Your Web3 news summary of the month of August.

CryptoDickbutts and Social NFT Offer:

• CryptoDickbutts offered to give away ownership of social media accounts and collections to the holder of the most NFTs from their series 4.

• This resulted in a 25% market drop.

• Link: CryptoDickbutts on Twitter

Uber to Accept Cryptocurrencies:

• Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, announced that the company would accept payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the future.

• Uber is closely monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies as a store of value.

• Link: Uber Announcement on Twitter

Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios:

• Yuga Labs acquired Roar Studios, strengthening its development of the Otherside metaverse.

• Eric Reid, founder of Roar Studios, will join Yuga Labs as the CEO of Otherside.

• Link: Yuga Labs Announcement on Twitter

Robbery at Curve Finance:

• Over $70 million in digital assets were stolen in liquidity pool attacks on Curve Finance due to a zero-day vulnerability in the Vyper programming language.

• Controversy and accusations arose among development teams.

• Curve's CRV token experienced a significant decrease in value.

• Link: Report on the Robbery on Twitter

Hurley in Web3:

• Hurley, an action sports brand, launched the Hurley Super Surfer™ game and NFT-based collectibles.

• NFTs offer in-game performance advantages and exclusive styles.

• The game will be released on August 30th.

• Link: Hurley Announcement on Twitter

GameStop Halts Crypto Wallet Service:

• GameStop suspended its cryptocurrency wallet service due to regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space.

• This could affect Web3 projects.

• The service will stop on November 1st.

• Link: Report on GameStop on Twitter

Educational Partnership with NFTs:

• Open Campus and TinyTap partnered with Care Bears™ to develop educational games about climate change for children.

• They will also explore the use of NFTs to enhance the educational experience.

• Link: Partnership Announcement on Twitter

Coinbase's Base Network and Onchain Summer Festival:

• Coinbase's Base Network officially opened as a bridge, with the full launch scheduled for August 9th.

• An onchain festival called Onchain Summer will be held for a month to celebrate this milestone.

• They will offer grants to encourage builders and creators to innovate on the platform.

• Link: Coinbase Announcement on Twitter

Wreck League - Web3/Web2 Hybrid Game:

• nWay and Animoca Brands introduced Wreck League, a hybrid Web3/Web2 fighting game.

• Players can create mechanical fighters with over 1.5 trillion unique combinations.

• It combines customization, ownership, and gameplay.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

Reward for Curve Finance Robbery:

• Curve Finance offered a 10% reward of the stolen funds to the person responsible for the attack.

• They are seeking a voluntary return of the remaining 90% before August 6th.

• If not returned, the reward will be expanded to the public to identify the responsible party.

• Link: Details on the Reward on Twitter

PayPal Introduces PYUSD - Stablecoin in Web3:

• PayPal introduced PYUSD, a stablecoin backed by US assets, for Web3 payments.

• Issued by Paxos Trust Company, it promises reliability and will allow transfers between PayPal and compatible wallets, as well as cryptocurrency conversions.

• Speculation suggests the code might have been written years ago and rushed to release.

• Link: PayPal Announcement on Twitter, Details on the contract on Twitter

Etherscan Introduces Blockscan Chat - Chat with Web3 Addresses:

• Etherscan introduced the mobile app Blockscan Chat, allowing easy chatting with Web3 addresses.

• Mobile wallets can be connected for end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) conversations with ENS addresses and names.

• It includes features like pinned chats, archived chats, and spam protection.

• Link: Etherscan Announcement on Twitter

Base on Uniswap Web Application:

• Base is now on the Uniswap web application, enabling liquidity provisioning and direct trading from the Uniswap platform.

• Link: Uniswap Announcement on Twitter

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Web3 by Aptos and Microsoft:

• Aptos has integrated artificial intelligence through a partnership with Microsoft.

• They introduced Aptos Assistant, a Web3 integration tool that uses Microsoft's Azure OpenAI to provide natural language assistance in understanding Web3 and creating smart contracts and decentralized applications.

• Aptos will also run validation nodes on Azure to enhance the reliability of their blockchain.

• Link: Aptos Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Announces Season III and Significant Changes:

• DeGods surprised the market by announcing "Season III," adding 20,000 new NFTs to the collection.

• This season introduces significant changes, such as the ability to swap genders and replace unwanted traits with new ones.

• Each DeGod NFT will now have four associated pieces of generative art.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

RTFKT Reveals Development Prototype with Nike Dunk:

• RTFKT revealed a new development prototype in collaboration with Nike Dunk.

