State Department of Motor Vehicles divisions aren’t exactly known for efficiency. However, a new pilot project from California’s state DMV could look to change that. The state is now kicking off a pilot program, which will operate on Tezos, to Read More
Crypto Reacts: DoJ’s Hyped Announcement Results In Comedic Relief | Bitcoinist.com
Speculation on ‘Crypto Twitter’ started going wild after a Department of Justice announcement early on Wednesday regarding a following press release. With very vague and non-descriptive language, the DoJ made an announcement that a press release detailing “International Crypto Enforcement Read More
Crypto’s Year In Sports: A 2022 Review | Bitcoinist.com
BitStarz Player Lands $2,459,124 Record Win! Could you be next big winner? 5 BTC + 300 Free Spins for new players & 15 BTC + 35.000 Free Spins every month, only at mBitcasino. Play Now! Get 30 FREE SPINS at Read More
Founder Of Multi-Million Dollar NFT Rugpull ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ Facing Fraud Charges | Bitcoinist.com
Federal charges are coming down on a twenty-four year old NFT project developer who rug pulled his NFT collection, running off with nearly $3M in funds. It’s the latest federal pursuit of crypto rugpullers, an endeavor that is relatively new Read More
Top Solana NFT Projects DeGods & y00ts Announce Departure, Will Migrate To New Blockchains | Bitcoinist.com
Solana’s struggles continue. The FTX fallout, which included heaps of speculation around the degree of Alameda Research exposure – which is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars – has seemingly bled into the blockchain’s NFT scene, Read More
As Social Media Sizzles, Decentralized Competitors Enter The Fray | Bitcoinist.com
It’s been a hot series of storylines for major social media outlets lately. All eyes have been on social when it comes to crypto news and discourse. Announcements are often made through social outlets like Twitter, community building for projects Read More
Social Engineering Strikes Again As $1M+ Bored Ape Collection Stolen | Bitcoinist.com
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs have become a staple in crypto culture. As one of the most recognizable collections in the NFT landscape, that too has come with a major target for scammers, hackers, and other unsavory players. As the Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
One of the biggest stages in sports is approaching it’s final match, as France and Argentina are set to face off in a storyline matchup on Sunday. Argentinian Lionel Messi sets to bring home his first World Cup championship despite Read More
OneOf And eBay Launch Latest NFT Collection Celebrating Iconic Rock Band Led Zeppelin | Bitcoinist.com
NFT platform OneOf made a splash during bull market roars of Q1 when the Quincy Jones-backed Web3 firm paired up with Warner Music Group. The growing, audio-focused NFT platform has continued to push ahead despite broader macro headwinds across the Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
Sports are not immune to contagion. FTX is another stark reminder, as fallout continues this past week – this time a sponsorship deal for a powerhouse soccer club and Amber Group. Meanwhile, more athlete-led NFT projects continue to unfold, and Read More
Nike Announces “1st Native Web3 Sneaker,” Courtesy Of NFT Property RTFKT | Bitcoinist.com
Not without it’s hiccups, Nike has formally announced it’s first “native web3 sneaker” this week, courtesy of it’s NFT / web3 arm, RTFKT. Now, as the industry leader in the sneaker game continues to show investment in building it’s infrastructure Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
Is it doom and gloom for crypto engagement and sports? The answer from top crypto executives is a mixed bag as the Sports Business Journal Dealmakers Conference inquiries from some of the highest ranked sports executives in the business. Meanwhile, Read More
Takeaways From FTX’s Bankman-Fried’s Showing At NYTimes Dealbook Summit | Bitcoinist.com
For FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, it was a sky-high ride and thus far, a meteoric crash of nearly unparalleled proportions. Now, SBF has made his first ‘public appearance’ since FTX’s meltdown, despite many crypto spectator’s disdain. Let’s review some of Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
Eyes are still all on FTX, even when it comes to sports and crypto. However, with the World Cup underway, the hype for football-based fan tokens has cooled, and so too has the forward-looking outlook for sports sponsorships and crypto. Read More
Sayonara, Solana? Magic Eden Announces Polygon Integration | Bitcoinist.com
Is Magic Eden shifting away from Solana, or simply hedging their cross-chain bets? Regardless of motive, the NFT marketplace that has served as the top dog in Solana’s NFT ecosystem is adding Polygon to the mix. Previously, Magic Eden has Read More
Mattel Launches NFT Platform Via ‘Mattel Creations,’ Pivots From WAX To Flow Blockchain | Bitcoinist.com
Toy manufacturer Mattel is doubling down on their NFT pursuits, announcing the launch of NFTs on a new dedicated platform, ‘Mattel Creations,’ this week. In a press release obtained by Bitcoinist on Monday, Mattel shared their new platform pursuits, which Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
FTX continues to dominate the headlines as fallout – or suspicion of it – ensues. Sports is no exception; FTX once held a bevy of sports sponsorships and partners across a variety of verticals; those deals are in the rearview, Read More
FTX Fallout: Sports Edition | Bitcoinist.com
As the drama and contagion surrounding the FTX fallout continues to unfold, so too have the sports brands, personalities and properties that were associated with the exchange. Part of why FTX’s damage is seemingly so residual lies within the fact Read More
Crypto Corner: The Sports Slice | Bitcoinist.com
Sports and crypto found a slower week as the field of play is host to all of the newsworthy action this past week. In U.S. sports, baseball comes to a close, the NBA and NFL seasons are in early to Read More