Yuga Labs
See You on the Otherside: How Yuga Labs Is Bringing Its Billion-Dollar Business Into the Metaverse
Greg Solano and Wylie Aronow certainly didn't set out to create a $4 billion empire when they launched their Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection less than two years ago. Now, with the support of their community and a brand new CEO, they're setting their sights on the metaverse.
Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO
Yuga Labs, the Web3 startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that former Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre is joining the company as CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses what Alegre's gaming expertise will bring to Yuga Labs' Web3 world.
Web3 Startup Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO
The Bored Ape parent company said Alegre's previous gaming experience will help advance the brand's Otherside metaverse and propel its ambitions for an "immersive Web3 world."
Bieber, Madonna Named in Lawsuit Alleging Yuga Labs NFT 'Scheme'
A number of celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Fallon and Madonna, were named as plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Yuga Labs' non-fungible token (NFT) collections were "misleadingly promoted" and resulted in financial damage to the defendants. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications of celebrity endorsements in the crypto space.
Bieber, Madonna Among Dozens of Celebs Named in Lawsuit Alleging Yuga Labs NFT 'Scheme'
The suit claims celebrity endorsements of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and ApeCoin tokens resulted in financial loss for investors. Yuga Labs called the allegations "opportunistic and parasitic."
Over $30M Pours Into ApeCoin Staking in First Day
The native token of the Yuga Labs ecosystem is unavailable to stake in the U.S. because of regulatory concerns by its parent foundation.
Empire of the Bored Apes
Yuga Labs has grown beyond the wild success of its Bored Ape Yacht Club collection to become an NFT powerhouse with a $4 billion valuation and big plans in the metaverse. That’s why co-founders Wylie Aronow and Greg Solano and CEO Nicole Muniz share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Yuga Labs Acquires Beeple's WENEW and its Flagship NFT Collection, 10KTF
The company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club has hinted at an integration between 10KTF and its gamified metaverse platform Otherside.
Yuga Labs, Circle, SkyBridge Among Investments FTX Ventures Made Prior to Liquidity Issues
FTX Ventures invested in some of the biggest names in crypto. Meanwhile, TradFi giants such as Tiger Global participated in FTX's funding rounds.
Over $1.8B in Royalties Have Been Paid Out to Ethereum-Based NFT Creators: Galaxy Digital
Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs has earned the most in royalties to date, with over $147 million in payouts.