• Specific details were not provided, but this collaboration between RTFKT and Nike Dunk is highly anticipated in the Web3 space.

• Link: RTFKT Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Reveals Changes in Season III:

• DeGods revealed a design change in their Season III, inspired by Lichtenstein's art.

• The art is flat and minimalist.

• AI tests were also conducted with input from Midjourney, and female DeGods were delayed to include more community input.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

Wreck League Details Genesis Mint Event:

• Wreck League detailed its Genesis Mint event, where users purchase exclusive mint boxes with ApeCoin.

• Two options: Majestic Box ($150 APE) and Booster Box ($50 APE).

• Sale for 24 hours, ApeCoin only accepted.

• Rarity revealed on August 24th.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

Zynga Announces Ethereum NFT Game "Sugartown":

• Zynga, creator of FarmVille, announced its first Ethereum NFT game called "Sugartown."

• The game will be based on Ethereum and tells the story of farm animals opening a wormhole to another dimension.

• They will release 10,000 Ora NFTs required to access the game and mini-games.

• Link: Zynga Announcement on Twitter

Machi Big Brother Withdraws Lawsuit against ZachXBT:

• Machi Big Brother withdrew its defamation lawsuit against ZachXBT, citing Zach's positive contributions to the crypto community.

• Both parties reached an understanding and decided to move forward positively.

• Link: Machi Big Brother Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Introduces "Points Parlor" - Strategic Game:

• DeGods introduced "Points Parlor," where holders can wager their Season III DeGods to earn points and unlock prize packs.

• Kraken NFT sponsors the initial prizes, including a Tesla.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

Helium Mobile Launches Cryptographic Wireless Network in Miami:

• Helium Mobile launched its cryptographic wireless network in Miami for $5 per month, utilizing the decentralized Helium 5G network and T-Mobile's 5G network.

• It offers unlimited calls, messages, and data with no contract.

• Link: Helium Mobile Announcement on Twitter

Ledger and PayPal Partner for Secure Cryptocurrency Access:

• Ledger and PayPal partnered to provide secure and direct cryptocurrency access to users in the United States, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin.

• Digital assets will be automatically transferred to Ledger hardware wallets.

• Link: Ledger Announcement on Twitter

NFTInspect Expands to Avalanche (AVAX):

• NFTInspect announced its expansion to Avalanche (AVAX) and will integrate Avalanche-based NFTs into its platform.

• They will also introduce a dedicated rating system for multiple chains.

• Link: NFTInspect Announcement on Twitter

Magic Eden Announces $1 Million Fund for NFTs on Polygon:

• Magic Eden announced a $1 million fund to support the creation of NFT collections on the Polygon blockchain.

• Creators can apply for financial support, mentoring, and marketing assistance.

• Link: Magic Eden Announcement on Twitter

Update on Wreck League's Genesis Mint:

• Wreck League announced updated details about its Genesis Mint event, including dates and content.

• Rarity will be revealed on August 24th.

• Link: Wreck League Update on Twitter

Closure of Wreck League's Genesis Mint:

• Wreck League announced the closure of the Genesis Mint and shared a roadmap that includes burning the remaining supply and launching the Web3 game and tournament on September 14th.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

RECUR Closes Due to Business Challenges:

• RECUR, the platform that brought Nickelodeon and Hello Kitty to the blockchain, will close on November 16, 2023, due to business challenges.

• It will stop accepting NFT deposits on November 9, and all functions will be disabled on November 16.

• Data and NFTs will be transferred to IPFS so that users can still access their assets after the closure.

• Link: RECUR Announcement on Twitter

Yuga Announces Departure from OpenSea Seaport:

• Yuga announced its decision to leave OpenSea Seaport, leading to speculation about Yuga possibly creating its own marketplace in the future.

• Link: Yuga Announcement on Twitter

Kaiju Kingz Presents "The Journals of Stod":

• @KaijuKingz presented "The Journals of Stod," an interactive game that explores the origins of the Kaiju world.

• Available on 08/22/23 at https://origins.kaijukingz.io and on OpenSea.

• Link: Kaiju Kingz Announcement on Twitter

Open Call for Early Speakers at NFTNYC 2024:

• Applications for early speakers at #NFTNYC2024 are NOW OPEN.

• Interested individuals can submit their applications early before September 21st for an advantage.

• Link: NFTNYC Announcement on Twitter

Floor Adds Support for Base NFT:

• Floor will add support for Base NFT, allowing a Floor x Base Mode pass on @ourZORA and in the app.

• It includes features like Base on Floor, daily Base mints in the app, and push notifications for Onchain Summer events.

