Web3
Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against MetaBirkins NFTs, Setting Powerful Precedent for NFT Creators
The verdict ends a year-long battle between the French luxury house and NFT artist Mason Rothschild over his MetaBirkin NFT collection.
Fan Token Project Chiliz Rolls Out Layer 1 Blockchain; Token Surges 20%
The EVM-Compatible blockchain will allow token holders to stake (delegate) their tokens to receive rewards.
Designer Sean Wotherspoon Launches First Digital Wearables Collection on MNTGE
The inaugural collection takes inspiration from vintage pieces in the Nike collaborator's own closet.
NFT Market Share Battle Ramps Up Between OpenSea and Blur
A side-by-side comparison of the two NFT marketplaces using Nansen data suggests that while Blur has seen rapid growth in volumes, it is still lagging behind OpenSea in terms of number of sales and interacting wallets.
Hedera's HBAR Token Spikes as Dell Joins Hedera Governing Council
Computer manufacturer Dell has become a member of the Hedera Governing Council to develop decentralized applications to help its customers with their blockchain and Web3-related ventures. Hedera's HBAR token spiked higher on the news. "The Hash" panel discusses Dell's association with blockchain and crypto that goes back nearly a decade.
File-Sharing Service WeTransfer Partners With Blockchain Platform Minima on Mobile NFT Solution
The layer 1 blockchain is currently in its testnet phase and plans to go live in March in 180 countries.
Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences
The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the brand's famous handbag.
What Is an Open Edition NFT Sale?
The mechanic allows for any number of artwork editions to be minted in a given collection, making the work more accessible to the masses.
A Second US Property Is Sold Via NFT, Roofstock Says
Digital real estate platform Roofstock sold a second property in Alabama through a non-fungible token (NFT). It was enabled by its Web3 subsidiary Roofstock onChain. "The buyer was a Web2 buyer," says Head of Web3 Initiatives Sanjay Raghavan. He explains how the transaction was settled.
