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Pop icon Justin Bieber has amassed a sizable cryptocurrency portfolio since his foray into the non-fungible token (NFT) arena in 2021.  What happened: A wallet linked to Bieber received over $2 million in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) from an NFT project named InBetweeners, which he used to bag blue-...

The social media account of popular rapper Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, popularly known as Doja Cat, was reportedly hacked to promote a scam cryptocurrency, resulting in investor losses of more than $1.6 million. What Happened: The scam coin, named “DOJA,” saw its market capitalization...

Pseudonymous crypto trader Cold Blooded Shiller on Thursday critiqued recent trends of celebrities, such as Caitlyn Jenner, launching meme coins. What Happened: Over the past four days, a surge in meme coin launches by celebrities has sparked discussions about whether this trend benefits the...

In the most recent episode of Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, Adam Wilks, the co-founder and CEO of Carma HoldCo, delved into the significance of crafting celebrity-driven cannabis brands that resonate with authenticity and personal stories.  “All of the products that we develop, our R...

During a television interview, Paris Hilton took time to highlight her involvement in the world of non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Hilton appeared on NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to highlight her show “Paris In Love,” which airs on Peacock, the...

Legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne is the latest celebrity to announce they are launching a non-fungible token collection. Find out more about how Osbourne’s collection is unique and pokes fun at one of his most infamous events. What Happened: Osbourne is launching a collection of 9,666 NFT...

This article was originally published on Weedmaps, and appears here with permission. Now that weed has been deemed socially acceptable by pop culture and society at large, celebrity involvement in the cannabis industry is at an all time high. As this burgeoning new market continues to evolve,...

Timed to coincide with the premiere of Chelsea Handler’s stand up special, “Chelsea Handler: Evolution,” Sweet Flower has joined forced with the comedian to introduce the Evolution Kit, a curated set featuring Chelsea’s favorite cannabis products. The limited-...

For small cap investing, the presence of a celebrity owner, spokesperson or other affiliation can often times be a very bullish factor for a stock. It cannot be underestimated what Michael Jordan did for Nike (NYSE: NKE). Nike's rival, Under Armour (NYSE: UA), has also benefitted greatly from...