Bored Ape Yacht Club

The suit involved the developer of websites and a smart contract to sell “misleading” RR/BAYC NFTs. There are separate ongoing cases regarding Ryder Ripps' use of Bored Apes' imagery.

By Toby Bochan

Feb 6, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Bored Ape Artist's NFT Mint Sells Out So Fast, Many Fans Left Mad, Empty-Handed

The mint, which opened Friday morning, closed minutes after the allowlist opened, raising questions from disappointed fans as to whether or not it was a faulty drop.

By Cam Thompson

Jan 27, 2023 at 5:27 p.m. UTC

Jan 27, 2023

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Yuga Labs' Sewer Pass NFT Collection Nets Over $6M in Sales in Just Hours

The latest NFT project by Bored Ape Yacht Club parent company Yuga Labs grants holders access to a skill-based game called Dookey Dash.

By Rosie Perper

Jan 18, 2023 at 11:15 p.m. UTC

Jan 18, 2023

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Yuga Labs Announces Skill-Based NFT Mint

The gamified expansion of its Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem involves minting a free Sewer Pass to play a game called Dookey Dash.

By Rosie Perper

Jan 12, 2023 at 1:29 a.m. UTC

Jan 12, 2023

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Developer of ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFTs Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged $2.9M Rug Pull

Twenty-four-year-old French citizen Aurelian Michel has been charged with fraud for his role in the alleged scheme.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Jan 5, 2023 at 8:24 p.m. UTC

Jan 5, 2023

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Yuga Labs co-founders Greg Solano (left) and Wylie Aronow (right)

See You on the Otherside: How Yuga Labs Is Bringing Its Billion-Dollar Business Into the Metaverse

Greg Solano and Wylie Aronow certainly didn't set out to create a $4 billion empire when they launched their Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection less than two years ago. Now, with the support of their community and a brand new CEO, they're setting their sights on the metaverse.

By Rosie Perper

Dec 21, 2022 at 8:43 p.m. UTC

Dec 21, 2022

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Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

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Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

Yuga Labs, the Web3 startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that former Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre is joining the company as CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses what Alegre's gaming expertise will bring to Yuga Labs' Web3 world.

By CoinDesk Inc

Dec 19, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2022

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Web3 Startup Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

The Bored Ape parent company said Alegre's previous gaming experience will help advance the brand's Otherside metaverse and propel its ambitions for an "immersive Web3 world."

By Rosie Perper

Dec 19, 2022 at 1:05 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2022

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Bieber, Madonna Among Dozens of Celebs Named in Lawsuit Alleging Yuga Labs NFT 'Scheme'

The suit claims celebrity endorsements of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and ApeCoin tokens resulted in financial loss for investors. Yuga Labs called the allegations "opportunistic and parasitic."

By Rosie Perper

Dec 9, 2022 at 10:19 p.m. UTC

Dec 9, 2022

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