• Link: Floor Announcement on Twitter

Former OpenSea Manager Nathaniel Chastain Sentenced to Prison:

• Nathaniel Chastain, former OpenSea manager, was sentenced to 3 months in prison for insider trading in the NFT market.

• He used anonymous accounts and different cryptocurrency wallets to buy and resell NFTs he promoted.

• Link: Inner City Press Announcement on Twitter

Doodles' Inkubator Phase 2 in Progress:

• Doodles announced Inkubator Phase 2, with business experiments and custom proposals for the community.

• Members can submit business ideas for grants and innovative proposals.

• Link: Doodles Announcement on Twitter

Rarible Stops Accepting Orders from Competing Platforms:

• Rarible will stop accepting orders from OpenSea, LooksRare, and X2Y2 after September 30th to protect artists' royalties.

• They emphasize the importance of royalties as recognition of the creator's value in each transaction.

• Link: Rarible Announcement on Twitter

Brave and Solana Partner on NFTs:

• Brave and Solana partnered on NFTs, allowing users to use Solana wallets to make NFTs avatars and access specific collections.

• Moderation rights based on NFTs are automatically assigned.

• Link: Brave Announcement on Twitter

Rarimo Launches Proof of Humanity Verification Aggregator:

• Rarimo, along with other partners, launched a Proof of Humanity verification aggregator for Web3.

• The plugin authenticates human users in Web3 dApps to combat bot abuse.

• Link: Rarimo Announcement on Twitter

Solana Pay and Shopify Partner on Web3 Payments:

• Solana Pay and Shopify partnered to revolutionize web3 payments, allowing Shopify merchants to accept native Solana payments without fees until the end of 2023.

• It also opens the door to tokenized e-commerce.

• Link: Solana Announcement on Twitter

Legal Action Against Tornado Cash:

• Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was added to the OFAC sanctions list, and Roman Storm was arrested in Washington.

• Both are accused of conspiracy to launder money, sanctions violations, and operating an unlicensed money transfer business.

• Link: Watcher Guru Announcement on Twitter

PancakeSwap v3 Launches on Ethereum Layer 2 Line:

• PancakeSwap v3 has been launched on the Ethereum Layer 2 Line mainnet.

• This upgrade offers advanced exchange and liquidity provision capabilities, allowing users to efficiently trade tokens and maximize capital utilization.

• Line, a blockchain built by ConsenSys, implements zero-knowledge proofs for faster transactions and reduced gas costs without compromising security.

• This expansion follows a successful testing phase and adds to the list of supported chains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Aptos, Polygon zkEVM, zkSync Era, and Arbitrum.

• Link: PancakeSwap Tweet

Gala Games and Uniflow Release Champions Arena:

• Gala Games and Uniflow have introduced Champions Arena, an innovative turn-based role-playing game featuring over 100 unique NFT champions and diverse gameplay styles.

• Developed on the Gala Games platform, this game offers players the opportunity to collect champions with special abilities and participate in various game modes, including PvE, PvP Arena, Mayhem - Mining Plunder, Mayhem - Monster Raid, and Estate.

• In addition to characters, the game incorporates a card battle system that adds more strategic depth.

• Link: Gala Games Tweet

VeeFriends x Reebok Collaboration Release:

• - VeeFriends and Reebok have released their collaboration, the Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon Reebok x @veefriends, merging style, culture, and community.

• - The shoes are available in various countries, including Austria, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, China, and more.

• - This collaboration offers a fresh perspective on Reebok's Classic Nylon.

• - Link: VeeFriends Tweet

'Wild Forest' Launch by Ronin Network and Zillion Whales:

• Ronin Network and Zillion Whales have teamed up to launch 'Wild Forest,' the first real-time strategy game designed for mobile devices.

• The game combines PvP battles with card collection and NFT mechanics.

• Players can build card decks and engage in real-time battles on a single screen, focusing on quick decisions and tactical strategies.

• Game assets, including special units and skins, can be earned, traded, and displayed in NFT form.

• Link: Ronin Network Tweet

Bounce Finance Explores Innovation in DeFi Auctions:

• Bounce Finance has introduced the concept of 'mutant English' auctions, debuting with a 'Diamond Hand' necklace paired with an NFT.

• The necklace, featuring a 5.5-carat diamond, will be auctioned starting from 5 ETH, with bids increasing in 3% intervals.

• This new auction mechanics rewards early bidders and aims to apply Bounce's research into auction formats to various DeFi use cases, from NFTs to tokens and advertising spaces.

