🖼 'Parallel' Teases Open Beta Plans as New Ethereum NFT Cards Launch
Parallel, the NFT card-battler that Decrypt’s GG named as its 2023 game of the year, may soon be launching to a much larger audience amid teases of an open beta launch on the horizon. Currently available in a closed beta test that’s gradually letting more players in, Parallel said on Twitter (aka X) late Wednesday that info on the open beta is coming “soon.”
Parallel, the NFT card-battler that Decrypt’s GG named as its 2023 game of the year, may soon be launching to a much larger audience amid teases of an open beta launch on the horizon. Currently available in a closed beta test that’s gradually letting more players in, Parallel said on Twitter (aka X) late Wednesday that info on the open beta is coming “soon.”
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🔫 Apple's 'Vision Pro' Set to Get First Crypto-Focused Metaverse App From Victoria VR
The crypto-meets-virtual reality (VR) developer Victoria VR says it's working to release the first metaverse app from a blockchain-related company on the Apple headset "Vision Pro." The project's metaverse consists of "ultra-realistic graphics and immersive gameplay," which will be able to supplement Vision Pro's technologies, the company said in a statement on Friday.
The crypto-meets-virtual reality (VR) developer Victoria VR says it's working to release the first metaverse app from a blockchain-related company on the Apple headset "Vision Pro." The project's metaverse consists of "ultra-realistic graphics and immersive gameplay," which will be able to supplement Vision Pro's technologies, the company said in a statement on Friday.
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🔫 Africa’s first metaverse launches $UBUNTU token
Scheduled for launch on February 29, the metaverse company says the $UBUNTU token will serve as a practical tool and “catalyst for positive change”. The token will be used in Ubuntuland, Africarare’s 3D virtual reality environment, which has, to date enticed 90 000 users and has sold virtual space over 200 individual and corporate landowners. Companies that have bought virtual real estate in the metaverse include Nedbank, MTN, Primedia and Singularity Group.
Scheduled for launch on February 29, the metaverse company says the $UBUNTU token will serve as a practical tool and “catalyst for positive change”. The token will be used in Ubuntuland, Africarare’s 3D virtual reality environment, which has, to date enticed 90 000 users and has sold virtual space over 200 individual and corporate landowners. Companies that have bought virtual real estate in the metaverse include Nedbank, MTN, Primedia and Singularity Group.
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💰 BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Ranks Fifth in 2024 Inflows Among All ETFs
Only 17 days after its launch, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become one of the top five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of 2024 based on inflows, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence.
Only 17 days after its launch, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become one of the top five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of 2024 based on inflows, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence.
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🖼 NFTs Are 'Not Dead,' Alchemy's Protocol Specialist Says
Alchemy's protocol specialist Jason Windawi joins "First Mover" to discuss Alchemy’s latest Web3 development report, which highlighted Solana gaining momentum and EVM development activity rising. Windawi also explains why he thinks non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are not dead. "I think NFTs are one of the most interesting spaces," Windawi said.
Alchemy's protocol specialist Jason Windawi joins "First Mover" to discuss Alchemy’s latest Web3 development report, which highlighted Solana gaining momentum and EVM development activity rising. Windawi also explains why he thinks non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are not dead. "I think NFTs are one of the most interesting spaces," Windawi said.
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🇪🇸 Spain’s finance ministry targets crypto, NFTs with new tax reform
The Spanish Ministry of Finance aims to enhance its authority to seize crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as part of a new tax reform. The Ministry of Finance of Spain is gearing up to push a new tax reform that would grant it new power to seize cryptocurrencies and digital collectibles in case of failure to pay taxes, according to the Spanish daily newspaper El Economista.
The Spanish Ministry of Finance aims to enhance its authority to seize crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as part of a new tax reform. The Ministry of Finance of Spain is gearing up to push a new tax reform that would grant it new power to seize cryptocurrencies and digital collectibles in case of failure to pay taxes, according to the Spanish daily newspaper El Economista.
