Thanksgiving is going Web3

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Despite the FTX catashophe, NFTs are moving along nicely.

Phew. 😅 

In today's edition:

• 🌞 Thailand launches new NFT initiative to boost tourism

• 🧸 Mattel expands collectibles business via NFTs

• ⚽ Sorare is 'no longer a gambling platform' ahead of the FIFA World Cup

• 👠 Givenchy partners with Bstroy to issue physical attire via digital collectibles

• 💀Ty has added a DeadFellaz to his portfolio

In other news: 

• Macy's will have a Thanksgiving Parade in the metaverse featuring Cool Cats, Vee Friends, SupDucks, and more. The most-voted collection will be turned into a real life float next year. (NFT Lately)

• Unbacked exchange tokens like FTX's FTT are an 'extreme risk', says the Bank of England's deputy governor (Decrypt)

• Ty has added a DeadFellaz to his portfolio (OpenSea)

• NBA legend Scottie Pippen is launching NFTs (NFT Lately)

• The Sandbox launches major map and dashboard upgrade (NFT Plazas)

• Coachella lifetimes pass NFTs are made unavailable following FTX aftermath (NFT Lately)

• LandVault and Chainlink Labs hingle to build on the metaverse (NFT Lately)

• Solana NFT protocol metaplex announces layoff after FTX collapse (AMB crypto)

• Cryptopunks climb past Bored Ape NFT floor values (Bitcoin.com)

Some other stuff we are digging this week

• The Best NFTs on the Aptos Blockchain (NFT Lately)

• How to Market NFT Art - 5 Key Tips (Coinbound)

Trending collections:

• Otherdeed by Otherside [Floor Price - 1.28 ETH]

• The Memes by 6529 [Floor Price - 0.07 ETH]

• Rare Apepe YC [Floor Price - 0.30 ETH]

Thailand Boosts Tourism with NFTs

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is using NFTs to bring people into the tropics from around the globe. 

Here's what we know: 

• Thailand tourists can win 'Amazing Thailand NFTs' at five major cultural landmarks.

• Each location - China Town, Siam Square, the Ancient City, Samut Prakan and Wat Arun - will have 3,999 findable digital collectibles via QR codes claimable on the YAKs app.

• The NFTs include discounts and free experiences, to encourage more tourists to Thailand, despite already being a tourism hub.

• The NFTs were launched on November 15, 2022, and will be up for grabs until December 14, 2022.

These digital assets sound like a good excuse to go grab some winter sun. 

Mattel Launches NFT Marketplace

Mattel is building in-class digital experiences "that pioneer the future of play and create stronger community relationships" by launching its first-ever NFT marketplace. 

Here's what we know: 

• Mattel's new NFT marketplace is dubbed Mattel Creations and will launch on the Flow blockchain this week.

• Here, fans can purchase digital art linked to numerous classic products.

• The toy manufacturer's inaugural collection will feature the brand's Hot Wheels NFT Garage Series following recent success.

• The marketplace is a great way to bring people from outside the crypto community into the world of Web3.

Sorare Is 'No Longer a Gambling Platform' 

NFT trading card game platform, Sorare, received a regulatory green flag - no longer being classified as a gambling platform - ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 

Here's what we know:

• Sorare was in dispute with the French National Gambling Authority, which said that the NFT fantasy game should classify as gambling.

• However, the players always keep their NFT cards. Therefore, Sorare disagreed that it is such a platform.

• Sorare said it would strengthen free-to-play access to Web3 tournaments to soothe gambling concerns.

• To skip facing regulatory penalties, the gaming platform has until March 31 to make it a free-to-play service.

• Lionel Messi recently became an ambassador for the platform.

Givenchy Partners with Bstroy to Launch NFTs 

Givenchy is partnering with streetwear brand, Bstroy, to launch a series of NFTs that open up the opportunity to win designer goods. 

Here's what we know: 

• This fashion collaboration features a series of physical goods backed by utility-enabled NFTs, 'Phygital'.

• To acquire a Phygital, collectors must purchase a physical piece of clothing from Givenchy stores in the Spring/Summer next year.

• Each in-store buyer will receive an NFT, opening up the chance to win 1 out of 360 clothing pieces in six designs and other limited-edition benefits.

• It's time to get saving for next year's splurge.

Reminder: You have until the end of this month to earn hundreds of dollars in ETH.

Today's edition was written by Leah Alger and Ty Smith.

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