CRYPTOCURRENCY
OpenSea: A Glimpse into January 2024's NFT Landscape
OpenSea's January 2024 digest reveals exciting NFT trends, including Dmitri Cherniak's 'Ringers' sculpture, Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' entering the NFT space, and The Fabricant's AI-driven digital fashion collection. These developments showcase the growing intersection of art, technology, and digital ownership in the NFT marketplace.
Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain, Inspires NFT and Meme Coin Craze
The public domain's "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse version has sparked the creation of popular NFTs and meme coins, marking a new era in digital art and copyright freedom.
Disney's new CEO Bob Iger and crypto
Bob Iger has announced a surprise return to his former role as CEO of Disney. The Disney executive became known in the crypto community after becoming a director, adviser and investor in Genies. He will reportedly work with the board to set the strategic direction for the company and work to develop a successor.
Walt Disney Seeks Attorney to Explore Emerging Technologies in NFTS
Walt Disney Company is hiring a deal attorney to explore emerging technologies, including NFTs.
Polygon Selected for Joining Disney's Accelerator Program
Polygon becomes the only blockchain selected for Disney's 2022 accelerator program, which will help the development of the web 3 fields.
Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist
Crypto entrepreneur Akon has announced that he will be endorsing Brock Pierce’s presidential campaign and joining the crypto venture capitalist’s campaign team.
McAfee's Ghostcoin Gets Backing as Payment in Hong Kong
John McAfee's Ghostcoin gets backing for use as a payment coin in Hong Kong across 60 vending machines including Disneyland.