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💰 Bitcoin NFT Project Taproot Wizards Sells Out First Collection, Raking in $13M
Bitcoin Ordinals project Taproot Wizards saw robust uptake for its inaugural "Quantum Cats" digital-art sale on Monday, despite severe tech issues that delayed the planned mint three times last week. All 3,000 of the NFT-like collectibles in the series had sold by the end of a public mint on Monday, at a fixed price of 0.1 BTC ($4,265) each – for total revenue of nearly $13 million.
Bitcoin Ordinals project Taproot Wizards saw robust uptake for its inaugural "Quantum Cats" digital-art sale on Monday, despite severe tech issues that delayed the planned mint three times last week. All 3,000 of the NFT-like collectibles in the series had sold by the end of a public mint on Monday, at a fixed price of 0.1 BTC ($4,265) each – for total revenue of nearly $13 million.
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🖼 NFT Platform X2Y2 Pro Joins the Oasys Blockchain Gaming Ecosystem
X2Y2 Pro, a leading platform for NFT holders and traders, has officially joined the Oasys blockchain gaming ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Web3 gaming. Oasys’ Verse layers are akin to blockchain layers, offering game developers versatile platforms for building. X2Y2 Pro will also soon be integrated into Oasys’ Layer-1 Hub-Layer, described as an EVM sidechain for gaming.
X2Y2 Pro, a leading platform for NFT holders and traders, has officially joined the Oasys blockchain gaming ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Web3 gaming. Oasys’ Verse layers are akin to blockchain layers, offering game developers versatile platforms for building. X2Y2 Pro will also soon be integrated into Oasys’ Layer-1 Hub-Layer, described as an EVM sidechain for gaming.
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🖼 Doodles and G-Shock Collabs for a NFT-Inspired Watch Collection
Doodles, the digital asset firm renowned for its vibrant and sought-after NFT collection, has joined forces with G-Shock, the luxury watch brand known for its durable and innovative designs. This partnership aims to launch an NFT-inspired watch collection that is not only a nod to the digital future but also a testament to the enduring appeal of high-quality craftsmanship.
Doodles, the digital asset firm renowned for its vibrant and sought-after NFT collection, has joined forces with G-Shock, the luxury watch brand known for its durable and innovative designs. This partnership aims to launch an NFT-inspired watch collection that is not only a nod to the digital future but also a testament to the enduring appeal of high-quality craftsmanship.
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🔫 FORTNITE IS POISED TO WIN THE METAVERSE WITH DISNEYS MAGIC
The metaverse is still being built, a buzzword of technology that can be used in between the hype and AI-eras. Having said that, after weeks of news this week one company is increasingly positioning to dominate the near future. The multiyear project will deploy Epics under thehood technology and Fortnite Social Gaming ecosystem to bring characters from Disney’ vast intellectual property vault. Disney will take a $1,5 billion stake in Epic.
The metaverse is still being built, a buzzword of technology that can be used in between the hype and AI-eras. Having said that, after weeks of news this week one company is increasingly positioning to dominate the near future. The multiyear project will deploy Epics under thehood technology and Fortnite Social Gaming ecosystem to bring characters from Disney’ vast intellectual property vault. Disney will take a $1,5 billion stake in Epic.
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🖼 TOM BRADY NFT FETCHES MIND-BLOWING $40K IN PRE-SUPER BOWL FRENZY
The emerging trend of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has gained significant traction in the world of sports, with high-profile athletes like Tom Brady becoming key players in this digital marketplace. Recently, a notable NFT featuring Tom Brady was sold for $40,000 just ahead of the Super Bowl. This sale highlights the growing interest and value placed on digital collectibles within the sports community.
The emerging trend of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has gained significant traction in the world of sports, with high-profile athletes like Tom Brady becoming key players in this digital marketplace. Recently, a notable NFT featuring Tom Brady was sold for $40,000 just ahead of the Super Bowl. This sale highlights the growing interest and value placed on digital collectibles within the sports community.
