With non-fungible token (NFT) sales a lot lower than they were at the start of the year, NFT companies and marketplaces are feeling the pain associated with the second-largest crypto winter to date. According to a report published on Monday and “multiple people familiar with the situation,” the NFT company Candy Digital is laying off over a third of the firm’s staff.
On Monday, Sportico’s sports business reporter Eben Novy-Williams reported that the NFT firm Candy Digital “is laying off a large chunk of its workforce, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.” Sportico’s article notes that roughly one-third of Candy Digital’s 100 staff members are being let go, the people familiar with the matter detailed.
Candy Digital is a Fanatics-backed NFT marketplace that’s also bolstered by Galaxy Digital’s Michael Novogratz, and the business entrepreneur and NFT creator Gary Vaynerchuk. Candy Digital launched in June 2021 and at the time the company revealed a long-term partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB).
Sportico details that the publication’s news team reached out to both Candy Digital and the collectibles giant Fanatics, but both firms declined to comment about the alleged layoffs. The news comes at a time when NFT sales and overall interest in NFTs are both down a great deal since the start of 2022.
NFT sales, however, have been steady since October, and November’s NFT sales were 22% higher than October’s sales volume. Candy Digital was able to raise $100 million last year, and it gained a $1.5 billion post-valuation after the capital raise that occurred on Oct. 21, 2021.
There were ten investors that funneled capital into Candy Digital last year, including investors such as Insight Partners, Softbank, Peyton Manning, Gaingels, and Will Ventures. The NFT platform is not the only crypto business that has let staff go as the entire crypto industry has been plagued with staff reductions all year.
In the world of NFTs, Dapper Labs, the blockchain firm behind the popular NFT collections NFL All Day and NBA Top Shot, slashed 22% of the company’s workforce at the start of November. Last July, the largest NFT marketplace in terms of overall sales volume, Opensea, cut 20% of the company’s staff.
What do you think about Candy Digital laying off roughly a third of the NFT company’s employees? Let us know what you think about this subject in the comments section below.
Jamie Redman is the News Lead at Bitcoin.com News and a financial tech journalist living in Florida. Redman has been an active member of the cryptocurrency community since 2011. He has a passion for Bitcoin, open-source code, and decentralized applications. Since September 2015, Redman has written more than 6,000 articles for Bitcoin.com News about the disruptive protocols emerging today.
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Tony Hawk's Latest NFTs to Come With Signed Physical Skateboards
Last December, the renowned professional skateboarder Tony Hawk released his “Last Trick” non-fungible token (NFT) collection via the NFT marketplace Autograph. Next week, Hawk will be auctioning the skateboards he used during his last tricks, and each of the NFTs ... read more.
With non-fungible token (NFT) sales a lot lower than they were at the start of the year, NFT companies and marketplaces are feeling the pain associated with the second-largest crypto winter to date. According to a report published on Monday and “multiple people familiar with the situation,” the NFT company Candy Digital is laying off over a third of the firm’s staff.
On Monday, Sportico’s sports business reporter Eben Novy-Williams reported that the NFT firm Candy Digital “is laying off a large chunk of its workforce, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.” Sportico’s article notes that roughly one-third of Candy Digital’s 100 staff members are being let go, the people familiar with the matter detailed.
Candy Digital is a Fanatics-backed NFT marketplace that’s also bolstered by Galaxy Digital’s Michael Novogratz, and the business entrepreneur and NFT creator Gary Vaynerchuk. Candy Digital launched in June 2021 and at the time the company revealed a long-term partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB).
Sportico details that the publication’s news team reached out to both Candy Digital and the collectibles giant Fanatics, but both firms declined to comment about the alleged layoffs. The news comes at a time when NFT sales and overall interest in NFTs are both down a great deal since the start of 2022.
NFT sales, however, have been steady since October, and November’s NFT sales were 22% higher than October’s sales volume. Candy Digital was able to raise $100 million last year, and it gained a $1.5 billion post-valuation after the capital raise that occurred on Oct. 21, 2021.
There were ten investors that funneled capital into Candy Digital last year, including investors such as Insight Partners, Softbank, Peyton Manning, Gaingels, and Will Ventures. The NFT platform is not the only crypto business that has let staff go as the entire crypto industry has been plagued with staff reductions all year.