• Link: Bounce Finance Tweet

"Cool Cattern" by Cool Cats and Cloncast:

• @coolcats and @cloncast introduced "Cool Cattern," exclusive to 99 lucky holders who had a Cat at the time they changed their name in 2023.

• Link: Cloncast Announcement on Twitter

Deekay's Solo Exhibition in Seoul:

• @deekaymotion opens its first solo exhibition in Seoul.

• They revealed an astonishing 3D figure created by @CoolrainLee of Deekay.

• Link: Deekay Announcement on Twitter

Robinhood Accumulates $3 Billion in Bitcoin:

• Robinhood accumulates $3 billion in Bitcoin in a single wallet, becoming the third-largest BTC holder.

• Transfers were made within three months, totaling approximately 118,300 bitcoins. The owner's identity remains a mystery.

• Link: CoinDesk Announcement on Twitter

SEC Files Lawsuit Against Impact Theory Over NFTs:

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed its first lawsuit against Impact Theory for selling NFTs considered unregistered securities.

• Impact Theory will pay over $6.1 million and dismantle its founder's key NFTs, in addition to reimbursing buyers.

• Link: SEC Statement

OpenSea Introduces Open Standard for Swapables:

• OpenSea leads innovation by introducing an open standard for swapables, allowing the exchange of NFTs for other NFTs or goods, services, and experiences.

• They have shared a proof of concept: the NFT "Burnie the Flame."

• Link: OpenSea Announcement on Twitter

X Obtains License in Rhode Island to Operate with Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies:

• X (@x) obtains a license in Rhode Island to operate with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, enabling them to store, transfer, and exchange digital assets.

• Elon Musk aims to turn X into a comprehensive financial platform.

• Link: Bitcoin Magazine Announcement on Twitter

Grayscale's Legal Victory Boosts Possibility of a Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.:

• A federal judge overturns the SEC's rejection of a Bitcoin ETF proposed by Grayscale Investments.

• The decision gives Grayscale the opportunity to resubmit its application and could pave the way for future approvals of Bitcoin ETFs in the country.

• Link: Grayscale Announcement on Twitter

LimeWire Unveils Platform on Polygon Merging AI and NFTs:

• LimeWire has unveiled a platform on Polygon that merges AI and NFTs.

• Creators will use AI to generate sellable content as NFTs on the secondary market.

• Link: LimeWire Announcement on Twitter

MoonPay Launches MoonPay Ventures for Web3 Investments:

• MoonPay launches MoonPay Ventures to invest in early-stage companies in Web3, gaming, and adjacent fintech.

• They will deploy between $100,000 and $1 million in seed and Series A rounds.

• Link: MoonPay Announcement on Twitter

Uniswap Cleared of Class-Action Lawsuit:

• Decentralized exchange protocol Uniswap has been cleared of a class-action lawsuit.

• The decision underscores Uniswap's decentralized nature.

• Link: Degenerate News Announcement on Twitter

TinyTap Introduces AI-Powered Tools:

• TinyTap introduces tools that use artificial intelligence to enable educators and parents to create theme-based educational games.

• It also incorporates a tool to convert text into dynamic images.

• Link: TinyTap Announcement on Twitter

Adidas Launches Residency by Adidas for Digital Artists:

• Adidas launches Residency by Adidas, a global residency program to showcase global creators.

• The inaugural sale will feature Ethereum NFT artworks.

• Link: Alts by Adidas Announcement on Twitter

Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Updates:

• Bored Ape Yacht Club revealed updates about "Rift" and Season 4 "Trippin Out."

• "Rift" will open on September 7th, allowing members to collect resources in various biomes.

• Rift Link: Bored Ape Yacht Club Announcement on Twitter

• Season 4 features passive votes and other elements.

• Season 4 Link: Bored Ape Yacht Club Announcement on Twitter

Ord.io App Launch:

• @ord_io launched the Ord.io app for exploring ordinals on your phone.

• The Progressive Web App (PWA) offers faster loading times, a dedicated mobile navigation bar, search history, and automatic notifications of new listings.

• To install it, visit Ord.io in your mobile browser and select "Install now" on the top banner. No app store required.

• Link: Ord.io Announcement on Twitter

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock:

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on rule changes for several spot Bitcoin ETFs, including proposals from Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco, Valkyrie Investments, and BlackRock.

• Most decisions are delayed until October, raising uncertainty about future approvals and rejections in an ever-evolving cycle.

• Link: News on SEC's Decision Delays

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Your Web3 news summary of the month of August.

