Magic, a wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) provider, has raised $52m (£42m/€49m) in a strategic funding round led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from Cherubic, Synchrony, KX, Northzone, and Volt Capital. The latest round brings the total raised to over $80m. Magic works with companies that are looking for a way to incorporate Web3 into their offerings. Magic …
Matchroom Boxing extends partnership with Stage Front
Sporting events promotions company Matchroom Boxing has announced an extension to its global ticketing deal with Stage Front. Matchroom Boxing and Stage Front first struck a deal in July 2022 to drive ticketing, hospitality and experience sales. The partnership will now also focus on incorporating Web3 technologies and entering the metaverse with NFTs (non-fungible tokens). …
Professional Fighters League utilises Web3 partnership to offer NFT VIP experiences
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts league, has partnered with Web3 technology company CrossTower to offer NFT VIP experiences for fans. The NFT (non-fungible token) VIP experiences will be built on the blockchain XRP Ledger (XRPL). Together, PFL and CrossTower will release a limited number of NFT VIP tickets as part of …
Color Star Technology reveals K-pop group support
Color Star Technology, an entertainment technology company that aids the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, is set to sponsor two of XODIAC’s audio-visual experiences in the UK and the Netherlands. XODIAC is a new K-pop group that consists of nine members, which is set to make their debut in …
APP signs up SI Tickets as ticketing partner
The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) has signed up SI Tickets as its official ticketing partner. SI Tickets will also be the official home of primary ticket sales for all 2023 APP Tour events, beginning with the 2023 APP Newport Beach Open which runs from June 28-July 3. APP Tour tickets will be available through …
Web3 platform Humbl receives funding commitment
Web3 platform Humbl has announced that it has entered into an Equity Financing Agreement with Pacific Lion, pursuant to which Pacific Lion agreed to purchase up to $20m (£16m/€18m) of Humbl common stock. Humbl offers product lines including the Humbl Wallet, Humbl Search Engine, Humbl Social, Humbl Tickets, Humbl Marketplace and Humbl Authentics. Pacific Lion, …
Tech Stack: SoundCloud, AI, India’s new ticketing app and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… SoundCloud Music streaming platform SoundCloud has launched a new product called ‘Fans’ – which is currently in the beta stage – on its SoundCloud for Artists service. The ‘Fans’ product will help artists discover their most valuable fans on SoundCloud, gaining access to …
NFT-TiX expands partnership with United Music Events to include blockchain-powered NFT ticketing
NFT-TiX has announced a multi-year partnership with United Music Events for blockchain-powered NFT ticketing for Transmission, Techmission and Hardmission festivals. The partnership comes after an initial VIP lounge sponsorship for the events was announced last month. United Music Events is an event organiser based in Prague, Czech Republic and is behind the Transmission, Techmission …
Tech Stack: Attractions, Stagecoach Festival and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Staying connected Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has extended its partnership with Super Aqua Club to provide its Konnect all-in-one management platform. The Quebec waterpark first partnered with Connect&Go in 2020 to utilise Konnect and the company’s …
NFT Bali brings on board blockchain ticketing provider Insid3rs
NFT Bali has partnered with blockchain ticketing provider Insid3rs for its second annual month-long conference, discussing Web3 themes and Balinese culture. The conference will be held from May 1-31 and will feature a number of activities including workshops, art exhibitions and music performances. Attendees will also be able to explore Bali and Indonesian culture. Insid3rs …