Marvel, crypto, Tucker Carlson: eight of 2023’s most spectacular downfalls Experts on tech, politics and culture weigh in on the year the hype faded and what could come next The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023
Tiger Global markdowns include massive cuts to Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea The noted VC firm slashed its valuations of the crypto stalwarts even as the sector is seeing something of a resurgence. Fortune · Dec 1, 2023
Bored Ape owners suffer eye and skin injuries from UV lighting at a weekend NFT festival: 'Had so much pain and my whole skin is burned' Numerous attendees of the ApeFest Hong Kong even this past weekend complained of severe eye pain and difficulty seeing after the closing concert. PC Gamer · Nov 6, 2023
DOJ accuses 25-year-old OpenSea spoofer of stealing $450,000 worth of NFTs and crypto The spoofer allegedly stole and then sold off a Bored Ape NFT from a Manhattan-based victim. Fortune · Jul 10, 2023
This Week in the Metaverse: Bored Ape Yacht Club is sinking as floor prices spiral Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs hit a price floor not seen in 20 months. Fortune · Jul 8, 2023
Here's your metaverse and NFT news for the week The Sewer Pass NFTs give buyers access to a new Yuga Labs game called Dookey Dash, which fits into a broader future narrative. Fortune · Jan 20, 2023
This week in the metaverse: A new Bored Ape game, memecoin-themed NFTs, and a possible virtual bar from the makers of Absolut Vodka Yuga Labs launches a new mint for existing Bored Ape NFT holders tied to a new game, plus news of a sold out meme-coin themed NFT collection, and a look at Absolut's idea for a virtual bar. Fortune · Jan 13, 2023
Bored Ape NFT investors are suing Bieber, Madonna and other celebrity promoters The creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection of NFTs and its promoters, including Madonna, Paris Hilton and Justin Bieber, were sued by investors claiming they were duped into buying the collectibles by celebrities who didn’t disclose they were paid to pump sales. Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022
Bored Ape NFT investors are suing Bieber, Madonna and other celebrity promoters The creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection of NFTs and its promoters, including Madonna, Paris Hilton and Justin Bieber, were sued by investors claiming they were duped into buying the collectibles by celebrities who didn’t disclose they were paid to pump sales. Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: The Miami Ape Laura Rodriguez Set To Speak At Benzinga's Future Of Crypto On Building A Web3 Brand Bored Ape Yacht Club holder Laura Rodriguez joined the community over a year ago. After being convinced to get into NFTs, Rodriguez is now a community builder for Web3 and one of the most well-known Bored Ape holders. Benzinga · Oct 31, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: This Web3 Investor, Adviser Talks Early Bored Ape Days, Going All-In On NFTs And Speaking At Benzinga's Future Of Crypto Web3 adviser and investor Hunter Orrell is among the people who can say he was a minter of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. Outside of his Bored Ape, which is often his Twitter profile picture, Orrell is working 24/7 in Web3 to further develop the growing sector. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Ong On Minting Bored Ape, Looking Forward To Hearing Garga Speak (And Dance?) At Benzinga's Future Of Crypto Well-known in the NFT community as Bored Ape Yacht Club #1037 or Maui Prime, Josh Ong is more than just a Bored Ape holder. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2022
Yuga Labs Announces $1 Million Initiative To Support Arts And Education In Hometown Of Miami One of the largest non-fungible token companies is announcing a new initiative to help its hometown. What Happened: Yuga Labs co-founders Wylie Aronow and Greg Solano announced Wednesday a $1 million initiative to support arts and education programs in the city of Miami, Florida. Benzinga · Oct 12, 2022
NFT Bear Market?: Large CryptoPunk Sales, Mega Mutant Apes, Tyler Hobbs Artwork Generate Millions These days, the cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) sectors are in the middle of a bear market. However, three NFT collections saw massive sales this week, with two of the most popular collections seeing sales in the millions of dollars, while a collection from a top NFT artist raised a… Benzinga · Sep 30, 2022
Benzinga · Sep 17, 2022 Yuga Labs Hires First Chief Gaming Officer: Who It Is And Why It's Important Leading non-fungible token company Yuga Labs announced the hiring of a newly created position that will help with the company’s gaming ambitions.
Benzinga · Aug 27, 2022 Snoop Dogg, Eminem Performing With Bored Apes At VMAs: How You Can Watch Key Metaverse Moment The 2022 Video Music Awards (VMAs) from MTV could feature a first: two owners of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs are performing a song live that has a music video featuring their Apes. Viewers will have to wait to see how the Apes are portrayed during the award show and if…
Input · Aug 23, 2022 Casetify’s Bored Ape Yacht Club collection licenses over $2M worth of NFTs The “To The Moon” capsule includes phone cases, hoodies, and skateboards covered with characters from the Bored and Mutant Ape Yacht Clubs.
Benzinga · Aug 3, 2022 Bored Ape Yacht Club Founders Reflect On Early NFT Days, Getting Doxxed And Fighting Off Critics In Rare Interview A cover story from Input titled “Planet of the Bored Apes” centers on an interview around Gordon Solano and Wylie Aronow, two of the co-founders of the massively successful Bored Ape Yacht Club
Input · Aug 3, 2022 Meet the Bored Ape Yacht Club founders in their first video interview Greg Solano and Wiley Aronow talk creating BAYC, arguing over David Foster Wallace, and the mom test.
Input · Aug 3, 2022 Planet of the Bored Apes: Inside the NFT world's biggest success story Six months after their identities were revealed, the BAYC creators finally open up — and address the "f*cking evil" campaign against them.
Input · Aug 2, 2022 Gucci is now accepting BAYC’s ApeCoin for in-store purchases The Bored Ape Yacht Club's official cryptocurrency can now be used for your designer needs
Benzinga · Aug 1, 2022 Top 10 NFTs By Weekly Sales Volume: Apes Stay Strong, Moonbirds and Meebits Climb, Three Newcomers And More The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has seen a drop in sales volume on OpenSea, an NFT marketplace for buying and selling items.
Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022 Madonna Didn't Buy The Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT She Originally Wanted: The Million Dollar Ape That Got Away Thanks to having Guy Oseary as her manager, Madonna is one of the many celebrities and musicians who own a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT. Here’s the story on how Madonna bought an NFT from one of the most well-known collections, but missed out on her favorite Ape.
Benzinga · Jul 27, 2022 Music Video Featuring Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Nominated For MTV Video Music Award: Here Are The Details A music video showcasing two of the most well-known rappers was nominated for a Video Music Award by media company MTV.
Benzinga · Jul 25, 2022 Top Ten NFTs By Weekly Sales Volume: Bored Ape Yacht Club Returns To The Highest Spot, Moonbirds Lands Again The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has seen a drop in sales volume on OpenSea, an NFT marketplace for buying and selling items.