NFTs
UNXD Raises $4M to Bring Luxury Fashion to the Metaverse
The raise included participation from prominent metaverse investors Animoca Brands and Polygon Studios.

Ukrainian Boxer Wladimir Klitschko Releases NFT Collection to Support Relief Effort
All proceeds will be donated to the Ukraine Red Cross and UNICEF as Russia’s invasion continues.

World of Women Teams Up With The Sandbox for $25M Inclusivity Push
The new WoW Foundation will use the funding to invest in education and mentorship to increase female participation in Web 3 and the metaverse.

A New NFT Grouping Is Born: Minorities Promoting Their Cultures
Jews, turbaned male Sikhs, and hijab-wearing women are the first to explore digital extensions of their identities.

Papa John's Plans NFT Drop Despite Prior Warning From UK Advertising Regulator
The collection of 19,840 NFTs has been minted on Tezos and takes the form of nine different pizza hot bag designs.

DraftKings Becomes Polygon Validator After NFT Marketplace Clocks $44M in Sales
Zero Hash is providing the technical chops for the sports betting platform to become one of Polygon’s largest governors.

‘How Can Information Be Free but Expensive?’: Holly Herndon on Web 3, Art and the Future of IP
Artists Herndon, Mat Dryhurst and Dan Keller discuss where they see Web 3 taking culture, why weirdos thrive in a Web 3 world, and what makes Berlin a nexus for art and technology.

Pantera and Polychain Lead $10M Bet on Metaverse Fashionistas
“Fashion will be just as – if not more – important in the metaverse than in the real world,” Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit said.

It’s Complicated: The Relationship Between Crypto and NFTs
Is there any correlation between the NFT and crypto markets? Bybit’s lead tech writer looks at some of the theories.

NFT Platform Immutable Raises $200M at $2.5B Valuation
Singapore state investment giant Temasek led the round of funding, which will be used for global expansion.