In the world of NFTs, Dapper Labs, the blockchain firm behind the popular NFT collections NFL All Day and NBA Top Shot, slashed 22% of the company’s workforce at the start of November. Last July, the largest NFT marketplace in terms of overall sales volume, Opensea, cut 20% of the company’s staff.
What do you think about Candy Digital laying off roughly a third of the NFT company’s employees? Let us know what you think about this subject in the comments section below.
Jamie Redman is the News Lead at Bitcoin.com News and a financial tech journalist living in Florida. Redman has been an active member of the cryptocurrency community since 2011. He has a passion for Bitcoin, open-source code, and decentralized applications. Since September 2015, Redman has written more than 6,000 articles for Bitcoin.com News about the disruptive protocols emerging today.
Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article.
Tony Hawk's Latest NFTs to Come With Signed Physical Skateboards
Last December, the renowned professional skateboarder Tony Hawk released his “Last Trick” non-fungible token (NFT) collection via the NFT marketplace Autograph. Next week, Hawk will be auctioning the skateboards he used during his last tricks, and each of the NFTs ... read more.
Chainlink raced to a 20-day high on Nov. 29, as the token surged for a second straight day. Cryptocurrency markets were mostly higher in today’s session, following a sluggish start to the week. Dogecoin was another notable gainer on Tuesday, as the meme coin rebounded from yesterday’s losses.
Chainlink (LINK) climbed to its highest point in three weeks on Tuesday, as prices rose for a second straight day.
Following a low of $6.67 to start the week, LINK/USD races to an intraday high of $7.43 earlier in today’s session.
The move saw LINK continue its recent breakout of a long-term ceiling at $7.15, hitting its highest point since November 20 in the process.
Overall, LINK is up by nearly 25% in the last few days, recording gains in all but one of the last nine sessions.
Today’s surge comes as the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) moved beyond a resistance point of 55.00, and is currently trading at 56.89.
In addition to this, the 10-day (red) moving average is now closing in on its 25-day (blue) counterpart, and is positioned for an upwards cross.
Dogecoin (DOGE) rebounded from Monday’s losses, as the meme coin rose by as much as 10% today.
DOGE/USD, which fell to a low of $0.09145 to start the week, climbed to a peak of $0.1047 earlier today.
As a result of the move, dogecoin is now once again trading close to a three-week high of $0.1079.
Looking at the chart, it seems there will be an upwards crossover between the 10-day (red) and 25-day (blue) moving averages.
Should this happen, it will be a sign of current, and upcoming bullish momentum, with DOGE traders likely to move price closer to $0.1100.
The RSI has just moved past its ceiling at 59.00, and is currently tracking at 60.90. Unless the index falls below this point, DOGE will potentially continue to climb.
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Ripple CEO: SEC Lawsuit Over XRP 'Has Gone Exceedingly Well'
The CEO of Ripple Labs says that the lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against him and his company over XRP "has gone exceedingly well." He stressed: "This case is important, not just for Ripple, it’s ... read more.
Chainlink raced to a 20-day high on Nov. 29, as the token surged for a second straight day. Cryptocurrency markets were mostly higher in today’s session, following a sluggish start to the week. Dogecoin was another notable gainer on Tuesday, as the meme coin rebounded from yesterday’s losses.
Chainlink (LINK) climbed to its highest point in three weeks on Tuesday, as prices rose for a second straight day.
Following a low of $6.67 to start the week, LINK/USD races to an intraday high of $7.43 earlier in today’s session.
The move saw LINK continue its recent breakout of a long-term ceiling at $7.15, hitting its highest point since November 20 in the process.
Overall, LINK is up by nearly 25% in the last few days, recording gains in all but one of the last nine sessions.
Today’s surge comes as the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) moved beyond a resistance point of 55.00, and is currently trading at 56.89.
In addition to this, the 10-day (red) moving average is now closing in on its 25-day (blue) counterpart, and is positioned for an upwards cross.
Dogecoin (DOGE) rebounded from Monday’s losses, as the meme coin rose by as much as 10% today.
DOGE/USD, which fell to a low of $0.09145 to start the week, climbed to a peak of $0.1047 earlier today.
As a result of the move, dogecoin is now once again trading close to a three-week high of $0.1079.
Looking at the chart, it seems there will be an upwards crossover between the 10-day (red) and 25-day (blue) moving averages.
