Crypto Touted by Kim Kardashian Climbs 124% After SEC Charges, Token Value Dumps the Next Day

Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against the socialite Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting the crypto asset ethereummax, the digital currency jumped 124% in value. However, the ethereummax pump was followed by a massive dump as the cryptocurrency slid 47% lower than the high it reached on October 3. EMAX Token Markets … Read more

SEC Charges Socialite Kim Kardashian for Unlawfully Touting Ethereummax

On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against the celebrity and socialite Kim Kardashian for unlawfully promoting the crypto asset Ethereummax. The U.S. regulator detailed that Kardashian agreed to settle the charges and pay $1.26 million in penalties, and plans to cooperate with the SEC’s ongoing investigation. Kardashian Charged by SEC, … Read more

Jamiroquai to Bring ‘Virtual Insanity’ to The Sandbox Blockchain Metaverse

On Wednesday, the acid jazz-funk band Jamiroquai revealed it has partnered with the blockchain-based virtual world platform The Sandbox in order to “get funky in the metaverse.” According to the announcement, Jamiroquai plans to bring virtual insanity to the band’s virtual land located in The Sandbox metaverse. Acid Jazz-Funk Band Jamiroquai Joins the Sandbox Virtual … Read more

Indian Regulator SEBI Proposes Banning Public Figures From Endorsing Crypto Products

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reportedly proposed banning public figures, including celebrities and sportsmen, from advertising and endorsing crypto products. The regulator also proposed that public figures be held liable for any law violations when promoting crypto products. SEBI’s Crypto Advertising and Endorsement Proposal The Securities and Exchange Board of India … Read more

Pop Star Justin Bieber Buys Bored Ape NFT for $1.29 Million, Pays More Than 300% Above Floor

The Canadian singer Justin Bieber has purchased a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) for 500 ethereum or $1.29 million at the time of settlement. Bieber has a significant collection of NFTs and his wallet holds 340.43 ether worth $879K. Justin Bieber Spends $1.29 Million in Ethereum for BAYC #3001 Justin Bieber spent … Read more

Crypto.com Inks Multi-Year Deal With LeBron James and His Education-Focused Nonprofit

On Friday, the digital currency exchange Crypto.com announced the company has inked a multi-year partnership with LeBron James and the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF). The crypto trading platform notes that the partnership will bolster things like “educational empowerment,” providing access to tools that help build “Web3, and the future of the internet.” LeBron James: … Read more

Eminem Purchases Bored Ape Yacht Club #9055 for $452K, Shady’s Portfolio Holds 166 NFTs

Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem has joined the community of bored apes by purchasing a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collectible for 123.45 ethereum or $452K at the time of settlement. Slim Shady Purchases Bored Ape Yacht Club #9055 for $452K The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs have been very … Read more

Seventh-Largest NFT Platform Rarible Launches Messaging Application

Following the non-fungible token (NFT) platform supporting Flow-based NFT collectibles, NFT marketplace Rarible has launched a direct messaging feature that gives creators the ability to connect with fans via the user’s wallet address. Rarible Reveals Messenger Tool via Internal NFT Marketplace, Standalone Rarible Messenger to Follow The NFT marketplace Rarible is the seventh-largest NFT platform … Read more