Mike Winkelmann

Digital Downloads Merchant Gembyte Gearing Up in Asia

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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TALLINN, Estonia, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Estonian digital downloads merchant Gembyte is announcing that it will start accepting customers from the wider Asian market, including Japan.

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  • TALLINN, Estonia, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Estonian digital downloads merchant Gembyte is announcing that it will start accepting customers from the wider Asian market, including Japan.
  • Whilst expanding its global offering, the company itself and its day-to-day operations will continue to be domiciled in Web 3.0-haven Tallinn, Estonia.
  • Gembyte is an online merchant specializing in the sale of virtual commodities and digital downloads, geared towards the competitive e-sports market.
  • Numerous studies have shown that the important markets for virtual goods are emerging markets such as eastern Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.

'Africa's Foremost Crypto Artist' Osinachi Announces African Creator Accelerator Program on MakersPlace

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Osinachi, the self-taught Nigerian digital artist, establishes his own accelerator program on MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital fine art, to onboard African creators and establish an enriched community in the NFT art world. Artists of all levels currently residing in Africa are eligible to be accepted into the program, and if selected, their artwork will be featured in an online exhibit on MakersPlace that will be announced on November 3, timed to coincide with the opening of Art X Lagos. Six accelerator winners, curated by Osinachi, will also be invited to exhibit two additional artworks at the SCOPE art show during Art Week Miami in December.

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  • Six accelerator winners, curated by Osinachi, will also be invited to exhibit two additional artworks at the SCOPE art show during Art Week Miami in December.
  • MakersPlace is helping me provide the opportunity to shine a light on Africa's talent and raise awareness for my fellow gifted designers," said Osinachi.
  • As the first African NFT artist to auction his work at Christie's Europe, Osinachi has been described as "Africa's foremost crypto artist."
  • Osinachi is looking to inspire other African designers and artistic creators to help cultivate an enriched crypto art scene and build awareness for arts in Africa with his newest accelerator program on MakersPlace.

APENFT's 'Fall of the Core' Lands on Sandbox, Opening the Gate of the City of Origin

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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By entering through the Game Maker Gallery, users can explore the virtual city, and enjoy the magnificent landscapes and unspeakable wonders.

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  • By entering through the Game Maker Gallery, users can explore the virtual city, and enjoy the magnificent landscapes and unspeakable wonders.
  • The City of Origin is an original, grandiose fantasy epic work.
  • The City of Origin will become another well-architected virtual city that breaks the laws of physics and holds a very specific worldview.
  • Winners will have the opportunity to present their artworks and establish their own studios in the City of Origin.

Andrew Brown AKA Doctor Troller Becomes Top 3 Richest NFT Artist With Net Worth of £200 Million GBP

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Who is Doctor Troller?

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  • Doctor Troller is currently one of the world's top 3 richest NFT artists, with a net worth valued at 200 million GBP in 2021.
  • Born and raised in London, digital artist and prankster Andrew "Doctor Troller" Brown is known for his disruptive visual and multimedia art style.
  • Doctor Troller's net worth rose to 200 million GBP in 2021 due to the boom in NFT (Non-Fungible Token) popularity.
  • But now, with Brown's net worth valued at over 200 million GBP, he has become one of the top 3 wealthiest NFT artists in existence.

Baby Shark's Second NFT Collection is Set to Launch on Leading NFT Marketplace MakersPlace

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Following the instant sell-out of Baby Shark's initial limited NFT collection, the cultural icon with the most viewed video in YouTube history is back with a generative NFT project featuring Baby Shark and his family: Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark and Grandpa Shark.