CryptoDickbutts and Social NFT Offer:

• CryptoDickbutts offered to give away ownership of social media accounts and collections to the holder of the most NFTs from their series 4.

• This resulted in a 25% market drop.

• Link: CryptoDickbutts on Twitter

Uber to Accept Cryptocurrencies:

• Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, announced that the company would accept payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the future.

• Uber is closely monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies as a store of value.

• Link: Uber Announcement on Twitter

Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios:

• Yuga Labs acquired Roar Studios, strengthening its development of the Otherside metaverse.

• Eric Reid, founder of Roar Studios, will join Yuga Labs as the CEO of Otherside.

• Link: Yuga Labs Announcement on Twitter

Robbery at Curve Finance:

• Over $70 million in digital assets were stolen in liquidity pool attacks on Curve Finance due to a zero-day vulnerability in the Vyper programming language.

• Controversy and accusations arose among development teams.

• Curve's CRV token experienced a significant decrease in value.

• Link: Report on the Robbery on Twitter

Hurley in Web3:

• Hurley, an action sports brand, launched the Hurley Super Surfer™ game and NFT-based collectibles.

• NFTs offer in-game performance advantages and exclusive styles.

• The game will be released on August 30th.

• Link: Hurley Announcement on Twitter

GameStop Halts Crypto Wallet Service:

• GameStop suspended its cryptocurrency wallet service due to regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space.

• This could affect Web3 projects.

• The service will stop on November 1st.

• Link: Report on GameStop on Twitter

Educational Partnership with NFTs:

• Open Campus and TinyTap partnered with Care Bears™ to develop educational games about climate change for children.

• They will also explore the use of NFTs to enhance the educational experience.

• Link: Partnership Announcement on Twitter

Coinbase's Base Network and Onchain Summer Festival:

• Coinbase's Base Network officially opened as a bridge, with the full launch scheduled for August 9th.

• An onchain festival called Onchain Summer will be held for a month to celebrate this milestone.

• They will offer grants to encourage builders and creators to innovate on the platform.

• Link: Coinbase Announcement on Twitter

Wreck League - Web3/Web2 Hybrid Game:

• nWay and Animoca Brands introduced Wreck League, a hybrid Web3/Web2 fighting game.

• Players can create mechanical fighters with over 1.5 trillion unique combinations.

• It combines customization, ownership, and gameplay.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

Reward for Curve Finance Robbery:

• Curve Finance offered a 10% reward of the stolen funds to the person responsible for the attack.

• They are seeking a voluntary return of the remaining 90% before August 6th.

• If not returned, the reward will be expanded to the public to identify the responsible party.

• Link: Details on the Reward on Twitter

PayPal Introduces PYUSD - Stablecoin in Web3:

• PayPal introduced PYUSD, a stablecoin backed by US assets, for Web3 payments.

• Issued by Paxos Trust Company, it promises reliability and will allow transfers between PayPal and compatible wallets, as well as cryptocurrency conversions.

• Speculation suggests the code might have been written years ago and rushed to release.

• Link: PayPal Announcement on Twitter, Details on the contract on Twitter

Etherscan Introduces Blockscan Chat - Chat with Web3 Addresses:

• Etherscan introduced the mobile app Blockscan Chat, allowing easy chatting with Web3 addresses.

• Mobile wallets can be connected for end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) conversations with ENS addresses and names.

• It includes features like pinned chats, archived chats, and spam protection.

• Link: Etherscan Announcement on Twitter

Base on Uniswap Web Application:

• Base is now on the Uniswap web application, enabling liquidity provisioning and direct trading from the Uniswap platform.

• Link: Uniswap Announcement on Twitter

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Web3 by Aptos and Microsoft:

• Aptos has integrated artificial intelligence through a partnership with Microsoft.

• They introduced Aptos Assistant, a Web3 integration tool that uses Microsoft's Azure OpenAI to provide natural language assistance in understanding Web3 and creating smart contracts and decentralized applications.

• Aptos will also run validation nodes on Azure to enhance the reliability of their blockchain.

• Link: Aptos Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Announces Season III and Significant Changes:

• DeGods surprised the market by announcing "Season III," adding 20,000 new NFTs to the collection.

• This season introduces significant changes, such as the ability to swap genders and replace unwanted traits with new ones.

• Each DeGod NFT will now have four associated pieces of generative art.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

RTFKT Reveals Development Prototype with Nike Dunk:

• RTFKT revealed a new development prototype in collaboration with Nike Dunk.

• Specific details were not provided, but this collaboration between RTFKT and Nike Dunk is highly anticipated in the Web3 space.

