Watch: Category Closeup – Web3 & CPG

In this edition of Category Closeup, BevNET reporter Brad Avery and a panel of CPG leaders take a look at one of the fastest growing (and most misunderstood) trends currently emerging within the food and beverage space: web3. This disruptive, decentralized technology platform – which includes NFTs, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and Metaverse – has emerged as a new, disruptive tool for marketing and strategic innovation for companies of all sizes over the past year. This episode looks into how brands can use NFTs to create premium rewards programs, what blockchain is…

War puts BTC price to the test — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in the shadow of a new geopolitical conflict — what are the main hurdles that investors face? In what has become an unrecognizable macro-environment compared to even days ago, Bitcoin, like many other assets, is feeling the pressure. Russia’s invasion of and subsequent war against Ukraine is wreaking havoc on global markets, and developments can upend sentiment within hours or just minutes. The timing has hit Bitcoin, too — its “safe haven” quality is seeing a serious test, as investors look for safety and…

Crypto Watch: The Future of Cryptocurrency is Coming, But Will It Include Bitcoin? Web3 Rises

Crypto Watch brings the audience a round-up of the top stories of cryptocurrency in the past week, and it focused on Web3, Bitcoin, and the liquidation of different coins as the market receives a threat. The world now focuses on another staggering volatility of the top cryptocurrency, while some already focus on the future and its transition to Web3. Web 3: The Future is Real, and Several Hirings is for its Development Web3 is the upcoming face of the internet which is currently at Web2, soon having a new version…

Web3 trends to watch: New apps, new consumer behavior, and a massive talent migration

Madrona investors Maria Gilfoyle (left) and Chris Picardo. Editor’s note: This is a guest post written by Maria Gilfoyle and Chris Picardo, investors with Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group. We have been diving deep into Web3 at Madrona and the two of us spent the past week meeting with entrepreneurs at the ETHDenver conference. Web3 is an evolution of the internet built on decentralized protocols, including Ethereum (the ETH of the conference title), that enable users to own their contribution to the internet. Trust is distributed without a middleman in Web3.…

SWISS WATCH COMPANY SEVENFRIDAY TO ENTER WEB3 – NFT Culture

SEVENFRIDAY, Swiss watch company, will be entering web3, selling their watches with NFTs for certification and security. These watches, and sunglasses are sleek, luxurious and durable. As a luxury items brand, SEVENFRIDAY is no stranger to counterfeits, and I spoke with founder Dan Neiderer about the company’s community goals, and the path they see ahead. “Live everyday like it’s Friday” shares Neiderer on the ethos of the company. SEVENFRIDAY is a brand, as well as lifestyle, focused on community and connection. This vision was partially realized when they integrated a…

‘Coin days destroyed’ spike hinting at BTC price bottom? 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the last week of February lower but showing signs of strength as a key support level holds. After a nervous few days on macro and crypto markets alike, BTC/USD is below $40,000, but signs are already there that a comeback could be what starts the week off in the right direction. The situation is far from easy — concerns over inflation, United States monetary policy and geopolitical tensions are all in play, and with them, the potential for stocks to continue suffering. Further cues from the…

Bitcoin price up-down debate ‘mostly noise,’ watch network’s Apple-esque growth

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its decline further into the week as BTC clung to the $40,000 support level on Feb. 18. BTC price up-down debate “mostly noise”  While many analysts anticipated BTC’s price to fall toward $30,000 next, mostly based on technicals, Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments lambasted the downside bias, calling it “mostly noise.” Bitcoin has been in a choppy trading range for almost a year now, bouncing between 30k and 65k. The up-or-down debate continues to be a favorite hobby for many, but it’s mostly noise. For Bitcoin, the network is…

Web3 creators unite to watch Queen George perform on Feb. 15

Denver, Colorado — Feb. 10, 2022 — The largest gathering of Web3 musicians, artists, videographers, bloggers, builders, collectors and creators will unite at ETHDenver for a half day packed with free brunch, creative networking and a live performance by independent musician Queen George. The event will take place during the jam-packed week of ETHDenver on Feb. 15, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm MT at Your Mom’s House, located at 608 E 13th Ave, Denver. Registration for free in-person attendance is up on the site. Dystopia Labs, Mint Podcast,…