Cypherpunk

VIP3.io Raised $2 Million in Seed Round Financing, Unveils Innovative On-Chain Membership Platform

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Monday, August 7, 2023

New York, NY, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VIP3 , the first all-in-one web3 benefits and membership platform, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a $2 million seed round financing.

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  • New York, NY, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VIP3 , the first all-in-one web3 benefits and membership platform, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a $2 million seed round financing.
  • Notable investors, including IOBC Capital, ANKR, PAKA Capital, and other respected institutions, have participated in this funding round.
  • The raised capital will be strategically utilized to enhance VIP3's product development initiatives and expand its user base.
  • By leveraging SBTs built on the ERC721 protocol, other web3 platforms can seamlessly recognize the SBT-based membership cards at a minimal cost.

TwelveFold to Voodling: Milkcrate’s Entry in the Bitcoin Ordinals Movement is One to Watch

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

There are a lot of awesome projects dropping on-chain, Bitcoin Ordinals are revolutionizing the entire digital art and collectible space, early users are creating artifacts and inscribing history on-chain.

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  • There are a lot of awesome projects dropping on-chain, Bitcoin Ordinals are revolutionizing the entire digital art and collectible space, early users are creating artifacts and inscribing history on-chain.
  • Ordinals are offering a wealth of new opportunities for creative artists and collectors alike.
  • Despite some initial pushback, the momentum behind Bitcoin Ordinals is becoming unstoppable.
  • The phenomenal potential of BTC Ordinals is evident in Yuga Labs' TwelveFold collection, which recently sold 300 inscriptions in a drop that raised a staggering $16.5 million.

Yuga Labs Donates CryptoPunk #110 NFT to Centre Pompidou's Permanent Collection

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Friday, February 10, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, and Meebits, today announced the next installment of the Punks Legacy Project. CryptoPunk #110 will join the permanent collection of Paris's leading contemporary art museum, the Centre Pompidou.

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  • CryptoPunk #110 will join the permanent collection of Paris's leading contemporary art museum, the Centre Pompidou .
  • Yuga Labs is devoted to helping guide institutions through this new space, and the project offers resources to these institutions regarding web3 education, crypto art history, and NFT security best practices.
  • CryptoPunk #110 is the second Punks Legacy Project donation from Yuga Labs.
  • This next installment is further proof that CryptoPunks belong on the walls of global art institutions," said Greg Solano , Co-Founder of Yuga Labs.

Cypherpunk Announces Corporate Update on Current Holdings

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2022) - Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTC Pink: CYFRF) ("Cypherpunk" or, the "Company"), a sector leader for blockchain, privacy and cryptography focused investments, would like to announce updates on the Company's holdings.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2022) - Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTC Pink: CYFRF) ("Cypherpunk" or, the "Company"), a sector leader for blockchain, privacy and cryptography focused investments, would like to announce updates on the Company's holdings.
  • The Company has converted all stable coin holdings (USDC) into US Dollars.
  • The Company does have a cryptocurrency exposure via its investment into AB Digital Strategies Fund managed by Isla Capital Ltd.
  • The original investment of $1.5M USD is now valued approximately 20% less due to the current market conditions related to FTX International.

KuCoin Report: 48% of Crypto Investor Football Fans Set to Trade Fan Tokens During FIFA World Cup 2022

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

However, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will also be a first for several other reasons, especially the way crypto features in it.

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  • However, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will also be a first for several other reasons, especially the way crypto features in it.
  • 70% of crypto investors are watching the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • 48% of football fans among these crypto investors are interested in trading fan tokens for sports teams during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
  • 48% of football fans among crypto investors are interested in trading fan tokens during the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Yuga Labs Kicks-Off First of Its Kind NFT Museum Donation Initiative, Gifts CryptoPunk to the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The programs inaugural donation is CryptoPunk #305 which reflects Miamis iconic area code to Miamis leading contemporary art museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami).