• Link: RTFKT Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Reveals Changes in Season III:

• DeGods revealed a design change in their Season III, inspired by Lichtenstein's art.

• The art is flat and minimalist.

• AI tests were also conducted with input from Midjourney, and female DeGods were delayed to include more community input.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

Wreck League Details Genesis Mint Event:

• Wreck League detailed its Genesis Mint event, where users purchase exclusive mint boxes with ApeCoin.

• Two options: Majestic Box ($150 APE) and Booster Box ($50 APE).

• Sale for 24 hours, ApeCoin only accepted.

• Rarity revealed on August 24th.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

Zynga Announces Ethereum NFT Game "Sugartown":

• Zynga, creator of FarmVille, announced its first Ethereum NFT game called "Sugartown."

• The game will be based on Ethereum and tells the story of farm animals opening a wormhole to another dimension.

• They will release 10,000 Ora NFTs required to access the game and mini-games.

• Link: Zynga Announcement on Twitter

Machi Big Brother Withdraws Lawsuit against ZachXBT:

• Machi Big Brother withdrew its defamation lawsuit against ZachXBT, citing Zach's positive contributions to the crypto community.

• Both parties reached an understanding and decided to move forward positively.

• Link: Machi Big Brother Announcement on Twitter

DeGods Introduces "Points Parlor" - Strategic Game:

• DeGods introduced "Points Parlor," where holders can wager their Season III DeGods to earn points and unlock prize packs.

• Kraken NFT sponsors the initial prizes, including a Tesla.

• Link: DeGods Announcement on Twitter

Helium Mobile Launches Cryptographic Wireless Network in Miami:

• Helium Mobile launched its cryptographic wireless network in Miami for $5 per month, utilizing the decentralized Helium 5G network and T-Mobile's 5G network.

• It offers unlimited calls, messages, and data with no contract.

• Link: Helium Mobile Announcement on Twitter

Ledger and PayPal Partner for Secure Cryptocurrency Access:

• Ledger and PayPal partnered to provide secure and direct cryptocurrency access to users in the United States, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin.

• Digital assets will be automatically transferred to Ledger hardware wallets.

• Link: Ledger Announcement on Twitter

NFTInspect Expands to Avalanche (AVAX):

• NFTInspect announced its expansion to Avalanche (AVAX) and will integrate Avalanche-based NFTs into its platform.

• They will also introduce a dedicated rating system for multiple chains.

• Link: NFTInspect Announcement on Twitter

Magic Eden Announces $1 Million Fund for NFTs on Polygon:

• Magic Eden announced a $1 million fund to support the creation of NFT collections on the Polygon blockchain.

• Creators can apply for financial support, mentoring, and marketing assistance.

• Link: Magic Eden Announcement on Twitter

Update on Wreck League's Genesis Mint:

• Wreck League announced updated details about its Genesis Mint event, including dates and content.

• Rarity will be revealed on August 24th.

• Link: Wreck League Update on Twitter

Closure of Wreck League's Genesis Mint:

• Wreck League announced the closure of the Genesis Mint and shared a roadmap that includes burning the remaining supply and launching the Web3 game and tournament on September 14th.

• Link: Wreck League Announcement on Twitter

RECUR Closes Due to Business Challenges:

• RECUR, the platform that brought Nickelodeon and Hello Kitty to the blockchain, will close on November 16, 2023, due to business challenges.

• It will stop accepting NFT deposits on November 9, and all functions will be disabled on November 16.

• Data and NFTs will be transferred to IPFS so that users can still access their assets after the closure.

• Link: RECUR Announcement on Twitter

Yuga Announces Departure from OpenSea Seaport:

• Yuga announced its decision to leave OpenSea Seaport, leading to speculation about Yuga possibly creating its own marketplace in the future.

• Link: Yuga Announcement on Twitter

Kaiju Kingz Presents "The Journals of Stod":

• @KaijuKingz presented "The Journals of Stod," an interactive game that explores the origins of the Kaiju world.

• Available on 08/22/23 at https://origins.kaijukingz.io and on OpenSea.

• Link: Kaiju Kingz Announcement on Twitter

Open Call for Early Speakers at NFTNYC 2024:

• Applications for early speakers at #NFTNYC2024 are NOW OPEN.

• Interested individuals can submit their applications early before September 21st for an advantage.

• Link: NFTNYC Announcement on Twitter

Floor Adds Support for Base NFT:

• Floor will add support for Base NFT, allowing a Floor x Base Mode pass on @ourZORA and in the app.

