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Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has launched a new perks program to reward streaming subscribers — and it involves non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Disney is launching a new perks program for Disney+ subscribers with a perks program for Hulu set to follow later in the summer. Streaming...

In a significant development, Dapper Labs, the creator of the NBA Top Shot Moments NFT collection, has agreed to a $4 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. What Happened: The settlement fund will be available to eligible claimants, according to court documents provided by Dapper Labs, The...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) launched its NFT marketplace, Disney Pinnacle, for tokenizing its iconic animation characters from the past century, as well as characters from its Pixar and Star Wars franchises. A collaboration with Dapper Labs, the NFTs will be uniquely styled as...

Following the meteoric success of NBA Top Shot, the crypto-startup which created the sports-themed digital collectibles was eager for a repeat. Back in 2021, Dapper Labs inked a deal with both the NFL and OneTeam Partners, a marketing joint venture founded in part by the NFL Players Association, or...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the court ruling in the Dapper Labs case is on a motion to dismiss, and the lawsuit is ongoing. The story has also been updated with a comment from Dapper Labs.  Finance can often be seen as dry and unexciting, right? Twitter and...

This year's Slamdance Film Festival will showcase the premiere of a psychological thriller called "Fuzzy Head," the funding of which was obtained through the use of Untold.io, a blockchain-based crowdfunding platform that focuses on impact content. The film festival...

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has started to delist Cuban artists and users in order to comply with U.S. sanctions. "Our terms of service explicitly prohibit sanctioned individuals, individuals in sanctioned jurisdictions, or services from using OpenSea," a spokesperson for...

With recent struggles for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), a former CEO is being brought in to help steer the company forward. Could that next phase of growth include a deeper connection in the world of Web3? What Happened: Disney announced on Sunday that CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down and is...

Social media platform Twitter Inc is getting more integrated with the non-fungible token market. As a leading place for NFT communities to interact and share thoughts on the space, Twitter has been NFT-friendly in 2022. Could the company’s acquisition by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon...

Well-known in the NFT community as Bored Ape Yacht Club #1037 or Maui Prime, Josh Ong is more than just a Bored Ape holder. Ong will be speaking at Benzinga’s Future of Crypto event on Dec. 7 at Pier 60 in New York City to share his story on transitioning from marketing in Web2 to...

Another sports league is entering the non-fungible token space with a collection that will come with collectibles and future utility. Here are the details. What Happened: The PGA Tour is partnering with Web3 company Autograph to launch a collection of NFTs for fans and investors. Autograph, co...

Several large NFT companies and organizations are behind the creation and launch of a new holiday, NFT Day. The first-ever NFT Day is Sept. 20. Here’s what you should know about the holiday and the reasoning behind the date. NFT Day: International NFT Day is the celebration of non-fungible...

Top NFT collection Doodles announced a new round of funding Tuesday. Here’s a look at who invested in Doodles and what’s next. What Happened: Doodles announced an investment of $54 million in a funding round led by Seven Seven Six, a venture capital fund founded by Reddit co-founder...

Fantasy sports and blockchain technology company Sorare is partnering with one more professional sports league. Here’s the latest and what it means for the world of sports and non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Sorare, which touts tennis star Serena Williams as an investor and board member,...

Ticketmaster hopes to disrupt the live-events industry by incorporating collectible NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and blockchain technology into its services. What Happened: The West Hollywood, California-based company announced the launch of new capabilities to issue digital collectible NFTs to...