ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Algorand NFT marketplace Rand Gallery has acquired data aggregator NFT Explorer. The specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Rand Gallery stated that it is below last year's acquisition amount and mentioned that it is concluding its seed round financing to fund the acquisition.Previously reported, last August Distributed Finance announced that it had acquired the Algorand NFT marketplace Rand Gallery. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the interactive immersive digital art gallery 37xDubai announces the completion of over $5 million in funding, led by Dubai-based digital asset and blockchain investment firm Morningstar Ventures. The gallery is expected to officially open in the first quarter of 2023.37xDubai aims to be a bridge between art and technology, with its underlying modular technology supporting rapid updates of exhibited digital collectibles, bringing a new concept to the market focused on Web3 education, traditional art, digital art, entertainment, and community. (source link)

Chain Catcher news, the NFT minting platform and tools Manifold announced the launch of the creator marketplace Manifold Gallery and the introduction of Paid Claim Pages. Manifold Gallery introduces a zero-fee (0%) marketplace and sales ecosystem, allowing anyone to list and sell their works, while rewarding those who help creators find their next collectors (6.9%).Currently, artists can create their own single-page auction sites through the Gallery app in Manifold Studio. Manifold's Paid Claim Pages allow for easy setup of pages to sell limited edition or open edition ERC-721/1155 NFTs. Manifold launched free claim pages 3 months ago. (Source link)