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  • Following the instant sell-out of Baby Shark's initial limited NFT collection, the cultural icon with the most viewed video in YouTube history is back with a generative NFT project featuring Baby Shark and his family: Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark and Grandpa Shark.
  • After the initial NFT sell-out, MakersPlace is proud to partner with Baby Shark to enhance a deeper commitment to their collective audiences," says Craig Palmer, CEO of MakersPlace.
  • "MakersPlace is the natural choice for us to launch our latest collection given its position in the NFT marketplace and the success of our last launch with them."
  • As a digital-first sensation, its growing success continues with its newest NFT collection expanding the Baby Shark footprint within the metaverse and beyond.

NFT Plazas Acquires First-Ever Print Publication and On-Chain NFT Magazine, MagNFT

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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MANCHESTER, UK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading NFT news and media website, NFT Plazas, announced today it will be expanding its media arm through the strategic acquisition of the first-ever monthly print publication and on-chain NFT magazine, MagNFT.

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  • MANCHESTER, UK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading NFT news and media website, NFT Plazas, announced today it will be expanding its media arm through the strategic acquisition of the first-ever monthly print publication and on-chain NFT magazine, MagNFT.
  • NFT Plazas now has ownership over all the content which MagNFT produced throughout the past couple of years, as well as the social media channels and website.
  • Our long term strategy and careful planning now sees us in the fortuitous position of being able to expand the NFT Plazas brand.
  • About NFT Plazas: Founded in 2018, and formerly known as DCL Plazas, NFT Plazas is the number one news site dedicated to growing the NFT and Metaverse space.

META, A REVOLUTIONARY SMALL BUSINESS, FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST META PLATFORMS (F/K/A FACEBOOK)

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- META, a small business operating in the immersive and experiential technology industry since 2010, today filed a lawsuit against Facebook. For 12 years, META has powered the types of experiences and products that Facebook is now building and has served the same creators and consumers that Facebook is now targeting. META's lawsuit, filed by Pryor Cashman LLP, alleges that Facebook unlawfully seized the META mark and name — willfully violating META's trademark rights and engaging in egregious acts of unfair competition.

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  • META's lawsuit, filed by Pryor Cashman LLP,alleges that Facebook unlawfully seized the META mark and name willfully violating META's trademark rights and engaging in egregious acts of unfair competition.
  • "META has spent 12 years supporting, developing, and protecting the creator community, creators' rights, and ironically, creators' intellectual property.
  • "Facebook acts like it can freely destroy the communities META has helped develop, overrun the industry, and obliterate META's business.
  • About META ( https://meta.is/ ): META creates multi-sensory live experiences that ignite the human spirit with technology, design, music, and storytelling.

MAPS Raises Nearly $1.6 Million in Christie's NFT Auction

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Proceeds of the auction, presented by Christies in collaboration with Ryan Zurrer, founder of Dialectic and Vine Ventures, will benefit MAPS.

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  • Proceeds of the auction, presented by Christies in collaboration with Ryan Zurrer, founder of Dialectic and Vine Ventures, will benefit MAPS.
  • On the heels of NFT.NYC, we were absolutely thrilled with the successful results of Cartography of the Mind: A Curated Sale to Benefit MAPS.
  • Beeple, David Choe, Sarah Meyohas, Refik Anadol, Mad Dog Jones, IX Shells, and more donated art to support MAPS.
  • Psychedelic Healing is an artistic interpretation of the MAPS logo by renowned artist Alex Grey to celebrate MAPS' 35th anniversary in 2021.

Pinkfong Announces Its First-Ever Generative NFT Project

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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2, the first-ever generative art collection of 10,000 unique NFTs featuring Baby Shark and his family, on MakersPlace , the premiere marketplace for digital collectibles.

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  • 2, the first-ever generative art collection of 10,000 unique NFTs featuring Baby Shark and his family, on MakersPlace , the premiere marketplace for digital collectibles.
  • Adopting the generative art style, each of the unique NFT pieces from Baby Shark: Collection No.
  • The project will also reward their community with unique perks, including special gifts and access to exclusive events and social activations.
  • "The new generative NFT collection is designed to expand the Baby Shark community and allow us to connect with fans.

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

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  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'