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It took Starbucks a little too long to realize coffee NFTs aren't it
Starbucks updated its FAQ on Friday to let members know that the Odyssey beta program is closing on March 31. Its Web3 rewards program gave members access to Starbucks NFTs, and had activities and mini-games tied to loyalty perks.
The US Government says IP infringement is all over NFT marketplaces
The US Copyright Office (USCO) and the Patent and Trademark Office have published a report on the legal framework around NFTs. They say current laws are sufficient to deal with IP issues, but "trademark infringement and misuse is prevalent on NFT marketplaces."
Ex-OpenSea employee receives prison sentence for NFT insider trading
A former OpenSea employee has been sentenced to three months in prison over an NFT insider trading scheme. Nathanial Chastain used "confidential information about which NFTs were going to be featured on OpenSea’s homepage for his personal financial gain."
Film director Roland Emmerich is creating a shared universe of TV, gaming and Web3 tomfoolery
Film director Roland Emmerich is making a massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game powered by everyone’s favorite punching bags, NFTs. The director of ‘Independence Day’, ‘Stargate’ and ‘Moonfall’ just announced ‘Space Nation’, a forthcoming RPG that is going to be part of a larger shared universe encompassing animated shorts, a live-action TV show and plenty of Web3 nonsense.
Binance reaches deal with SEC to avoid US asset freeze
The SEC and Binance have reached an agreement that will allow the cryptocurrency exchange to continue operating in the US until a lawsuit filed by the regulator earlier this month is resolved.
Nike launches Our Force 1 collection of digital shoes with real-world perks
Nike's Our Force 1 is a collection of digital Air Force 1 shoes with potential real-world benefits.
USDC stablecoin breaks dollar peg following Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has affected the value of USD Coin, the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency.
Nike's big push into the blockchain starts with '.Swoosh'
Nike is launching a blockchain platform, '.Swoosh,' where it hopes fans will collect and create virtual goods.
FTX investigates ‘unauthorized transactions’ after millions go missing from crypto wallets
One estimate suggests as much as $600 million went missing after the company declared bankruptcy.
‘Symbiogenesis’ is some NFT garbage from Square Enix, not a ‘Parasite Eve’ revival
Fans were convinced that 'Symbiogenesis' would mark the return of 'Parasite Eve,' but many are now disappointed.
Starbucks thinks you'll want to collect NFTs to earn rewards
Starbucks is jumping on the Web3 bandwagon.
LG brings NFTs to its LED and OLED TVs
Over its long history, LG has never been shy about jumping on some unusual bandwagons. So it should come as no surprise that the South Korean electronics giant is getting into NFTs.
FBI says investors should take precautions before putting money into decentralized finance platforms
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting security flaws in smart contracts to steal cryptocurrency, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
GameStop is letting someone sell an NFT that references a famous 9/11 photo (updated)
Less than two weeks into its soft launch, GameStop’s NFT marketplace is already courting controversy.
Meta’s Novi cryptocurrency wallet is shutting down
Meta is shutting down Novi, its short-lived cryptocurrency digital wallet.
Facebook Pay is now Meta Pay, and hopes to be the metaverse's digital wallet
Facebook Pay is becoming Meta Pay.
Spotify is testing NFT galleries on artist pages
Spotify has begun testing NFT galleries. The feature is available to a select group of US users on Android and includes Web3 enthusiasts like Steve Aoki.
A new Google Cloud team is building services for Web3 developers
Google wants to be the first choice for hosting blockchain apps.
ESPN is getting into NFTs with the help of Tom Brady
Tom Brady is partnering with ESPN to release an NFT collection celebrating his 22-year career.
Jack Dorsey regrets his role in creating a centralized internet
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey would like you to know he too misses the early days of the internet when protocols like IRC made the web seem like a place of boundless possibility.
