NBA Top Shot

The surge in demand for NFTs in 2021 has led to many professional athletes launching their own non-fungible tokens. Several professional sports teams and leagues have also explored options in the space. One NBA team will offer a unique fan NFT experience on Thursday, May 13. What Happened: The...

In an interview on CNBC Monday, eBay Inc's (NASDAQ: EBAY) CEO discussed how the large online auction and transaction platform could play into the growth of non-fungible tokens. What Happened: CEO John Iannone discussed several topics including how the company can continue to play...

The parent company to UFC, Professional Bull Riding, Euroleague Basketball and other sports assets is going public this week. About Endeavor Group: Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR) is planning to sell 21.3 million shares at a price point of $23 to $24. Endeavor Group operates as a content,...

What Happened: Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, said it will launch an NFT marketplace in June, CNBC has reported. The platform would focus on two distinct markets: a premium venue for high-value auctions and a standard trading market where users can mint...

An iconic trading card company is going public again with a SPAC deal. Topps is growing its presence in the digital card market and plans to launch several non-fungible token trading card lines. What Happened: Topps MLB NFTs were launched Wednesday by the company going public with Mudrick...

One of the leading online sports betting companies is pushing further into media and content creation with several acquisitions and a new hire that was announced Monday morning. What Happened: Brian Angiolet was announced as the new chief media officer for Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG). In the...

Non-fungible tokens, a relatively new concept, are digital assets represented by data and stored on digital ledgers, or blockchains. Like any other asset, NFTs, via tokens that represent digital certificates of ownership, can be bought and sold. The transactions transfer ownership from one unique...

It’s #FollowFriday and Benzinga is taking a look at Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR) accounts that provide insight into non-fungible tokens, commonly referred to as NFTs. Following these accounts are a good way for investors to get information on the NFT market. Another informative source to...

ESE Entertainment Inc (OCT: ENTEF) has launched Virtual Pitstop, a motor sports simulation platform, and plans to research and develop non-fungible tokens (NFTs) applied to it. What Happened: ESE Entertainment, a European-based esports company, announced on Wednesday it developed a...

One of the hottest trends in the cryptocurrency market has been the subject of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. NBA Top Shot has been one of the most followed stories in the NFT market and Benzinga was recently joined by Luc Doucet of The First Mint, an NBA Top Shot-themed podcast and...

Two big trends in 2020 were the rise in the valuation of cryptocurrencies and trading cards. Two of those trends merged together in a fast growing company called NBA Top Shot. About NBA Top Shot: Dapper Labs, the company that launched CryptoKitties, a blockchain-based game using Ethereum (ETH...