Should this happen, it will be a sign of current, and upcoming bullish momentum, with DOGE traders likely to move price closer to $0.1100.
The RSI has just moved past its ceiling at 59.00, and is currently tracking at 60.90. Unless the index falls below this point, DOGE will potentially continue to climb.
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Will dogecoin end the month above or below $0.1100? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Eliman brings an eclectic point of view to market analysis, he was previously a brokerage director and retail trading educator. Currently, he acts as a commentator across various asset classes, including Crypto, Stocks and FX.
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Ripple CEO: SEC Lawsuit Over XRP 'Has Gone Exceedingly Well'
The CEO of Ripple Labs says that the lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against him and his company over XRP "has gone exceedingly well." He stressed: "This case is important, not just for Ripple, it’s ... read more.
Join the Verse public token sale now and purchase VERSE tokens using BTC, BCH, ETH and USDT/USDC. Sale closes Dec 1 at 0:00 UTC.
Bitcoin.com, a digital ecosystem that offers secure self-custody solutions for users to easily interact with cryptocurrencies, has formed a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Poly Network to support Bitcoin.com’s Verse ecosystem.
Poly Network is a decentralized and trustless interoperability protocol for heterogeneous blockchains, which has so far integrated support for over 130 tokens.
Verse is Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token that will launch following the public sale, currently live at getverse.com. Verse will fuel the growth and expansion of Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem, which includes over 35 million self-custody wallets created in its multi-chain DeFi-ready mobile app, and an award-winning news portal with over 2.5 million monthly readers. Verse will provide access to exclusive platform services and act as the cornerstone for new initiatives, ultimately expanding access to decentralized technologies and finance. By interacting with the Verse DEX, staking VERSE, receiving cash back in VERSE, and using the VERSE token as collateral in various lending pools, Bitcoin.com’s millions of users will be able to take full advantage of their time spent engaging with the platform.
With the support of Poly Network, multiple application scenarios are enabled for VERSE to be used as an asset throughout DeFi. These application scenarios include DEX trading, lending, and liquidity mining across various heterogeneous blockchains and within Layer 2 ecosystems.
“Poly Network is one of the best bridges, enabling transfer of both tokens and NFTs across multiple networks with no gas fees,” said Dennis Jarvis, CEO of Bitcoin.com. “This strategic partnership is not only an effective means of increasing the utility and liquidity of VERSE, but an expression of support for Verse’s mission to enhance economic freedom.”
John Wang, Poly Network’s founding member commented, “Verse will fuel Bitcoin.com’s already successful ecosystem of crypto products. Those products are self-custodial, multi-chain, and DeFi-centric, which we are firm believers in. Poly Network hopes to lay a solid interoperability foundation to ensure the whole ecosystem will be vibrant and thrive.”
Bitcoin.com’s Dennis Jarvis added, “We’re looking forward to exploring additional future collaborations between Bitcoin.com, Verse, and Poly Network with the goal of bringing affordable access to blockchain for everyone. Affordability is a significant barrier to mass DeFi adoption and overcoming it will ultimately create more economic freedom.”
VERSE will provide value to those interacting with the Verse DEX, Ethereum blockchain, and broader DeFi ecosystem. The VERSE token will spearhead initiatives to accelerate growth and innovation in DeFi through the Verse Development Fund.
The Verse public token sale is currently underway at getverse.com, where 2% of the token supply is up for grabs in a dynamically priced sale that could see public sale buyers pay a lower price per token than those who purchased in the first round.
About Poly Network
Poly Network is a global cross-chain protocol for implementing blockchain interoperability and building Web3.0 infrastructure. Its uniquely designed blockchain and cross-chain bridge technology open up communication and enable transactions between various heterogeneous chains, including mainstream public chains from the protocol layer. Poly Network has integrated 35+ blockchains to date, including Ethereum, Aptos, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, OKC, Neo, Zilliqa, Metis, etc. Since its launch, the protocol has enabled cross-chain asset transfers of a value in excess of USD 16 billion.
Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. Featuring accessible educational materials, timely and objective news, and intuitive self-custodial products, we make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.
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Oman to Incorporate Real Estate Tokenization in Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework
Real estate tokenization is set to be incorporated into Oman Capital Markets Authority (OCMA)'s virtual asset regulatory framework. According to an advisor with the authority, the tokenizing of real estate will open investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. Real ... read more.
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