Nifty News: Metaverse bank robberies, Trump NFT biz prefers crypto over cash, and more

Stick em' up! Bank robbery drills in the MetaverseThe Bank of America is mixing a virtual reality metaverse and artificial intelligence to train new employees on everything from handling angry customers to bank robberies.Bloomberg reported July 13 that the bank’s 2,000 new hir ...

Lacoste turns fashion NFTs into digital cards for interactive Web3 experience

Unleashing the digital revolution, industry leaders are racing to forge lasting impressions, reshaping the interaction landscape between ardent fans and renowned brands. Among these pioneers, the renowned Parisian fashion powerhouse, Lacoste, elevates its digital innovation game, giving it ...

Nifty News: Blue chip NFT prices wobble, Credit Suisse tries tokens and more

‘Blue chip’ floor prices near two-year lowsThe largest nonfungible token (NFT) collections by market capitalization are in a sea of red as the cheapest NFTs in their collections took dives over the past week with some hitting near two-year lows.Yuga Labs’ flagship ...

Forget about price! Polkadot Decoded 2023 says bear markets are for building

The Polkadot Decoded 2023 conference just wrapped up and this year more than 100 speakers and 100 blockchain projects were in attendance. The beauty of crypto bear markets is they catalyze a realignment of perspectives and objectives. All the hidden leverage is gone and most of ...

Judge grants Hermès request to halt all ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT sales

French luxury fashion house Hermès International has notched another win in its infringement case against artist Mason Rothschild, after a Manhattan judge ordered a permanent injunction on all "MetaBirkin" non-fungible token sales. Hermès initially submitted the request to th ...

Prada Unveils 42nd NFT Timecapsule Collection Featuring Unique Floral Patterns

Italian fashion and accessories house Prada has announced its 42nd NFT Timecapsule collection, due out June 1 at OpenSea. The announcement of the fashion house's upcoming event says the collection will feature summer shirts with unique floral blue and white patterns - fro ...

Solana Foundation Launches “NFT Showdown” Competition for Avatar Collections

It's called NFT Showdown Participants will compete in creating avatar collections The Solana Foundation has announced a new contest for aspiring digital artists, "NFT Showdown.". It's a competition for the best idea for avatar collections. So, contestants must ...

Balmain Launches Limited Edition Unicorn Phygital Wearable Sneaker as NFT Collection

Balmain, the iconic French fashion house, has recently unveiled a unique collection of limited edition Unicorn Phygital Wearable sneakers, which are available both in physical and digital form as collectible tokens (NFTs). The fashion house worked closely with Space Runners, a leading creative st ...

GQ to Launch Its First NFT Collection with Digital Artworks

GQ, the renowned men's fashion magazine, is set to debut its first-ever collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering NFT holders an opportunity to engage in exclusive US edition events at discounted rates. The collection, designed by artists C ...