NFT Marketplace OpenSea Valued at $1.5B in $100M Funding Round Led by A16z
Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is the latest crypto unicorn with a total valuation of $1.5 billion after a $100 million Series B round that closed Tuesday, led by Silicon Valley’s best-known VC, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Georgia to Put Its Wine on the Blockchain
The eastern European country of Georgia is partnering with Norway-based blockchain trading platform WiV Technology to put some of its wine on the blockchain, enabling investors and enthusiasts to track provenance and buy and sell associated NFTs. “How do you transfer real-world things to the blockchain?” host Naomi Brockwell asked.
State of DeFi, Crypto Crackdowns in Thailand
Mukaya (Tai) Panich, Chief Venture and Investment Officer of SCB 10x, the technology and innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, discusses the state of crypto in Thailand on the heels of its SEC banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as NFTs. Plus, her take on bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi.
First NFT Company Accepted Into UN Global Compact
Membership of the Global Compact requires companies to align their business models with the Ten Principles derived from U.N. declarations on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
Georgia to Put Its Wine on the Blockchain
NFTs for the wine and its provenance will be minted and made available on WiV's blockchain-based trading platform.
Rolexes in DeFi? NFT Marketplace 4K Raises $3M to Combine NFTs and Luxury Goods
4K aims to bring NFTs of vault-stored valuables into the world of decentralized finance.
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Valued at $1.5B in $100M Funding Round Led by A16z
The NFT venue has crossed into the rarefied air of crypto unicorns.
Polygon Launches Unit to Grow Blockchain Gaming, NFTs
The Ethereum-scaling project has introduced Polygon Studios to "bridge the gap between Web 2 and Web 3 gaming."
South China Morning Post to Mint Historical Records as NFTs
The SCMP introduced its ARTIFACT standard for recording historical accounts and assets on the blockchain as NFTs.
Alibaba’s E-Commerce Website Taobao to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival
NEAR Protocol is working with Web3Games and Chinese artist Heshan Huang to sell NFT-based “real estate.”
