Eisner nominated comics producer Macroverse launches its first series of NFT Avatars: DeadTown Zeds dropping 2/9/22! Uniquely, these Zombie characters are FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE, which means every attribute is chosen by the collectors. From freshly dead to fiendishly foul, YOU get to decide what your zombie looks like! … [Read more...] about Next-Gen comics app Macroverse announces the launch of fully customizable DeadTown Zed NFT avatar zombies
FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
FTX US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has raised $400 million in Series A funding round. … [Read more...] about FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based metaverse startup focused on NFTs and gaming, has raised $358,888,888 in a new funding round and is now valued at over $5 billion. … [Read more...] about Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
FTX launches $2 billion venture fund
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has set up a $2 billion fund FTX Ventures to invest in crypto-industry startups, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Amy Wu, who heads the fund. … [Read more...] about FTX launches $2 billion venture fund
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, revealed that he plans to allocate 1% of Brazil's second-most populous city's treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
According to a recent LinkedIn analysis, crypto-related job listings skyrocketed last year. … [Read more...] about Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
Blockchain Heroes Shows the Development of NFT Collectibles
One of the most common criticisms leveled against NFTs is that they’re not very attractive. Critics point to pixelated punks and multi-colored apes, and wonder why anyone would want to pay six bucks, let alone a six-figure sum, for ownership of an average-drawn doodle. Those critics are out of date. While they’ve been staring at avatars on Twitter, the NFT community has been … [Read more...] about Blockchain Heroes Shows the Development of NFT Collectibles
Customers Bank Deepens Commitment to Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Clients with Team Recruitment
Customers Bank, a top 100 digital forward commercial and consumer bank with approximately $19.1 billion in assets and the subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI), has made large-scale, strategic investments to broaden the depth and expertise of its Digital Asset Banking Team that supports the needs of commercial cryptocurrency and digital asset institutions. … [Read more...] about Customers Bank Deepens Commitment to Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Clients with Team Recruitment