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The NFT market hits $1 billion, while FIFA kickstarts a World Cup NFT initiative, and 'Mickey and Friends' enter the blockchain.
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This Week's Low-Down:
đ NFT Market Hits $1B MilestoneâSpotlights Bullish Growth
â˝ FIFA Kickstarts Exclusive âWorld Cup 2023â NFT Initiative
đ Disney's âMickey and Friendsâ Enter the NFT World with Funko
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NFT Market Hits $1B MilestoneâSpotlights Bullish Growth
NFT trading volume nears $1 billion in November, showing a bullish trend with a 114% increase in average transaction value â these are the top 10 NFT collections bolstering the market, as per DappRadar data:
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The NFT market has seen a 125% surge in trading volume in November, continuing its upward trend for the second consecutive month.
Steady weekly increases in NFT sales have been reported since October; blockchain gaming sees a 14% rise in active wallets, indicating growing market interest.
In 2023, blockchain gaming projects attracted $2.3 billion in investments, with a significant $600 million in Q3 alone, showing strong investor confidence.
The NFT market and blockchain gaming are experiencing dynamic growth, suggesting market maturation and potential for future expansion and innovation.
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FIFA Kickstarts Exclusive âWorld Cup 2023â NFT Initiative
FIFA launches its own NFT collection in conjunction with the 2023 Club World Cup, offering a unique digital memorabilia experience to soccer fans.
We are excited to announce a new eraâĄď¸ @FIFAcom announces collaboration with @modex_tech to power @FIFAPlusCollect ahead of FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023⢠đâ˝ď¸đ
fifa.com/fifaplus/en/toâŚâ FIFAPlusCollect (@FIFAPlusCollect)
4:21 PM ⢠Dec 11, 2023
An initial set of 100 NFTs featuring opportunities to win tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be released on December 15, marking FIFA's significant foray into digital collectibles.
Alongside the initial 100, an additional 900 NFTs will be issued on the Polygon network and OpenSea, capturing memorable moments from the ongoing tournament.
Since its launch in September 2022, the FIFA+ Collect platform has seen 909,255 NFTs minted, with a total trading volume of $2.4 million across its primary and secondary markets.
This move by FIFA, in partnership with Modex, represents a strategic venture into the digital realm, enhancing fan engagement through digital collectibles and aligning with modern trends in sports fandom.
Disney's âMickey and Friendsâ Enter the NFT World with Funko
Funko is releasing a new series of Digital Pop! collectibles featuring Disney's Mickey and Friends characters on December 12, exclusively on Droppp.io.
Disneyâs Mickey and Friends: Funko Digital Pop! series 1 is coming December 12th, 2023! ow.ly/oQSY50QesoZ
@OriginalFunko#Disney#Funko#MickeyAndFriends_MarketingAsset2_v11DigitalPop#Droppp
â Droppp (@Dropppio)
4:30 PM ⢠Dec 1, 2023The Digital Pop! collectibles are a digital version of Funko's famous Pop! figurines, now transformed into digital trading cards incorporating NFT tech.
All will be available in two pack options: a standard pack with five Digital Pop! cards priced at $9.99, and a premium pack containing 15 cards for $29.99.
Each pack type is limited to 21,250 packs, making them rare and collectible.
Purchasing packs gives collectors a chance to uncover rare digital collectibles that can be redeemed for corresponding limited-edition physical Pop! collectibles, including characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy.
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Today's edition was written by Leah Alger