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92% of People Have Heard of Cryptocurrency
Consensys, the minds behind the famed Metamask crypto wallet, recently unveiled their report “The State of Web3 perception around the world". This report provides insights into how well cryptocurrency is understood worldwide, the depth of Web3 comprehension, and the public's stance on pivotal aspects like online data privacy and ownership. 
OKLink and CertiK are launching the Freeze Asset Request (FAR) standard to simplify the freezing of stolen assets and bolster Web3 security. Exchanges often lag in responding to asset-freezing requests following a hack due to their in-house systems, but this innovation aims to rectify that situation. 
Justin Bieber's popular track "Company" is getting the NFT treatment. On September 7, music tech platform anotherblock and co-producer Andreas Schuller, aka Axident, will release the song as a limited NFT — only 2,000 will be available. Fans who buy the NFT will get a 1% share in the song's royalties, while Axident retains the rights. Michel D. Traore, CEO of anotherblock, emphasized that this NFT initiative not only shines a spotlight on producers but also introduces the masses to Web3 technologies. What Is a Rekt Test and How to Pass It?
The Rekt Test is a specialized questionnaire developed by a team of web3 security experts, spearheaded by Dan Guido, the CEO of Trail of Bits. Trail of Bits is a cybersecurity company whose clientele includes notable organizations like Facebook and the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). 
Xterio, the gaming Web3 platform, has revealed its decision to create an independent ecosystem following OpenSea's refusal to charge author royalties on NFT resales.
This new initiative will support content creators through the launch of an NFT marketplace, exclusive tokens, a rewarding mechanism, and diverse affiliate programs.
Xterio's officials have said that the launch of this marketplace is imminent, expected within the following weeks. 
Dubai is launching an aggressive campaign to attract tech giants in artificial intelligence and Web3, offering hefty subsidies that could cover as much as 90% of commercial licensing fees.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been assigned the duty of issuing these licenses, and its executives look forward to engaging foreign businesses and investors with optimism. 
In collaboration with its subsidiary Zynga, acquired for $12.7 billion last year, Take-Two is launching “Sugartown,” a web3 game built on Ethereum, marking the debut of a “major mobile game developer” crafting a crypto-based game “from the ground up.”
Players will utilize Ethereum (or ERC-721) tokens to access the game, stake for energy, and earn in-game currency.
Access tokens named Oras will also be minted this year as part of an initial release.