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Seaside Resort in Slovenia Promotes Itself With NFTs
15.5.2022
The tourism organization in Portorož, a summer resort on the Adriatic coast of Slovenia, has decided to promote the destination using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The project represents the digital component of this year’s campaign to attract visitors to the region. Tourists...
Ukraine’s New Fundraising Platform Accepts Crypto, Allows Donors to Allocate Funds
11.5.2022
United24, a new fundraising platform announced recently by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accepts a number of cryptocurrencies, alongside traditional payment methods. The initiative also permits donors to choose how their money will be spent. Kyiv Launches New Platform for Donations Amid...
Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale
2.5.2022
Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Auction Digital Collectibles With Help...
Georgians Sell Russian Regions as NFTs to Raise Money for Ukraine
25.4.2022
A tech innovations firm based in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is now “selling Russia piece by piece” in the form of NFTs. The money from the collectibles, representing almost 2,500 Russian regions, will be used to help rebuild Ukraine, which was invaded by the Russian army...
Andreessen Horowitz Launches A16z Crypto Research Lab
24.4.2022
A16z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, the venture capital (VC) company that has invested millions in crypto-related projects, has announced the launch of its own crypto research lab. This new initiative seeks to marry academic research with producing ideas and putting them into practice...
Kadena Launches $100 Million Grant Fund to Develop Web3 Experiences
23.4.2022
Kadena, a proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency that also has the possibility of supporting smart contracts, has announced a new set of grants directed to incentivize the creation of Web3 experiences. This $100 million grant fund is part of the Kadena Eco initiative, whose objective is to offer...
US Air Force files trademark application for 'SpaceVerse' initiative
19.4.2022
SpaceVerse was defined as “a secure digital metaverse that converges terrestrial and space physical and digital realities" as well as provides a simulated environment for training
Web3 initiative Reli3f has raised over $1.5M for Ukrainian aid efforts
17.4.2022
Established in the days following the conflict's outbreak, the project has received considerable acclaim from the Web3 community for its conscientious intentions
NBA Launches Initiative Dedicated to Web3, Metaverse, and NFT Collectibles
16.4.2022
This week, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the launch of its own non-fungible token (NFT) initiative called “NBAxNFT.” According to the professional basketball league, the goal is to showcase “all things intersecting basketball and Web3, including NFTs...
Bitfinex and Tether Launch Public Fund to Support Salvadoran Families Affected by Gang Violence
12.4.2022
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Tether, issuer of USDT, the largest stablecoin by market cap, have partnered to launch a cryptocurrency fund to support Salvadoran families affected by gang violence. The two companies have donated 25 BTC to start the initiative, and expect many more will...
Starbucks announces NFT initiative as union-busting controversy continues
6.4.2022
Starbucks announced plans to get into the NFT business then fired a union leader the same day
Bandai Namco Announces Gundam Themed Metaverse
2.4.2022
Bandai Namco, a game developer and publishing company involved in the production of toys from several intellectual properties (IPs), has revealed more information about its $130-million metaverse gambit. The company says this new initiative will be based on its Gundam IP, being one of the first...
Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions
1.4.2022
Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The legislative initiative comes after Tokyo asked digital asset exchanges to strengthen transactions monitoring this month....
Ukraine Pushes for Membership in European Blockchain Partnership
30.3.2022
Activists and lawmakers in Kyiv are urging the EU to accept Ukraine as a member of the European Blockchain Partnership. They believe the recently adopted law “On Virtual Assets” opens the way for the country to become a blockchain leader on the Old Continent. Kyiv Officials Hope...
Canadian Musician Grimes Reveals ‘Intergalactic Children’s Metaverse Book’ at Avalanche Summit
27.3.2022
At the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, the Canadian musician and record producer Grimes announced she plans to launch an “intergalactic children’s metaverse book.” Grimes’ children’s metaverse book project is part of a $100 million initiative started by...
Grimes Announces ‘Children’s Metaverse Book’ as Part of $100M Avalanche Initiative
25.3.2022
The Avalanche Foundation is making a major push to bring art and entertainment to the home of AVAX
Metametaverse Secures $2 Million — Aims to Achieve Metaverse Interoperability
20.3.2022
Metametaverse, a company whose purpose is the integration and interoperation of different metaverses, has already secured funding of $2 million for this idea. Joel Dietz, the founding father of this initiative and also from the uber-popular wallet Metamask, has stated this task might be achieved...
US Treasury Launching Cryptocurrency Awareness Program
12.3.2022
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is launching a cryptocurrency awareness program. “We’re just trying to raise awareness without trying to stamp out new technology and new innovation,” said an official of the Treasury. Treasury’s Efforts to Raise Crypto Awareness...
Princeton launches blockchain research initiative with $20M from crypto-alumni
11.3.2022
The university hopes to discover new use cases for blockchain technology with a donation made by four alumni including Mike Novogratz and Joe Lubin
Treasury to launch financial education initiative around crypto investments
9.3.2022
More education and awareness for crypto asset investing “would be helpful” according to Treasury officials