Web3
Bitcoin NFTs Explode in Popularity as BitMEX Research Shows 13,000 Ordinals
Interest has skyrocketed following the first Ordinals transaction on Dec. 14.

Indian Web3 Social App Chingari Partners With Aptos Blockchain; GARI Token Surges 48%
Chingari will release a newer version of its TikTok-like Web3 app exclusively available on Aptos.

A Pragmatic View of ChatGPT in a Web3 World
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of our daily lives. What will it mean for Web3? IntoTheBlock's Jesus Rodriquez learns from the machine.

Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against MetaBirkins NFTs, Setting Powerful Precedent for NFT Creators
The verdict ends a year-long battle between the French luxury house and NFT artist Mason Rothschild over his MetaBirkin NFT collection.

Fan Token Project Chiliz Rolls Out Layer 1 Blockchain; Token Surges 20%
The EVM-Compatible blockchain will allow token holders to stake (delegate) their tokens to receive rewards.

Designer Sean Wotherspoon Launches First Digital Wearables Collection on MNTGE
The inaugural collection takes inspiration from vintage pieces in the Nike collaborator's own closet.

NFT Market Share Battle Ramps Up Between OpenSea and Blur
A side-by-side comparison of the two NFT marketplaces using Nansen data suggests that while Blur has seen rapid growth in volumes, it is still lagging behind OpenSea in terms of number of sales and interacting wallets.

Hedera's HBAR Token Spikes as Dell Joins Hedera Governing Council
Computer manufacturer Dell has become a member of the Hedera Governing Council to develop decentralized applications to help its customers with their blockchain and Web3-related ventures. Hedera's HBAR token spiked higher on the news. "The Hash" panel discusses Dell's association with blockchain and crypto that goes back nearly a decade.

File-Sharing Service WeTransfer Partners With Blockchain Platform Minima on Mobile NFT Solution
The layer 1 blockchain is currently in its testnet phase and plans to go live in March in 180 countries.

