Web3 Latest News 2023/3/15
NFTs
Digital artist Pak sells NFT collection for $22 million: Digital artist Pak sold a collection of NFTs for $22 million, with one piece selling for $2.9 million. The sale was conducted on NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway.
Visa buys CryptoPunk NFT for $150,000: Payments giant Visa purchased a CryptoPunk NFT for $150,000, signaling its interest in the NFT market and the potential for NFTs to be used in its business.
Sotheby's to hold NFT auction: Auction house Sotheby's announced it will hold an NFT sale in collaboration with digital artist Pak in April 2022. The auction will feature a new NFT series created by Pak.
NBA Top Shot surpasses $1 billion in sales: The NFT platform NBA Top Shot, which allows users to buy and trade NBA highlights, surpassed $1 billion in sales since its launch in 2020.
Christie's to hold first-ever auction of physical artwork with attached NFT: Auction house Christie's announced it will hold its first-ever sale of a physical artwork with an attached NFT. The artwork, by artist Trevor Jones, is expected to sell for up to $100,000.
Metaplex raises $60 million for NFT marketplace: Metaplex, a blockchain platform for NFTs, raised $60 million in funding from investors including Coinbase and Andreessen Horowitz to build a new NFT marketplace.
NFT sales hit new high in November 2021: NFT sales hit a new high in November 2021, with $1.08 billion in sales according to DappRadar. The surge was driven by popular NFT collections and increased interest from celebrities and musicians.
Facebook announces Metaverse plans: Facebook announced its plans to build a Metaverse, a virtual space where users can interact with each other and digital content. The company also mentioned the potential for NFTs to be used within the Metaverse.
NFTs used to raise funds for charity: Several charities have used NFTs to raise funds, including the Binance Charity Foundation which raised $4 million through an NFT auction.
First-ever NFT art museum opens in France: The first-ever NFT art museum opened in Nice, France, featuring digital artworks by several artists. The museum was created in partnership with blockchain platform Binance.
Metaverse:
"MWC 2023: The metaverse in the spotlight but industry has its doubts" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"Colombia makes history by hosting court hearing in the metaverse" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"Take a virtual hot air balloon trip over Saudi Arabia's ancient tombs" (SEE)
"Is the metaverse just a gimmick? Here’s how companies are gearing up for the next stage of the Internet" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"Climate-threatened Tuvalu to become first digital nation in metaverse" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"An AI robot as CEO: Is this the future of work in the metaverse?" (WORK)
"Why is crime fighting agency Interpol creating its own metaverse?" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"Venice Immersive explores the Metaverse as a new Artistic Medium" (CULTURE NEWS)
"Huge amounts of money are being poured into the metaverse, an alternative world where you can work, play and meet people without ever leaving your home" (THE EXCHANGE)
Blockchain:
"Could AI-powered chatbots change how we view life and death?" (World)
"AI afterlife: 'Grief tech' is bringing loved ones back from the dead" (Business)
"The new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis by H. Moser & Cie" (Touch)
"2023 tech predictions: AI, crypto and EU regulation" (BIZTECH NEWS)
"The war in Ukraine has seen the industry pull together to support hospitality colleagues and refugees" (TRAVEL NEWS)
"Twitter takeover: Why does Elon Musk's multi-billion buyout matter?" (Touch)
"New virtual economy: what does the rise of The Metaverse mean?" (THE EXCHANGE)