Rosie Perper

Rosie Perper was the Deputy Managing Editor for Web3 and Learn, focusing on the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs and emerging technology like VR/AR. She has previously worked across breaking news, global finance, tech, culture and business. She holds a small amount of BTC and ETH and several NFTs. Subscribe to her weekly newsletter, The Airdrop.

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Web3

Mastercard’s NFT Leader Quits, Mints His Resignation Letter on the Way Out

"I have long been fascinated by the potential of Web3 to change the world for the better and I believe that now more than ever is the right time for me to fully immerse myself in the space," wrote Satvik Sethi.

"New Beginnings" NFT by Satvik Sethi (Manifold.xyz/LinkedIn)

Web3

ImmutableX to Launch All-In-One Passport System to Onboard New Gamers Into Web3

The new tool, scheduled to launch in April 2023, will act as a non-custodial wallet, gamer profile and authentication solution for Web3 gamers.

(Marko Geber/Getty Images)

Web3

Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series 'Fraggle Rock' Releases NFT Trading Cards

Fans of the 1980s fantasy Muppet television show can collect digital trading cards and connect with other fans through an app.

Fraggle Rock (The Jim Henson Company)

Web3

VitaDAO Closes $4.1M Funding Round With Pfizer Ventures for Longevity Research

The decentralized autonomous organization told CoinDesk that crypto enthusiasts, including Vitalik Buterin, have long been interested in funding research to extend human life.

(VitaDAO)

Web3

Premier League Inks Deal With Digital Trading Card Platform Sorare

The English soccer league has been considering a partnership with a crypto platform to expand its NFT offerings since 2021.

Premier League soccer ball (Getty Images)

Finanças

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin to CEO

The former Magic Leap executive will now oversee all business operations for Lamina1 and ensure the execution of the company’s product roadmap,

Rebecca Barkin (lamina1.com)

Web3

Kevin Rose's NFT Wallet With 40 High-Value Collectibles Hacked

The Proof CEO was the victim of a phishing scam that drained millions of dollars worth of rare tokens, according to one estimate.

Chromie Squiggles (Art Blocks)

Web3

Doodles Releases Eagerly Awaited New NFT Project Doodles 2 on Flow

The latest NFT experience from the Doodles team allows holders to personalize their Doodles characters on-chain.

NFT collection Doodles on NFT marketplace OpenSea (modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Expands to Polygon Network

Polygon Labs will also be making a "strategic investment" in Fractal, which aims to "build the future of gaming."

(Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Web3

Porsche NFT Collection Fails to Gain Traction as Mint Kicks Into Gear

The floor price of the collection on the secondary market fell below its minting price of 0.911 ETH in the hours after it opened sales to the public.

(Sean Gallup/Getty Images)