Articles written by Andrew Rossow - Benzinga

Talent Agencies Are Scooping Up Web3 Brands– But Should Creatives Be Asking Harder Questions?

Last month, United Talent Agency (UTA) announced its latest talent signing – Bobby Kim, better known as Bobby Hundreds, who will help the fashion designer, author, and Web3 creator expand his personal brand across screenwriting, film, television production, and publishi

MetaBirkins: The Landmark Digital Art Case On Our Culture's Commerce That Still Isn't Clear For Future Art Critics

When the nine-member jury returned its verdict in favor of Hermès in early February, a chilling wave of disappointment, frustration, and confusion spread throughout the art landscape on whether the jury actually understood the case before them as it concerned the underlying technology th

Is SaaS Crucial To Web3's Security And Sustainability?

Nearly $2.7 billion USD worth of crypto has been lost in 2022 to hacks of smart contracts or protocol infrastructure – a 63% increase from last year. With flash loan attacks remaining detrimental to blockchain sustainability, Q2 2022 experienced over $870 million USD in losses.

Inflation Spikes, Tax Chaos, and Credit Woes: Small Business Owners Face Unprecedented Challenges, Experts Offer Advice

There is no denying that the brutal and pervasive economic conditions are wreaking havoc on the U.S. small business community. The Consumer Price Index report released on June 10, 2022, shows inflation spiked by 8.6% in May, the largest 12-month increase since December 1981.

Pro-Patient Psychedelic Treatments Are Finally Moving Forward In A 'New Paradigm Shift'

Last week, Benzinga’s Psychedelics Capital Conference brought a premier gathering of the biggest publicly traded psychedelics companies in North America with forward-thinking investors to Miami, where the hottest topic seemed to revolve around LSD and derivative molecules.

As We Build Towards Web3, We Need to Shift Our Focus Towards On-Chain KYC Solutions

As Web3 continues to develop, lawmakers and platforms are shifting their focus towards refining KYC, or know-your-customer, which serves as the barrier between Web3’s true calling for decentralization and centralized institution’s concerns for public good.

Prioritizing Residents in Multifam Isn't Just Nice, It's a Smarter Investing Move

The past two years reflected a risky period to be a property investor, with ongoing eviction bans, increased inflation rates, and of course, the uncertainty surrounding new tax laws that investors and property managers have to navigate through and execute.

How Immortalizing Street Art Through NFTs and 'Art-as-Activism' Can Save Under-Funded Communities

Today’s biggest issues surrounding women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, climate change, and conservation have captured the attention of the world’s brightest minds - forgoing celebrity community engagement and hype.

Why Play-to-Earn Gaming Is The Answer Needed For An Already Underserved Community

Right now, the gaming ecosystem is booming with excitement and innovation, where we are witnessing individuals and entities start to shift their attention to a world that they never before would have blinked at - and we have Web3 and NFTs to thank for that.

Now That Samsung Has Entered the NFT Space, Digital Art Collections Will Only Grow More Beautiful From Conference To Conference

Back in October, NFT BAZL Dubai kickstarted Gulf Blockchain Week, bringing together art enthusiasts, investors, collectors, and exhibitors from around the globe.

How Three Rebellious Entrepreneurs Created An NFT Project That Earned Over $23 Million In 24-Hours While Injecting 'Genuinity' Into The Community

With voluminous amounts of NFT projects now in existence, the number of NFT buyers remains relatively small, with just over 265,000 active wallets trading NFTs on the ethereum blockchain. Indeed, the visual arts community has come a long way since the very first NFT project which launched on the Ethereum blockchain in 2015.

Inter Milan Fans Have New Entry Point: DigitalBits Becomes Official Global Crypto Of The Football Club

The digital blockchain firm DigitalBits just became the official global cryptocurrency of Inter Milan, while Zytara Labs becomes the official global digital banking partner.

EXCLUSIVE: Nifty Games Raises $38M In New Capital In Anticipation Of Worldwide Release of NFL Clash And NBA Clash

Nifty Games’ series B round brings available capital to $53 million as of today

Welcome to the Messiverse: What Lionel Messi's Crypto Endorsement Means for Athletes

“Art, like football, is eternal,” said Lionel Messi in an exclusive interview with ESPN. “Art is also evolving, and digital art (NFT) is another way to connect with the fans.

AS Roma Just Became The World's First Professional Football Organization To Embrace Blockchain Technology In $42M Partnership Deal

Iconic Italian football club, AS Roma just struck a $42 million product partnership deal with support from the DigitalBits Foundation.

With Small Businesses Being Left To Fend For Themselves, Close Guidance Is Needed, Says REIL CAPITAL co-founder Evan Samlin

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses were left to fend for themselves when it came to seeking out sources of funding; these two NYC millennials found a way to cut that process in half.

Bitcoin Makes The World Go 'Round, Following Miami Event, Showing Proof That Crypto is More Than A 'Trend'; It's the Future

Since late last year, Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has seen a wild ride, setting price records, despite a dramatic plunge from $64,000 in April to $36,000.

With June's Rent Moratoriums Set to Expire, Experts Believe They Will Not Be Extended Based On Current Legal Proposals

The current foreclosure moratorium for homeowners is set to expire June 30, where borrowers who wish to request forbearance have until then to do so. For those borrowers who entered forbearance on or before June 30, 2020, they will be provided up to six months of additional mortgage payment forbearance, in three-month increments. What is a Moratorium?

Why Estate Planning Attorneys Should Be Worrying About Properly Safeguarding Client Crypto Investments

With cryptocurrency and NFTs becoming a more regular investment, what are holders to do when it comes to protecting their investments? Thirty years later and five years into private legal practice, I still find myself referencing the “6 P’s of Success,” which my father drilled into my head during my collegiate career.

For Artists, By Artists: NFT Environmentally-Friendly Artist Collective 'TestaMint' Launches Today With Music Legends

On Wednesday, a legendary but new NFT artist collective known as TestaMint made its entry into the NFT world with the “Godfather” of the West Coast Graffiti movement, Kelly “RISK” Gravel, and Billy Idol guitarist, Billy Morrison, Jane’s Addiction guitarist, Dave Navarro, and Jim ‘TAZ’ Evans.