• It includes features like Base on Floor, daily Base mints in the app, and push notifications for Onchain Summer events.

• Link: Floor Announcement on Twitter

Former OpenSea Manager Nathaniel Chastain Sentenced to Prison:

• Nathaniel Chastain, former OpenSea manager, was sentenced to 3 months in prison for insider trading in the NFT market.

• He used anonymous accounts and different cryptocurrency wallets to buy and resell NFTs he promoted.

• Link: Inner City Press Announcement on Twitter

Doodles' Inkubator Phase 2 in Progress:

• Doodles announced Inkubator Phase 2, with business experiments and custom proposals for the community.

• Members can submit business ideas for grants and innovative proposals.

• Link: Doodles Announcement on Twitter

Rarible Stops Accepting Orders from Competing Platforms:

• Rarible will stop accepting orders from OpenSea, LooksRare, and X2Y2 after September 30th to protect artists' royalties.

• They emphasize the importance of royalties as recognition of the creator's value in each transaction.

• Link: Rarible Announcement on Twitter

Brave and Solana Partner on NFTs:

• Brave and Solana partnered on NFTs, allowing users to use Solana wallets to make NFTs avatars and access specific collections.

• Moderation rights based on NFTs are automatically assigned.

• Link: Brave Announcement on Twitter

Rarimo Launches Proof of Humanity Verification Aggregator:

• Rarimo, along with other partners, launched a Proof of Humanity verification aggregator for Web3.

• The plugin authenticates human users in Web3 dApps to combat bot abuse.

• Link: Rarimo Announcement on Twitter

Solana Pay and Shopify Partner on Web3 Payments:

• Solana Pay and Shopify partnered to revolutionize web3 payments, allowing Shopify merchants to accept native Solana payments without fees until the end of 2023.

• It also opens the door to tokenized e-commerce.

• Link: Solana Announcement on Twitter

Legal Action Against Tornado Cash:

• Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was added to the OFAC sanctions list, and Roman Storm was arrested in Washington.

• Both are accused of conspiracy to launder money, sanctions violations, and operating an unlicensed money transfer business.

• Link: Watcher Guru Announcement on Twitter

PancakeSwap v3 Launches on Ethereum Layer 2 Line:

• PancakeSwap v3 has been launched on the Ethereum Layer 2 Line mainnet.

• This upgrade offers advanced exchange and liquidity provision capabilities, allowing users to efficiently trade tokens and maximize capital utilization.

• Line, a blockchain built by ConsenSys, implements zero-knowledge proofs for faster transactions and reduced gas costs without compromising security.

• This expansion follows a successful testing phase and adds to the list of supported chains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Aptos, Polygon zkEVM, zkSync Era, and Arbitrum.

• Link: PancakeSwap Tweet

Gala Games and Uniflow Release Champions Arena:

• Gala Games and Uniflow have introduced Champions Arena, an innovative turn-based role-playing game featuring over 100 unique NFT champions and diverse gameplay styles.

• Developed on the Gala Games platform, this game offers players the opportunity to collect champions with special abilities and participate in various game modes, including PvE, PvP Arena, Mayhem - Mining Plunder, Mayhem - Monster Raid, and Estate.

• In addition to characters, the game incorporates a card battle system that adds more strategic depth.

• Link: Gala Games Tweet

VeeFriends x Reebok Collaboration Release:

• - VeeFriends and Reebok have released their collaboration, the Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon Reebok x @veefriends, merging style, culture, and community.

• - The shoes are available in various countries, including Austria, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, China, and more.

• - This collaboration offers a fresh perspective on Reebok's Classic Nylon.

• - Link: VeeFriends Tweet

'Wild Forest' Launch by Ronin Network and Zillion Whales:

• Ronin Network and Zillion Whales have teamed up to launch 'Wild Forest,' the first real-time strategy game designed for mobile devices.

• The game combines PvP battles with card collection and NFT mechanics.

• Players can build card decks and engage in real-time battles on a single screen, focusing on quick decisions and tactical strategies.

• Game assets, including special units and skins, can be earned, traded, and displayed in NFT form.

• Link: Ronin Network Tweet

Bounce Finance Explores Innovation in DeFi Auctions:

• Bounce Finance has introduced the concept of 'mutant English' auctions, debuting with a 'Diamond Hand' necklace paired with an NFT.

• The necklace, featuring a 5.5-carat diamond, will be auctioned starting from 5 ETH, with bids increasing in 3% intervals.

• This new auction mechanics rewards early bidders and aims to apply Bounce's research into auction formats to various DeFi use cases, from NFTs to tokens and advertising spaces.

