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Reddit Returns With New NFTs and Crypto Twitter Leaves Threads on Read
Reddit launched Gen 4 of its NFT Collectible Avatars while Amazon expanded its blockchain tools. Also, crypto influencers shared thoughts on Threads and indicated that they aren’t ready to leave Twitter just yet.
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By Rosie Perper
Jul 29, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 29, 2023
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McNuggets Land in The Sandbox
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OpenSea’s New Deal, McNuggets Land in the Metaverse
The NFT marketplace is letting collectors trade directly with one another, McDonald’s launches a virtual experience and more Web3 news of the week.
McNuggets Land in The Sandbox
By Toby Bochan
Jul 21, 2023 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2023
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Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck
Google is allowing NFTs in games in its play store, while Starbucks recruits Micah Johnson’s Aku character for its next at-bat with NFTs.
Google play on a laptop (Getty Images)
By Toby Bochan
Jul 14, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2023
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Bored Ape Yacht Club #3001 (OpenSea, modified by CoinDesk)
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Collectors Are Bored of Apes and Don’t Want to Pay Royalties
The floor price for Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs has sunk and creator royalty payments shrunk to their lowest in two years. Plus, Tom Brady’s sports collectibles site Autograph is reportedly moving away from crypto.
Bored Ape Yacht Club #3001 (OpenSea, modified by CoinDesk)
By Rosie Perper
Jul 7, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2023
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Azuki Elementals (OpenSea)
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Azuki Is Rebuilding After Its Elementals Mint Mishap
Azuki’s latest expansion of its NFT ecosystem missed the mark, while Candy Digital and Palm NFT are merging together to create a superpowered NFT production studio. Also, Warner Music Group and Polygon are launching a blockchain music accelerator program.
Azuki Elementals (OpenSea)
By Rosie Perper
Jun 30, 2023 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2023
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"Airphoria" (Nike/Epic Games)
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How Gaming, Loyalty and Entertainment Are Adapting to the Rise of NFTs and Web3
The gaming, entertainment and loyalty industries are poised for big changes, thanks to Web3 tech such as NFTs and DAOs. We talk to the experts on how. Plus, Nike and Puma announced new digital partnerships that show Web3 is still kicking.
"Airphoria" (Nike/Epic Games)
By Rosie Perper
Jun 23, 2023 at 6:32 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2023
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Sotheby's Grailed NFT auction on June 15, 2023. (Sam Ewen/CoinDesk)
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The $11M NFT Auction and Snoop Dogg’s Evolving Collection
Rapper Snoop Dogg's new NFTs will change as he tours this summer, while Sotheby’s concluded a successful second 3AC NFT auction.
Sotheby's Grailed NFT auction on June 15, 2023. (Sam Ewen/CoinDesk)
By Rosie Perper
Jun 16, 2023 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2023
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Louis Vuitton "Treasure Trunk" (Louis Vuitton)
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Louis Vuitton’s Soulbound Luxury NFTs, Apple’s Expensive Vision
Louis Vuitton is releasing a collection of NFTs retailing for $39,000 each. Plus, Apple announced its Vision Pro augmented reality headset.
Louis Vuitton "Treasure Trunk" (Louis Vuitton)
By Rosie Perper
Jun 9, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2023
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Dmitri Cherniak's Ringers #879 "The Goose" (Sotheby's)
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Sotheby’s Golden ‘Goose’ Sale and Mercedes Benz Puts NFTs in Motion
Sotheby’s will sell Dmitri Cherniak's landmark NFT at a live auction this month, while Mercedes Benz released the 'Maschine' and Nike teamed up with EA Sports.
Dmitri Cherniak's Ringers #879 "The Goose" (Sotheby's)
By Rosie Perper
Jun 2, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2023
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