Nifty News: Chinese firms to offer World Cup metaverse viewings, X2Y2 backtracks on royalties, and more
Chinese firms bet on ‘Metaverse-like’ experiences for FIFA World Cup China-based technology companies are reportedly working on tech that would give Chinese soccer fans the ability to watch the FIFA World Cup within the Metaverse. The efforts are part of a five-year plan released by the Chinese government in early November to boost the capabilities […]
Nifty News: NFT marketplace says no to opt-in royalties, Visa jumps on World Cup NFTs and more
NFT marketplace says no to optional royalties While nonfungible token (NFT) marketplaces such as Ethereum (ETH)-based X2Y2, LooksRare, and Solana (SOL)-based Magic Eden have made the switch over to “optional” creator royalties, a newly launched marketplace is taking a hard stand against it. Find Satoshi Lab, the company behind the popular move-to-earn app StepN has […]
Algorand becomes first US blockchain sponsor of FIFA World Cup
Blockchain network Algorand (ALGO) has partnered with FIFA inking a sponsorship and technical partner deal as the network becomes the soccer association’s first official blockchain platform. The deal announced on Monday, May 2 will also see Algorand become a regional supporter in North America and Europe for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held […]