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Cultural Capital

As Gen Z reshapes the financial world with irreverence and creativity, fintech is transforming into a playground of memes, gamified investments and...

FinTech : Gen Z : Fintok

News

Stat: Thailand could become a regional crypto leader

Thailand’s cryptocurrency sector is thriving, with revenue projected to reach £228.29m ($292.68m, €269.27m) in 2024, rising to £311.16m ($398.92m, ...

Finance : Thailand : Cryptocurrency

Behaviours

Emerging Youth: Nigeria

Scarred by years of social unrest and a cost of living crisis, Nigerian Gen Z are split between hopes of creativity in local music and film and a g...

Youth : Nigeria : Nigeria

Viewpoints

Black Art Matters in Web3

British artist Nubianizm explains how a new generation of Black visual artists find solace, community and compensation on the blockchain.

NFT : NFTs : Web3

News

Stat: Luxury brands are leading Web3 adoption

A study of non-fungible token (NFT) launches across several industries has found that luxury brands are spearheading the adoption of Web3 assets.

Luxury : Technology : NFT

Big Ideas

Why Brands are Building Archives

Once the domain of museums and libraries, consumers and collectors are building – and selling – their own archives. Now, brands are looking for a w...

Luxury : Fashion : Technology

Micro Trends

Crypto-tels

In a bid to bolster loyalty, appeal to a new demographic and extend market opportunity, hoteliers are diversifying their operations to engage with ...

Hotels : Travel & Hospitality : NFTs

News

Stat: Creators don’t want to be paid in crypto

Despite alternative currencies having gained traction in recent years, many creators don’t want to be paid in cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency : Finance : Media & Technology

Micro Trends

Neo-wealth Wears

Luxury brands are setting their sights on the crypto elite, designing accessories that allow people to flaunt their riches in the offline world.

Luxury : Cryptocurrency : Web3

Viewpoints

How Alinea is powering an investment youthquake

The Generation Z CEOs of investment app Alinea explain how they are making finance accessible and responsible for young women, from traditional sto...

Finance : Media & Entertainment : Youth

News

Coinbase opts for clarity amid Web3 frenzy

Moving away from the meme aesthetic that dominates much of the Web3 space, cryptocurrency company Coinbase is drawing from the visual language of w...

Advertising & Branding : Finance : Coinbase

News

Spain’s heritage department store ventures into crypto

El Corte Inglés, the third largest department store chain in the world, is entering the Web3 space by launching its own cryptocurrency exchange.

Retail : Technology : Media And Entertainment

Micro Trends

NFT-ainment

The emergence of animated NFT characters is generating profit for owners through entertainment productions that bring their investments to life.

Technology : Media & Entertainment : Finance

News

Stat: Crypto-confidence is growing in France

As the metaverse continues to pervade public discourse, cryptocurrency literacy is growing in France.

Finance : Cryptocurrency : Society

News

Rave Review paves the way for women on the blockchain

Fashion brand Rave Review is tackling the male-dominated non-fungible token (NFT) space with the launch of its Cryptopanties project.

Technology : Education : Fashion

News

Hublot creates a watch for crypto-cliques

Fusing crypto technology with traditional watch craftsmanship, luxury brand Hublot and digital security company Ledger are joining forces to expand...

Luxury : Technology : Fashion

News

Spain clamps down on crypto-influencers

As more celebrities and influencers begin hawking alternative currencies and assets, the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) is in...

Finance : Technology : Influencers

News

Fendi creates a crypto accessory for digital luxurians

Lending a touch of luxury to the world of cryptocurrency, Fendi is collaborating with digital security company Ledger to launch an accessory for ha...

Technology : Luxury : NFT

News

Selfridges introduces NFTs to the department store

Merging digital assets with physical displays, department store Selfridges is combining bricks-and-mortar retail with NFTs.

NFT : Selfridges : Retail

News

TurboTax seizes a new reality of gig work

With Tax Day looming on the horizon, financial service TurboTax is appealing to a new generation of gig workers with its You Do Your Thing campaign.

Media And Entertainment : Technology : Finance

News

Burger King augments loyalty for the crypto era

The fast food chain is partnering with investment app Robinhood to offer customers a chance to win millions in cryptocurrencies if they join the BK...

Technology : Media And Entertainment : Food

Micro Trends

Crypto-cliques

Amid a big tech backlash, cyber-savvy consumers are gathering in decentralised social spaces that use blockchain to unlock elite communities.

Media : Technology : Social Media

News

Stat: UK students are investing in cryptocurrencies

The adoption of cryptocurrencies is growing among UK students, offering an incentive for retailers to explore and integrate alternative payment met...

Youth : Finance : Cryptocurrency

News

Aerial’s online tool appeals to eco-conscious NFT traders

Responsible travel app Aerial is expanding its carbon offsetting mission to cater for the non-fungible token (NFT) market, allowing consumers to be...

Technology : FinTech : NFTs

Viewpoints

Will NFT luxury assets transform consumer values?

Artist Sebastian ErraZuriz and his studio have created Digital Diamonds, the world’s first crypto gems. But are luxurians ready for a future of int...

Luxury : Technology : NFTs