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💰 Tensor Dominates Solana NFT Market with 77% Share
Tensor’s NFT marketplace success reflects its innovation, ease of use, and strong security, improving user trading experiences. Tensor’s market share growth is particularly noteworthy when compared to its competitors. Magic Eden, once the leading NFT marketplace on Solana, now holds 18.5% of the market share, while Solanart, another prominent platform, has seen its share dwindle to just 0.96%.
Tensor’s NFT marketplace success reflects its innovation, ease of use, and strong security, improving user trading experiences. Tensor’s market share growth is particularly noteworthy when compared to its competitors. Magic Eden, once the leading NFT marketplace on Solana, now holds 18.5% of the market share, while Solanart, another prominent platform, has seen its share dwindle to just 0.96%.
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🔫 Metaverse in Healthcare Market Size to Surpass USD 81,990 Million by 2032
The global metaverse in healthcare market size accounted for 12,230 million in 2024, grew to USD 14,970 million in 2025, and is expanding at a double-digit CAGR of 26.3% from 2023 to 2032. According to a recent metaverse poll, 66% of US corporate executives actively engage with the metaverse, and 82% expect it to be an aspect of "business as usual" within the next three years or shorter.
The global metaverse in healthcare market size accounted for 12,230 million in 2024, grew to USD 14,970 million in 2025, and is expanding at a double-digit CAGR of 26.3% from 2023 to 2032. According to a recent metaverse poll, 66% of US corporate executives actively engage with the metaverse, and 82% expect it to be an aspect of "business as usual" within the next three years or shorter.
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🪙 Ethereum NFT volume approaching yearly high as Pudgy Penguins eye #2 spot
While this fall undoubtedly saw a significant rise in Bitcoin NFT trading, the volume of Ethereum NFTs traded on-chain is currently at its highest weekly level since the week of Feb. 26, 2023, according to data from The Block. The increase in Ethereum NFT volume comes as the current #3 NFT collection by market cap, Pudgy Penguins, approaches the market cap of its rival, the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection owned by Yuga Labs. Yuga Labs also owns Cyberpunks, the #1 collection by floor price.
While this fall undoubtedly saw a significant rise in Bitcoin NFT trading, the volume of Ethereum NFTs traded on-chain is currently at its highest weekly level since the week of Feb. 26, 2023, according to data from The Block. The increase in Ethereum NFT volume comes as the current #3 NFT collection by market cap, Pudgy Penguins, approaches the market cap of its rival, the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection owned by Yuga Labs. Yuga Labs also owns Cyberpunks, the #1 collection by floor price.
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💰 Tensor Dominates Solana NFT Market with 77% Share
Tensor’s NFT marketplace success reflects its innovation, ease of use, and strong security, improving user trading experiences. Tensor’s market share growth is particularly noteworthy when compared to its competitors. Magic Eden, once the leading NFT marketplace on Solana, now holds 18.5% of the market share, while Solanart, another prominent platform, has seen its share dwindle to just 0.96%.
Tensor’s NFT marketplace success reflects its innovation, ease of use, and strong security, improving user trading experiences. Tensor’s market share growth is particularly noteworthy when compared to its competitors. Magic Eden, once the leading NFT marketplace on Solana, now holds 18.5% of the market share, while Solanart, another prominent platform, has seen its share dwindle to just 0.96%.
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🖼 Aelf Showcases Scalable Blockchain Solutions at NFT Paris Event
Paris, France - From February 23rd to 24th, 2024, the Grand Palais Éphémère will buzz with excitement as the NFT Paris event takes center stage. Among the distinguished participants, Aelf, a high-performance, next-generation blockchain system, will be showcasing its scalable blockchain solutions. At the heart of Aelf's ecosystem is the ELF token, which serves multiple purposes, including network resource management, smart contract execution, and participation in Aelf's governance system.
Paris, France - From February 23rd to 24th, 2024, the Grand Palais Éphémère will buzz with excitement as the NFT Paris event takes center stage. Among the distinguished participants, Aelf, a high-performance, next-generation blockchain system, will be showcasing its scalable blockchain solutions. At the heart of Aelf's ecosystem is the ELF token, which serves multiple purposes, including network resource management, smart contract execution, and participation in Aelf's governance system.
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