Web3
Rep. Patrick McHenry: Europe "Ahead of the Game" in Web3 with MiCA's Passage
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) discusses his reaction to European Union lawmakers voting in favor of the new crypto licensing regime MiCA. The comprehensive regulatory framework puts Europe "ahead of the game" in Web3 and "should send chills up the spines of Americans," the Congressman added.

Google Cloud to Help Web3 Builders Fast-Track Their Startups
The initiative will come with technical and monetary support for early-stage Web3 developers.

Alchemy’s Venture Arm Wants to Align With 'Web3 Missionaries, Not Mercenaries’
The investment arm of the Web3 infrastructure giant, last valued at $10 billion, continues to find new ways to back early-stage founders.

Web3 Entertainment Studio Toonstar to Release NFT-Backed TV Series ‘Space Junk’
The animated show about trash collectors in space was written by “Workaholics” producer Dominic Russo and stars "Napoleon Dynamite" actor Jon Heder.

Twitter Ends Legacy Blue Checks and Bluesky Emerges as a Decentralized Alternative
Twitter, a social network that once connected journalists, trusted public figures and Web3 natives, dropped its legacy verification program last week, leading some users to look for alternatives.

What to Expect at Consensus 2023
From Solana phones to the future of U.S. crypto policy, here’s what to look out for at crypto’s Big Tent event – Consensus.

Polygon, Cardano and Solana NFT Sales Rise as Ethereum NFT Sales Slump
While Ethereum remains by far the most popular blockchain for minting NFTs, smaller blockchains have experienced interesting bumps in sales in recent weeks.

Decentralized Media Is Breaking Barriers in a Web2 World
“The blockchain is simply a tool to re-architect the relationship between the subscriber and the publication,” said Daisy Alioto, founder of Web3 media outlet Dirt.

Traders Are Tired of Trump NFTs
The former U.S. president’s second collection isn’t as successful as his first drop was, while Sotheby’s plans to sell an impressive NFT collection seized from Three Arrows Capital.

Marvel Studios Founder David Maisel Launches Ekos Genesis Art Collection
David Maisel, who pioneered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is spearheading a new digital art collection from Mythos Studios, featuring artwork by noted comic book artist Michael Turner.

