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BREATHE! Convention Charts New Territory with World’s Largest Communal NFT

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Time Stamp: June 19, 2023 5:32 AM - Modified On: June 19, 2023 - Published By:
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For Immediate Release June 19, 2023 LAS VEGAS, NV - BREATHE! Convention, a leading event in the emerging tech space, proudly announces a groundbreaking endeavor to set a new Guinness World Record with the creation of the World’s Largest Communal NFT, during its upcoming convention in Las Vegas from September 13 to 15, 2023. At the heart of this year's convention is a monumental collaborative art project spearheaded by tech industry veteran and creative thinker, Aaron Vick. Known for his innovative digital art pieces, Aaron Vick will facilitate the creation

Crypto Chaos

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Time Stamp: May 10, 2023 6:27 AM - Modified On: May 10, 2023 - Published By:
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Despite the second-largest bank failure in US history, the Federal Reserve continued its interest rate hike strategy last week. This caused markets to react by pricing in continued monetary tightening, pushing back their expectations of rate decreases to 2024. Some have perceived this move as necessary to combat inflation, even if it comes at the cost of breaking the banking sector. Unfortunately, this sober outlook suggests that the rest of the year may be marked by more sideways action in the markets rather than a steady recovery. Meanwhile, in the

Paribus : Timing is everything

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Time Stamp: February 5, 2023 11:21 AM - Modified On: February 5, 2023 - Published By:
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Timing is Everything New York Yankees player, Yogi Berra famously said, “You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.” In all walks of life, the same is true. Timing can be as much of a blessing as a curse. Being too far ahead of the curve can be as harmful as being too late to the party. At present, the crypto market is experiencing a pump that permabears are calling a relief rally while permabulls are calling it the start

The Question of Liquidity

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Time Stamp: December 30, 2022 5:28 PM - Modified On: December 30, 2022 - Published By:
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While many people consider valuation to be the most challenging aspect of NFT lending, the real issue is liquidity. When taking an NFT as collateral for a loan it would be a recipe for disaster to think it can be sold easily at all points in the market cycle. During 2021 NFTs experienced a huge uptake in their popularity. Some said this surge in demand was the cause of increased gas fees on the Ethereum network. However, in between the two peaks of this surge, there was a terrifying liquidity

For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 12:51 PM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Jonathan Stringfield Contributor Jonathan Stringfield, PhD, is VP and Global Head of Business Marketing, Measurement and Insights at Activision Blizzard Media and Esports. The speed at which gaming has proliferated is matched only by the pace of new buzzwords inundating the ecosystem. Marketers and decision makers, already suffering from FOMO about opportunities within gaming, have latched onto buzzy trends like the applications of blockchain in gaming and the “metaverse” in an effort to get ahead of the trend rather than constantly play catch-up. The allure is obvious, as the relationship

Aim Assist Could Be Next on the Chopping Block in Apex Legends

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2021 1:01 PM - Modified On: September 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Apex LegendsApex Legends developers could be looking to make some changes to aim assist for controller players. / Respawn EntertainmentApex Legends developers could be looking to make some changes to aim assist for controller players.According to a post by John "JayBiebs" Larson (@RSPN_JayBiebs), the decision stems from the removal of tap-strafing earlier this week. PC players were concerned over the move, stating that it was one of the only features combating aim assist on controllers. Some suggested removing the ability to have it as a key bind to compromise. However,

Several Super Mario Titles to be Discontinued on March 31

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2021 2:57 PM - Modified On: March 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesNintendo is removing a host of Super Mario games from its stores on March 31—an event fans are dubbing the "death of Mario." | NintendoNintendo is removing a host of Super Mario games from its stores on March 31—an event fans are dubbing the "death of Mario."The company has seen fit to take down several popular and nostalgic titles from digital shelves with little to no reasoning—at least, according to fans. Beloved games such as Super Mario 64 will no longer be available to purchase in either physical or

Rec Room raises at $1.25B valuation from Sequoia and Index as VCs push to find another Roblox

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2021 1:48 PM - Modified On: March 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Investor FOMO following Roblox’s blockbuster public debut is pushing venture capitalists who missed out on that gaming giant to invest in competing platforms. Today, Rec Room announced it has raised $100 million from Sequoia and Index, with participation from Madrona Venture Group. The deal is a huge influx of capital for Rec Room, which had raised less than $50 million before this round, including a $20 million Series C that closed in December. In 2019, we reported that the company had raised its Series B at a $126 million valuation,