ClubNFT, a company building next-generation tools and services to analyze, monitor, and protect NFTs is partnering with Ledger to enable all users of the Ledger Live app to quickly and easily download a backup of their NFTs to their own computer, ensuring the safety and longevity of their collections no matter what may happen in the future.

The non-fungible token (NFT) market has been one of the most talked-about areas in the world of cryptocurrency over the past few years. As we move into 2023, there are a number of interesting trends emerging that are worth considering for those interested in the NFT market. According to some of the speakers at the recent NFT conference, there are several key trends to watch in 2023. One of the most notable is the increasing use of NFTs in the gaming industry. 

Edgevana, the company revolutionizing frictionless protocol participation has declared it has moved into the Aptos ecosystem. This announcement will deliver unrivaled convenience for operators, developers, and ecosystem projects interested in joining the Aptos network. By leveraging Edgevana's one-click deployment marketplace, Aptos participants can effortlessly launch a Full Node, and Indexer Node, all completely decentralized, in a click of a button.

The CBCat (Blockchain Center of Catalonia), of the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, held last Thursday an awards ceremony for the participants of its third Blockchain4SDG challenge; a programme aimed at university students that encourages training in blockchain technology, and its subsequent application in real projects, always focused on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Digital Asset Management Limited and the Damex group (“Damex” or “Damex.io”)), a Distributed Ledger Technology provider based in Gibraltar, recently announced its utility token IEO, the Damex Token ($DAMEX), which can be used within the Damex App along with other non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to earn rewards for adopting a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions announced today that it has made a strategic investment into Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), a Singapore-based early-stage Venture Capital Fund that focuses on top-tier Web3 startups globally. The investment is part of Ripple's efforts to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally.

Gridex Protocol, the first completely on-chain order book trading protocol on Ethereum, is set to be a key strategic partner of Paris Blockchain Week, one of the largest gatherings of blockchain and web3 professionals on the global crypto calendar. It will be hosted between March 20 - 24, 2023, in the historic Carrousel du LOUVRE, the world's biggest museum and home to some of the most famous artworks in the world.

With the increasing popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi), the demand for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) with a better user experience and lower costs has become one of the primary goals of many blockchain projects. Gridex Protocol has taken a step forward in addressing this need by launching an on-chain order book trading protocol that offers robust decentralized attributes.

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the first day of trading of event contracts on Bitcoin futures. "Our new event contracts on Bitcoin futures provide a limited-risk, highly transparent way for a wide range of investors to access the bitcoin market via a fully regulated exchange," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity and FX Products at CME Group.

Global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo introduces the first Banking-as-a-Service product tailored to suit the needs of crypto market participants. Digital asset organisations, such as exchanges, wallet providers, NFT services, DeFi protocols, DAOs, and others can integrate the BaaS solution into their ecosystems and open full-fledged bank accounts.