Trends & Game Changers
![How Did Gary Vaynerchuk Sell a Million Books in 24 Hours? NFTs.](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/713141/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637274663-12432-6300/gary-v.jpeg)
How Did Gary Vaynerchuk Sell a Million Books in 24 Hours? NFTs.
Vaynerchuk made an enticing offer: for every dozen copies of the book you purchased in a specific 24-hour span, youâd get an NFT. This builds on VeeFriends. Five pieces of original art from it recently sold for $1.2 million, and the NFTs themselves had a successful launch â The Wall Street Journal notes that the collection is now valued at over $500 million. Itâs not hard to see why NFT enthusiasts might be enticed by the prospect of access to something similar.
![Barbados to Become First Sovereign Nation With an Embassy in the Metaverse](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/713140/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637273904-12432-5187/Screenshot_2021-11-18_at_23.png)
Barbados to Become First Sovereign Nation With an Embassy in the Metaverse
In a historic step toward the legitimization and adoption of the metaverse, the island nation of Barbados is preparing to legally declare digital real estate sovereign land with the establishment of a metaverse embassy.
![Trending Browser Brave Launched Brave Wallet, a Browser-Native Crypto Wallet With No Extension Required](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/713460/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637273616-12461-7193/brave-og.png)
Trending Browser Brave Launched Brave Wallet, a Browser-Native Crypto Wallet With No Extension Required
Unlike most crypto wallets, the Brave Wallet does not require extensions; itâs browser-native, reducing security risks and reliance. Users can transact with almost any crypto-asset with superior safety and performance, as well as connect with other wallets and Web3 DApps. The Brave Wallet will soon be available on the mobile app as well.
![Richie Hawtin & Deadmau5 Team With PokĂ©mon Goâs Developer Niantic](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/714065/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_6a197e8a-ea0c-426a-b096-45a20f0fd532.jpg)
Richie Hawtin & Deadmau5 Team With PokĂ©mon Goâs Developer Niantic
Six months ago, electronic music stars Richie Hawtin and Deadmau5 made an impact with their plans for a new gaming venture, Pixelynx. Now they have announced a deal with Niantic, the company behind the popular mobile game Pokémon GO.
![Steve Aoki, Todd McFarlane to Launch NFT Marketplace](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/711314/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637272985-12432-2476/steve-aoki-secured-funding-for-the-pilot-of-experimental-nft-tv-show.png)
Steve Aoki, Todd McFarlane to Launch NFT Marketplace
Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki and comic book creator Todd McFarlane announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace.
Facts & Figures
![Roblox Soars as It Reports That Revenue Doubled in Third Quarter](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/712250/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637274502-12432-2282/tzy3hfufyx2o30he_1626758057.jpeg)
Roblox Soars as It Reports That Revenue Doubled in Third Quarter
Shares of video-game company Roblox soared as much as 35% in extended trading on Monday after the company reported third-quarter results that impressed analysts. Bookings grew 28% year over year in the quarter. Revenue excluding deferred revenue came in at $509.
![Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Reports 21 Million Users, Up 420% Since April](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/713751/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_/uploads/tmp/1637273115-12461-6775/metamask-ethereum-adres.png)
Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Reports 21 Million Users, Up 420% Since April
ConsenSys, the Ethereum software company behind MetaMask, announced a $200 million funding round as its wallet hit 21 million monthly users.