NFTs

1. Oops! NFT collector accidentally burns rare CryptoPunk - Brandon Riley, the owner of a rare CryptoPunk, accidentally sent it to an address that burned it.

2. NFT Inspect set to make a comeback after unexpected shutdown - NFT analytics tool NFT Inspect, which achieved widespread adoption, is teasing a return to Web3 after an unexpected shutdown.

3. Solanaland Announces Public Pre-Sale of $SLAND DEEP Tokens - Solanaland, a Metaverse storefront platform on the Solana blockchain, announces a public pre-sale of $SLAND DEEP tokens.

4. Balmain and Space Runners Partner For NFT-infused Unicorn Sneaker Line - Luxury fashion house Balmain and Space Runners partner to introduce a futuristic and avant-garde footwear collection featuring NFTs.

5. Sound.xyz Rolls Out Enhanced Mobile Experience for Music Creators - Sound.xyz, the web3 music platform that empowers musicians, announces the launch of a mobile-optimized interface to enhance the user experience for music creators.

Metaverse

1. Mobile World Congress 2023: The metaverse in the spotlight despite industry's doubts over its future - The 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona showcased advancements in connecting people and businesses online, with a focus on the metaverse despite doubts about its viability.

2. Future of justice: Colombia makes history by hosting its first-ever court hearing in the metaverse - Colombia conducted its first legal proceedings in the metaverse, using immersive technology to make procedural cases more efficient and user-friendly.

Blockchain

1. NFT Inspect set to make a comeback after unexpected shutdown - NFT analytics tool NFT Inspect, which achieved widespread adoption, is teasing a return to Web3 after an unexpected shutdown.

2. Solanaland Announces Public Pre-Sale of $SLAND DEEP Tokens - Solanaland, a Metaverse storefront platform on the Solana blockchain, announces a public pre-sale of $SLAND DEEP tokens.

3. Titanium Blockchain CEO Sentenced to Four Years in Prison - The CEO of Titanium Blockchain, a now-defunct company, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme.

4. First Citizens Bank to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank Deposits and Loans - First Citizens Bank has announced plans to acquire deposits and loans from Silicon Valley Bank, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

5. Kokomo Finance Accused of $4M Exit Scam - Kokomo Finance, a DeFi protocol, has been accused of a $4 million exit scam.

6. Chinese Banks Support Hong Kong Crypto Firms - Several Chinese banks have announced support for crypto firms in Hong Kong, despite China's regulatory crackdown on the industry.

7. Terra co-founder sought for arrest - The co-founder of Terra, a stablecoin project, is being sought for arrest over allegations of embezzlement.

8. European Crypto Startups See Record VC Investment in 2022 - European crypto startups saw record investment from venture capitalists in 2022.