There have been many recent NFT news stories, including partnerships, new collection releases, and more.
NFTs continue to gain popularity showing no signs of slowing.
Here are some of this week’s most notable NFT news as part of our weekly NFT news roundup.
1. Snoop Dogg Joins Food Fighters Universe For the Launch of BAYC NFT-themed Dessert Restaurant
Snoop Dogg has announced his collaboration with Food Fighters Universe for the launch of an NFT-themed dessert restaurant in Los Angeles.
The restaurant will be backed by the Bored Aped Yacht Club NFT collection, which inspired the previous Bored & Hungry fast-food chain.
In honor of Snoop Dogg’s BAYC avatar, Dr. Bombay, the restaurant will probably be named “Dr. Bombay’s Sweet Exploration.”
2. Frederique Constant Launches and Sells Out 888 NFT Watches within 48 hours
Swiss luxury watch company Frederique Constant has triumphantly joined the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by selling its collection in less than 48 hours.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of its Classics Worldtimer Manufacture, the watchmaker teamed with luxury NFT marketplace Exclusible and multi-talented 3D NFT agency Rarecubes to produce and sell a series of 888 Time to Travel watch NFTs.
Exclusible announced on Twitter that Time to Travel NFT watches, which launched on May 28, sold out in 48 hours.
3. The Premier League Is Preparing to Enter the Metaverse and Embrace NFTs
The Premier League has filed two trademark applications, showing intentions to enter the metaverse and the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
According to the applications, submitted to the USPTO on June 1st, the Premier League aims to provide NFTs, digital asset trading and exchange services, virtual footwear, clothing, headwear, sportswear, and more.
4. Gap Launches its First Tezos NFT collection and introduces NFT Wearables with Petaverse Game DOGAMÍ
Gap announced the global release of its third series of limited-edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in collaboration with contemporary artist and former professional soccer player Demit Omphroy.
Demit’s painting reflects life in brilliant hues and an expressionistic manner, as seen through the eyes of his inner child.
5. Samsung Debuts on Discord Giving Users Easier Access to NFTs, Product Giveaways, and more
After introducing an “NFT Aggregation Platform” for its smart TVs and entering the metaverse with its “837X” virtual shop on Decentraland, Samsung is now officially debuting on Discord.
The Samsung US Discord server is intended to be a fun, participatory way for fans, gamers, and artists to gain early access to products, events, NFTs, and other Web3-based marvels.
6. Salesforce Launches its NFT Cloud Pilot Program
Salesforce, a cloud-based technology business, has announced the launch of its NFT Cloud pilot program, which is intended to give customers an easy-to-use and complete set of tools for managing their own NFT campaigns.
The NFT Cloud pilot program, in particular, will help brands to mint, manage, and sell NFTs directly on the Salesforce Customer 360 Platform, allowing them to build linked experiences in both the real and digital worlds.
7. Clinique Unveils Its First Makeup NFT Campaign To Create a More Inclusive Metaverse
Clinique has launched its first makeup NFT campaign in partnership with Daz 3D, the designer of NFP (non-fungible people) collections.
Clinique teamed with different prominent worldwide makeup artists and designers, including Tess Daly, Sheika Daley, and Emira D’Spain, to create the exclusive NFT “Metaverse More Like Us” Campaign, which challenges unattainable beauty standards and encourages originality.
The “Metaverse More Like Us” Campaign specifically confronts the digital world’s existing lack of diverse avatars and marginalization. The campaign showcases the brand’s cutting-edge approach to developing a more inclusive society, as Web3 establishes itself in a significant way.
8. ClipperJet Launches “Founder’s Pass” NFT for Exclusive Private Jet Experience
ClipperJet, North America’s premier private jet experience, today announced its foray into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of its “Founder’s Pass” NFTs.
Only 200 pass NFTs are available for purchase with a price tag of $155,555 each.
“Founder’s Pass” NFT holders will gain an exclusive membership and access to one of ClipperJet’s monthly 26-day, ultimate luxury sky-cruise experiences.
9. Chris Brown Introduces His NFT Project “THE BREEZYVERSE”
American singer-songwriter Chris Brown has officially entered the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In addition to his recent announcement of his upcoming album, “BREEZY,” which will be released on June 24th, the artist has also revealed his official NFT project.
The project, dubbed “THE BREEZYVERSE,” is a collection of 10,000 3D animated NFTs with sound and visual effects implemented on the Ethereum blockchain.
10. Actor Jim Carrey Auctions His First NFT “Sunshower”
Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey has officially entered the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by auctioning his first NFT.
The NFT in question, entitled “Sunshower,” was created in collaboration with filmmaker David Bushell, and is a painted artwork made using acrylic paint tubes.
The digital artwork portrays a man in the rain, which depicts the ‘Sunshower,’ which is described as “a form of medicine with miraculous regenerative potential” and “a celebration of our communal light and those quietly exquisite moments that happen for us all.”
