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NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Mintable teams with Singapore's Ministry for a family-friendly NFT Eco Treasure Hunt at the 2025 Youth4Climate Festival to promote sustainability education.
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Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Adidas has unveiled its first physical shoe range, featuring 1,200 pairs of limited-edition Ultraboost 5s, in a collaborative leap with STEPN GO.
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New Adidas shoe combines digital advancements, traditional fitness

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Adidas is launching its first physical shoe collection linked to its NFT series with STEPN GO, featuring 1,200 limited-edition Ultraboost 5 running shoes.
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Animoca Brands raises USD $10 million for Mocaverse expansion

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Animoca Brands has raised an additional USD $10 million to expand Mocaverse, enhancing Web3 adoption and interoperability efforts across the network.
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Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.
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Cristiano Ronaldo partners with Binance for new NFT collection

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Binance partners with Cristiano Ronaldo for Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia NFT collection, offering fans exclusive perks and unique experiences.
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Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.
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Sweat Economy launches ecosystem in the United States

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Sweat Economy, the Web3 ecosystem, has expanded into the United States to an expected 140 million users and eight new countries.
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Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Mastercard is testing the tokenisation of Central Bank Digital Currencies on various blockchains, enabling secure transactions between different blockchains.
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Binance-powered global tour by The Weeknd heads to ANZ

Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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Binance's global tour with The Weeknd, integrating Web3 tech for a enhanced fan experience, kicks off in Australia and New Zealand this November.
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The most slept-on and unseen sector in New Zealand

Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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New Zealand's Web3 sector is quietly thriving, with successful startups like IMMERSVE and Non-Fungible Labs leading the way, despite mainstream skepticism.
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Australia's digital asset landscape is evolving – report

Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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A report into the Australian cryptocurrency industry has found almost half of Australians are unaware of the obligation to report crypto holdings to the ATO.
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Metaverse revolution redefining the gaming industry: Fact.MR

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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The global metaverse gaming market is expected to garner US$1.3 trillion by the end of 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 38.2% from 2023 to 2033.
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How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.
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Imperva uncovers vulnerabilities in NFT marketplace OpenSea

Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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Imperva threat team has uncovered recently that NFT marketplace OpenSea is affected by a vulnerability that reveals users' identities.
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A New Year’s resolution fit for 2023: 7 ways to participate in the metaverse and the tech to match

Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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With the idea of the metaverse gaining momentum in the past year, why not resolve to educate yourself as to what the future might hold?.
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Forrester research reveals new metaverse outlook

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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Forrester's report reveals the need for businesses to develop a strategy for the metaverse, as consumer demand remains low and familiarity is limited.
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The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail

Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.
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NFTs are ready to disrupt the ticketing world

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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NFTs are revolutionizing the events industry by offering secure, transparent, and scam-proof ticketing solutions. Here's how they work.
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Getty Images delves into the world of NFTs with Candy Digital

Tue, 24th May 2022
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Getty Images and Candy Digital, the next-generation digital collectible company, have announced a new multi-year partnership agreement.