We present the NFT News Digest for the past week from 21 to 27 April. Follow the links to learn more about each news. And here are the main market news for this week: Telegram, the renowned instant-messaging platform, has unveiled plans to tokenize its stickers and emojis, transitioning them into NFTs on the TON blockchain. OKX and Man City, last year’s treble winners, are launching the ‘Unseen City Shirts’ campaign, featuring redesigned commemorative football shirts available for minting as NFTs. Square Enix, the renowned developer behind popular JRPG franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon ..read more

Square Enix, the renowned developer behind popular JRPG franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has announced a collaboration with major metaverse investment firm Animoca Brands to develop its own crypto-based NFT game. Our subsidiary @Animocabrandskk has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with @SquareEnix to strengthen the global marketing of SYMBIOGENESIS (@symbiogenesisPR), SQUARE ENIX’S game and associated collection of 10,000 NFT characters with game utility.… pic.twitter.com/5L75uaIYcP — Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) April 22, 2024 Under the partnership, Square ..read more

OKX and Man City, last year’s treble winners, are launching the ‘Unseen City Shirts’ campaign, featuring redesigned commemorative football shirts available for minting as NFTs. This unique project allows fans worldwide to collect digital versions of ‘Unseen’ football shirts through the OKX app, with the chance to redeem them for exclusive prizes. Want to win with @okx? Claim your free Unseen City Shirt digital collectible with the chance to secure even more prizes! — Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2024 Unseen City Shirts NFT campaign: A New Way to Engage Fans The first shirt in the c ..read more

Telegram, the renowned instant-messaging platform, has unveiled plans to tokenize its stickers and emojis, transitioning them into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the TON blockchain. Pavel Durov, the co-founder and CEO of Telegram, disclosed this initiative during the Token2049 event in Dubai, emphasizing the significant role of NFTs deeply ingrained in human culture and communication. With over 700 billion stickers shared monthly on Telegram, the decision to tokenize stickers and emojis stems from their immense popularity and potential to spread virally. Durov highlighted the importance of int ..read more

We present the NFT News Digest for the past week from 14 to 20 April. Follow the links to learn more about each news. And here are the main market news for this week: CyberKongz, a pioneering Ethereum NFT project, has ventured into the realm of Bitcoin NFTs with the launch of its highly anticipated collection, Prometheans. The value of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs has plummeted by more than 90% from its peak, hitting a low not seen since 2021. Adidas and move-to-earn platform STEPN are joining forces to introduce a limited collection of NFT sneakers, merging fitness with cutting-edge tech ..read more

A groundbreaking collaboration between Adidas and move-to-earn platform STEPN is set to revolutionize the world of virtual sneakers. The two giants are joining forces to introduce a limited collection of non-fungible token (NFT) sneakers, merging fitness with cutting-edge technology. STEPN x adidas Raffle Mint To kick-off our collaboration with @adidas and @altsbyadidas, we are raffling 990 co-branded Genesis Sneakers on https://t.co/8NpUgEfKRT, priced at 10,000 GMT per Sneaker, on @solana These co-branded Sneakers will come with exclusive perks: They… pic.twitter.com/0Lb4sTFidC — STEPN | P ..read more

CyberKongz, a pioneering Ethereum NFT project, has ventured into the realm of Bitcoin NFTs with the launch of its highly anticipated collection, Prometheans. This move comes strategically ahead of the upcoming Runes Protocol debut and the much-anticipated Bitcoin Halving event. Introducing: Prometheans A Pre-Rune collection by CyberKongz. Almost three years ago we changed the Ethereum NFT landscape forever by pioneering the combination of ERC-721 with ERC-20. The launch of $BANANA set the standard for utility in the web3 space. Paving the way and… pic.twitter.com/5aKr0ZRfng — CyberKongz (@Cyb ..read more

In a strategic move to focus on core projects, Yuga Labs has transferred ownership of two gaming intellectual properties, HV-MTL and Legends of the Mara, to the prominent Web3 gaming studio, Faraway. This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Faraway @farawaygg as it expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the gaming industry. Big news to share: Faraway is acquiring HV-MTL and Legends of the Mara. We’re incredibly excited to take this IP to new heights by building on the strong foundation that Yuga has created. That starts by rewarding the community. Keep an eye on ..read more

Ronin, the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain developed by Sky Mavis, is gearing up for the arrival of Ragnarok: Monster World, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set to launch in the third quarter of 2024. It's true. It's official. pic.twitter.com/DPI6YeH8Zy — Ragnarok: Monster World (@RagmonNFT) April 17, 2024 The partnership between Ronin and Ragnarok: Monster World represents a significant milestone for both the gaming and blockchain industries. Developed by ZERO X AND (0x&), in collaboration with Gravity, the game introduces players to the captivating univer ..read more

In a significant milestone for the NFT space, Magic Eden, a Solana-based marketplace, emerged as the leading platform in March, surpassing industry giant Blur. According to CoinGecko’s Q1 2024 report released on April 17, Magic Eden experienced a staggering 194.4% surge in NFT trading volume, reaching $756.5 million, while Blur’s volume saw a marginal increase to $530.4 million. CoinGecko 2024 Q1 Crypto Industry Report is now LIVE After a strong 2023 Q4, the total crypto market cap continued rallying by 65% in 2024 Q1, reaching a high of $2.9T in March. Here are 7 key highlights you shouldn ..read more