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Identity is a tough notion to tackle in any context. In our current age, it’s difficult enough to understand the complexities that come with a “concept of self,” but throw burgeoning technologies and digital culture into the mix, and identity becomes an entirely different ballgame. For artists, identity is about more than just simply understanding…

Exclusive: Ecosapiens Debuts Corporate Climate Collectibles on Celo

Ecosapiens, a tech collective focused on creating eco-friendly products for businesses and consumers, has revealed a fresh enterprise solution: tailored digital collectibles that empower businesses to balance their carbon emissions. This new endeavor is launched in partnership with the Celo Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Celo’s carbon-negative, mobile-first, EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystem. Through this collaborative effort, Ecosapiens…

Memeland Captainz Reveal Sparks Mixed Feedback From Community

Captainz, the premier collection of Memeland, minted 9,999 NFTs on January 4, 2023, for 1.069 ETH each. Now, after months of anticipation, Memeland’s Captainz art has been revealed. What’s notable about the reveal is the customization, namely the freedom for holders to choose their NFT’s gender, skin type, and other traits. All of these features…

South Africa Takes on Crypto Regulation, Mandating Licenses for Exchanges

As the global blockchain ecosystem continues to change, more stringent regulation may be on its way to South Africa. Taking a leadership role in cryptocurrency regulation on the African continent, the country’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has announced a new requirement for digital asset exchanges to secure licenses by year’s end….

Lacoste’s UNDW3 Introduces “The Mission,” a Dynamic NFT Quest

In early June, every Genesis Pass NFT from Lacoste’s Genesis NFT collection featured an identical design. But as a fashion company, unique aesthetics matter, so their NFTs are getting an upgrade — one that goes far beyond looks. The Genesis Passes have now evolved into the UNDW3 Card (pronounced “underwater” card), marking a shift in…