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  • The programs inaugural donation is CryptoPunk #305 which reflects Miamis iconic area code to Miamis leading contemporary art museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami).
  • This CryptoPunk donation to ICA Miami comes after Yuga Labs announced its commitment of $1 million to support arts and education initiatives in Miami.
  • Were excited to see CryptoPunk #305 become a Web3 icon for Miami, said Greg Solano , co-founder of Yuga Labs.
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is located at 61 NE 41st Street, Miami, Florida 33137.

Decentraland Announces 2nd Metaverse Music Festival; Returns with OZZFEST, Dillon Francis, Soulja Boy

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Iconic music brand LIMEWIRE will host one of the main stages with an exclusive avatar performance and music video premiere from Soulja Boy directed by Grammy-nominated director Yasha Gruben, in addition to many other music artists across various genres.

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  • Iconic music brand LIMEWIRE will host one of the main stages with an exclusive avatar performance and music video premiere from Soulja Boy directed by Grammy-nominated director Yasha Gruben, in addition to many other music artists across various genres.
  • Metaverse music label SOUNDR whos stage features Junior Andre, Ellysse Mason, Tarune, Lil Yamaha, Miya Miya, and Soundrs first AI virtual band Skullz.
  • Join Decentraland at the next installment of Metaverse Music Festival by pre-registering at Event link .
  • Launched in 2020, Decentraland is a virtual social world powered by the Ethereum blockchain and the first decentralized metaverse.

Artmarket.com, already positioned on NFTs with Artprice, reacts to an interview on BFM Crypto with Bruno Le Maire and notably his desire to make France "the hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem"

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Bruno Le Maire declares: "And we want France to be the European hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem."

Key Points: 
  • Bruno Le Maire declares: "And we want France to be the European hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem."
  • This acceleration has been triggered primarily by a) the purge of cryptocurrencies and b) the introduction of much more favorable legislation in the USA.
  • Meanwhile, Europe has introduced a regulatory framework that supervises and controls the cryptocurrency environment, thereby giving greater confidence to consumers, investors, and operators.
  • Faced with this observation, Opensea has announced that it is considering solutions to counter this scourge and protect sellers and buyers.

Artmarket.com, already positioned on NFTs with Artprice, reacts to an interview on BFM Crypto with Bruno Le Maire and notably his desire to make France "the hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem"

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 21, 2022

Bruno Le Maire declares: "And we want France to be the European hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem."

Key Points: 
  • Bruno Le Maire declares: "And we want France to be the European hub of the crypto-asset ecosystem."
  • This acceleration has been triggered primarily by a) the purge of cryptocurrencies and b) the introduction of much more favorable legislation in the USA.
  • Meanwhile, Europe has introduced a regulatory framework that supervises and controls the cryptocurrency environment, thereby giving greater confidence to consumers, investors, and operators.
  • Faced with this observation, Opensea has announced that it is considering solutions to counter this scourge and protect sellers and buyers.

NFT Financials Falling in Q3 but On-Chain Metrics Remain Bullish, DappRadar’s New NFT Report Shows

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Friday, September 23, 2022

NFT Financials Falling in Q3 but On-Chain Metrics Remain Bullish, DappRadars New NFT Report Shows

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  • NFT Financials Falling in Q3 but On-Chain Metrics Remain Bullish, DappRadars New NFT Report Shows
    NFT Financials Falling in Q3 but On-Chain Metrics Remain Bullish, DappRadars New NFT Report Shows
    DappRadar , the global app store for decentralized applications, predicts in its new report on the state of the NFT market that despite financials falling in Q3 that total sales are expected to grow by 6% by the end of the quarter.
  • Although the NFT market's trading volume decreased by 75% ($2 billion) from the prior quarter, sales are estimated to reach 21.1 million by the end of Q3.
  • In contrast, NFTs on ImmutableX increased trading volume by 87% from the previous quarter showing the potential of web3 games.
  • In the fashion and luxury NFT market, while trading volume dropped off significantly from Q1 to Q3, the report argues that demand for fashion and luxury NFTs remain one of the strongest use cases.