoin and Ordinals digital assets has recently been launched. Interestingly, selling valuable collectibles on the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain rather than the Bitcoin network. Bioniq is highly distinctive in its approach. Supported by Polygon Capital to handle Bitcoin and Ordinals assets, the platform utilizes ICP as a Layer 2 solution to leverage cost and speed efficiencies, making it the speediest Ordinals marketplace to exist. It even offers a built-in wallet with fast Google login via Web3Auth for easy access. Another attractive offering of t ..read more

In Southeast Asia, the Blockchain Festival Singapore 2024 (BFS 2024) stands out as a pioneering hub in the realm of finance and technology. 0n March 2, 2024, it’s set to unite elite professionals from across the globe to delve into the latest Web3 advancements. Singapore, being a thriving center of Web3-friendly finance in Asia, warmly welcomes companies and individuals worldwide to join this unique event at Marina Bay Sands. Attendees can eagerly anticipate active involvement spanning a range of blockchain-centric subjects, including NFTs, cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi, GameFi, online p ..read more

Merging luxury and digital fashion yet again, the iconic fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton (LV) has revealed an exclusive offering for its already existing NFT owners: a limited-edition virtual and physical mini trunk designed by the brand’s iconic artistic director, Nicolas Ghesquière. Only 200 privileged owners of a “Treasure Trunk” NFT will be able to adorn this stylish fashion item dubbed “Via Tile Trunk”, providing they fork out €6,000 on the official LV website to own one.  Louis Vuitton VIA. From the iconic Champs-Élysées and beyond the clouds, the VIA journey continues with ..read more

Lousy data management, security breaches, and data loss can cause significant financial repercussions in the NFT realm. Akord addresses these vulnerabilities, providing decentralized, permanent and tamper-proof storage for digital collectibles. By offering a robust platform of tools that overrides common pitfalls of NFT management and security, Akord ensures the data of each digital asset is secured forever, distributed across a decentralized network – crucial for maintaining trust and value in the NFT marketplace. Safeguarding NFT Assets  Traditionally, keeping NFTs on cloud services l ..read more

Azuki DAO — the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) behind the OG NFT project — is reportedly changing its name to “Bean” as it rebrands. Interestingly, this name change represents a strategic realignment for the organization as it evolves into an intriguing meme project. Poised to be part of Blur’s latest Ethereum Layer 2 network, Blast, $10 million funding has been secured to facilitate this fascinating meme-inspired initiative, which is said to generate a significant supply of one billion tokens. Azuki DAO developers recently admitted that its latest token distribution plan isn’t u ..read more

Socios.com, an influential blockchain-powered fan engagement platform, recently rolled out a trifecta of new features to enhance innovative fan experiences in the sports landscape. Each new feature boosts the utility of ‘Fan Tokens’ — a digital token (NFT) that can “transform passion into extraordinary rewards” — to enhance connections between fans and their favorite sports teams.  Fan Favourite: Vote for the ‘Player of the Match’ First up, ‘Fan Favourite’ amplifies fan participation during match days, building upon existing ‘Predicator’ and ‘Check-in’ features. Through this new fe ..read more

Amidst ongoing legal and regulatory challenges in the Web3 realm, the ‘Crypto and Digital Assets Summit: Winter Edition,’ hosted by the Financial Times, is set to untangle financial complexities on December 5. Taking place at etc.venues, Bishopsgate, London, this event is poised to serve as a crucial platform for individuals operating at the intersection of not just decentralized but also centralized finance.  Attendees can anticipate engaging with a diverse group of more than 200 in-person attendees while tuning into expert discussions from an impressive roster of over 35 renowned indu ..read more

The Singaporean NFT gaming firm Matr1x recently hit the jackpot with an additional $10 million in funding, bringing its entire capital value to $20 million, to enhance its mobile gaming and NFTs.  Web3 investor Folius Ventures led the funding alongside fellow crypto VC SevenX. ABCDE Capital, Jambo, Initiate Capital, and the makers of the move-to-earn NFT game Stepn also partook in the round owing to having faith in Matr1x’s leading product and future endeavors.  BANG BANG BANG! We've hit a monumental $10M in our A-2 funding round, skyrocketing our total to $20M. A rousing ..read more