Play-to-earn (P2E) company Avocado Guild raised $18 million in a Series A led by Animoca Brands, bringing its valuation to $200 million, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.Gaming guilds like Avocado cluster P2E gamers who are able to earn crypto income from titles such as Axie Infinity. Guilds often have revenue-sharing agreements and give players initial loans … [Read more...] about Animoca Brands Leads $18M Series A for Play-to-Earn Upstart Avocado Guild
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Animoca Brands Backs Upland’s Real Estate-Based Metaverse With $18M Raise
“What sets us apart is Upland’s connection to the real world in combination with engaging game mechanics driving an almost endless number of compelling use cases for NFTs,” said Dirk Lueth, co-founder of Upland. “We are proud that Animoca Brands, a clear thought leader in gaming and blockchain, led this funding round.” Source link … [Read more...] about Animoca Brands Backs Upland’s Real Estate-Based Metaverse With $18M Raise
NYDIG and Q2 partner to enable Bitcoin trading for 18M US bank customers
New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) has partnered with Q2, a firm specializing in providing digital services to financial institutions, to provide access to Bitcoin (BTC) for bank account holders in the United States.According to a release issued on Wednesday, the partnership will potentially open up Bitcoin buying, selling and custody channels to about 18.3 million bank … [Read more...] about NYDIG and Q2 partner to enable Bitcoin trading for 18M US bank customers
Ellen’s NFT auction flops, Oscars controversy, Kayne’s $1.8M sneakers, and more
The much-hyped NFT sale by popular talk show host Ellen Degeneres has fallen flat, with the comedian selling just five out of ten available Gold editions of her “Woman With Stick Cat" NFT for $2,500 on the Bitski platform. Sixty-four other people paid $100 each for an open Silver edition of the same NFT.The drawing appears to have been created with minimal effort in a bid to … [Read more...] about Ellen’s NFT auction flops, Oscars controversy, Kayne’s $1.8M sneakers, and more