NFTs
Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Network's STX Token Spikes 50% as 'Ordinals' Boom
Stack Network is a Bitcoin layer 2 for smart contracts aimed at unleashing the world's oldest blockchain's potential as a programmable platform.

OpenSea Goes Zero-Fee, Creator Royalties Optional
The top NFT marketplace’s policy shift stems from competition with popular zero-fee marketplace Blur.

Bitcoin Ordinals Can Lift the Entire Crypto Ecosystem
The arrival of the Ordinals Protocol, which allows for the creation of Bitcoin NFTs, has coincided with a big jump in the price of Bitcoin. Add that to the SEC's exemption of Bitcoin from the label of security, and we see a bullish bitcoin picture emerging.

Sony Teams Up With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program
Sony Network Communications hopes the program will explore "how blockchain technology can solve various problems in their industry."

Blur Surpassed OpenSea in Daily NFT Trading Volume Wednesday, Nansen Shows
NFT marketplace OpenSea’s dominance in the NFT ecosystem faces a growing challenge from Blur’s rapid ascent.

Art Blocks and NFT Gallery Bright Moments Team Up to Bring Generative Art IRL
The two companies are partnering to create NFTs with in-person experiences for collectors, beginning with a collection from generative artist Mpkoz.

GQ Magazine to Launch Its First NFT Collection Linked to Real-World Rewards
Holders of the inaugural GQ3 collection will have access to a magazine subscription, merchandise and live events.

'The Masked Singer' Launches Token-Gated Fan Experience
Now in its ninth season, fans of the reality singing competition can sign up for a free "Loyalty Pass" and purchase art NFTs.

Blur Escalates Royalty Battle With OpenSea, Recommends Blocking Platform
The zero-fee marketplace published a blog post on Wednesday explaining how creators can earn full royalties on its platform, suggesting they block sales on competitor OpenSea.

Gaming Company Square Enix Partners With Polygon for NFT Art Project
The publisher behind the Final Fantasy video games is continuing its push into Web3 gaming through a new NFT project called Symbiogenesis.

