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Loyalty, Memberships and Ticketing: How NFTs Will Bring About Mass Adoption
The conversation around NFTs has shifted from speculation to utility. Now, major players have opted to use NFTs to power loyalty, membership and ticketing services, signaling positive signs for mass adoption.

Animoca Brands' Anichess Secures $1.5M for Decentralized Chess Game
The game, launching in early 2024, was made in partnership with Chess.com.

Puma, Gutter Cat Gang and LaMelo Ball Team Up to Release NFT Sneakers
The “GutterMelo MB.03” NFT sneakers are paired with a physical real-life sneaker counterpart and will be available to mint on OpenSea on June 29.

NFT Creation Platform Zora Launches Creator-Focused Layer 2
Zora Network aims to make minting on its platform "faster, cheaper and more enjoyable," according to a press release.

First Animated Film Funded by a DAO Brings Nouns NFT Collection to Life
Led by former animators for Pixar, Netflix and Marvel, “The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie” has a budget of $2.75 million and is said to be the first animated film funded by a DAO.

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent
The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)’s dog-themed PFP collection can be acquired through a gamified treasure hunt, where participants must find a string of characters hidden by the agency.

Nike Brings .SWOOSH to Fortnite's 240M Users With 'Airphoria' Virtual Experience
All Fortnite players who visit the virtual Air-Max-themed island for 10 minutes or more will receive the Air Max 1 '86 Back Bling digital sneaker.

Alibaba Names Crypto Friendly Joseph Tsai as Next Chairman
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) said on Tuesday that Joseph Tsai, one of its founders, will step into the role of Chairman come September. "The Hash" panel discusses what the leadership shuffle could mean after Tsai first announced his interest in the Web3 space in December 2021 with a short tweet: “I like Crypto.”

University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’
The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree.

Web3 Charity Teddy DAO is Raising Money Through Daily NFT Auctions
Teaming up with fundraising platform JustGiving, Teddy DAO will hold a daily auction of teddy bear NFTs, allowing the buyer to donate proceeds to a charity of their choosing.

