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• Koji Raises $20 Million To Add Crypto To Creators’ Links In Bio

  In a press release about its new funding round, the company said it will “use the new funding to grow its engineering and creator teams, accelerate development of the platform, and further develop its Web3 and crypto offerings.”

  
• TikTok Megastar Khaby Lame Inks Multiyear Deal With Hugo Boss

  TikTok star Khaby Lame is getting some high fashion shine. Lame, the second most-followed creator on TikTok (after Charli D'Amelio) with 130 million fans, has partnered with Hugo Boss to star in a campaign surrounding its re-brand, and will also co-design a capsule collection with the storied fashion label as part of a multi-year deal.

  
• Pocket.watch Taps Manuel Torres Port To Oversee Licensing Biz, Worth Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars

  Pocket.watch, the kids’ content goliath that works with Ryan Kaji, has tapped Manuel Torres Port to serve as its head of consumer products licensing. 

  

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