• Link: Bounce Finance Tweet

"Cool Cattern" by Cool Cats and Cloncast:

• @coolcats and @cloncast introduced "Cool Cattern," exclusive to 99 lucky holders who had a Cat at the time they changed their name in 2023.

• Link: Cloncast Announcement on Twitter

Deekay's Solo Exhibition in Seoul:

• @deekaymotion opens its first solo exhibition in Seoul.

• They revealed an astonishing 3D figure created by @CoolrainLee of Deekay.

• Link: Deekay Announcement on Twitter

Robinhood Accumulates $3 Billion in Bitcoin:

• Robinhood accumulates $3 billion in Bitcoin in a single wallet, becoming the third-largest BTC holder.

• Transfers were made within three months, totaling approximately 118,300 bitcoins. The owner's identity remains a mystery.

• Link: CoinDesk Announcement on Twitter

SEC Files Lawsuit Against Impact Theory Over NFTs:

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed its first lawsuit against Impact Theory for selling NFTs considered unregistered securities.

• Impact Theory will pay over $6.1 million and dismantle its founder's key NFTs, in addition to reimbursing buyers.

• Link: SEC Statement

OpenSea Introduces Open Standard for Swapables:

• OpenSea leads innovation by introducing an open standard for swapables, allowing the exchange of NFTs for other NFTs or goods, services, and experiences.

• They have shared a proof of concept: the NFT "Burnie the Flame."

• Link: OpenSea Announcement on Twitter

X Obtains License in Rhode Island to Operate with Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies:

• X (@x) obtains a license in Rhode Island to operate with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, enabling them to store, transfer, and exchange digital assets.

• Elon Musk aims to turn X into a comprehensive financial platform.

• Link: Bitcoin Magazine Announcement on Twitter

Grayscale's Legal Victory Boosts Possibility of a Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.:

• A federal judge overturns the SEC's rejection of a Bitcoin ETF proposed by Grayscale Investments.

• The decision gives Grayscale the opportunity to resubmit its application and could pave the way for future approvals of Bitcoin ETFs in the country.

• Link: Grayscale Announcement on Twitter

LimeWire Unveils Platform on Polygon Merging AI and NFTs:

• LimeWire has unveiled a platform on Polygon that merges AI and NFTs.

• Creators will use AI to generate sellable content as NFTs on the secondary market.

• Link: LimeWire Announcement on Twitter

MoonPay Launches MoonPay Ventures for Web3 Investments:

• MoonPay launches MoonPay Ventures to invest in early-stage companies in Web3, gaming, and adjacent fintech.

• They will deploy between $100,000 and $1 million in seed and Series A rounds.

• Link: MoonPay Announcement on Twitter

Uniswap Cleared of Class-Action Lawsuit:

• Decentralized exchange protocol Uniswap has been cleared of a class-action lawsuit.

• The decision underscores Uniswap's decentralized nature.

• Link: Degenerate News Announcement on Twitter

TinyTap Introduces AI-Powered Tools:

• TinyTap introduces tools that use artificial intelligence to enable educators and parents to create theme-based educational games.

• It also incorporates a tool to convert text into dynamic images.

• Link: TinyTap Announcement on Twitter

Adidas Launches Residency by Adidas for Digital Artists:

• Adidas launches Residency by Adidas, a global residency program to showcase global creators.

• The inaugural sale will feature Ethereum NFT artworks.

• Link: Alts by Adidas Announcement on Twitter

Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Updates:

• Bored Ape Yacht Club revealed updates about "Rift" and Season 4 "Trippin Out."

• "Rift" will open on September 7th, allowing members to collect resources in various biomes.

• Rift Link: Bored Ape Yacht Club Announcement on Twitter

• Season 4 features passive votes and other elements.

• Season 4 Link: Bored Ape Yacht Club Announcement on Twitter

Ord.io App Launch:

• @ord_io launched the Ord.io app for exploring ordinals on your phone.

• The Progressive Web App (PWA) offers faster loading times, a dedicated mobile navigation bar, search history, and automatic notifications of new listings.

• To install it, visit Ord.io in your mobile browser and select "Install now" on the top banner. No app store required.

• Link: Ord.io Announcement on Twitter

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock:

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on rule changes for several spot Bitcoin ETFs, including proposals from Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco, Valkyrie Investments, and BlackRock.

• Most decisions are delayed until October, raising uncertainty about future approvals and rejections in an ever-evolving cycle.

• Link: News on SEC's Decision Delays

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