Lending Platform Vauld Raises $2M to Grow Into a Full Crypto Bank

Vauld, formerly called Bank of Hodlers, raised $2 million in a round led by Pantera Capital to expand its crypto banking platform.

Axie Infinity Launches Public Testnet of Ronin Sidechain to ‘Scale Even Faster’

Axie Infinity has launched the public testnet of its Ronin sidechain with video game giant Ubisoft as an initial validator.

Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro Lends Voiceover Chops to Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot

The Miami Heat's Tyler Herro is the first NBA player to provide a voiceover for a crypto game.

Native NFTs Look to Boost Engagement (and Monetization) for THETA.tv Streamers

The addition of NFTs to the gaming-focused network means streamers can create their own unique items to share with their fans.

Why NFT Collector ‘WhaleShark’ Spent 22 ETH on These Sneakers

Sneaker studio RTFKT combined physical and digital collectibles in an NFT auction that drew $13,331 for a pair of shoes.

Lil Pump Is Doing a Social Token Called PumpCoin

Rapper Lil Pump is the latest celebrity to dip into the crypto world with the launch of his “PumpCoin” social token.

FC Barcelona Footballer Invests $4.3M in Fan Token Platform Sorare

Sorare, the platform for digital soccer collectibles, said FC Barcelona's Gerard Piqué is investing $4.3 million in the NFT site.

Lil Yachty Collectible Fetches $16K in Latest String of High-Profile NFT Auctions

The lucky winner is “westcoastbill” – a user who appears to have sniped Tyler Winklevoss by $50 at the last minute.

Bloccelerate VC Raises $12M Fund to Bet on Enterprise Blockchain Adoption

The Seattle-based firm plans to invest in 10-15 ventures in the blockchain space over the next two to three years.