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U.S. Government to Auction $117 Million in Confiscated Bitcoin from Silk Road Case
26.1.2024
The U.S. government has filed a notice revealing its plans to auction approximately $117 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) that was seized during a dark web drug bust. In a notice dated January 8, the government said it aims to auction nearly 2,875 BTC seized from Ryan Farace and Sean Bridges in 2021...
Ordinals ‘Genesis Cat’ Fetches $254K in Sotheby’s Auction
24.1.2024
“Genesis Cat,” a 1-of-1 digital artwork in the Quantum Cats collection on the Bitcoin blockchain, has achieved a remarkable sale price of $254,000 along with several other notable sales at a recent Sotheby’s auction. ‘Genesis Cat’ Fetches Over Quarter Million...
Bitcoin Ordinals ‘Genesis Cat’ Sells for $254K in Sotheby’s Digital Art Auction
23.1.2024
“Genesis Cat,” a digital art piece created on the Bitcoin blockchain’s Ordinals protocol, was sold for over $250,000 at a recent Sotheby’s auction. Created by artist and engineer Francisco “FAR” Alarcon, “Genesis Cat” is a part of the Quantum Cats collection, produced...
Bitcoin-Based Digital Art Image 'Genesis Cat' Sells for $254K in Sotheby's Auction
22.1.2024
The sale of the digital image from the Taproot Wizards project came as popularity surges for the NFT-like creations minted atop the Bitcoin blockchain's Ordinals protocol. All in, some 19 lots sold by Sotheby's raked in a combined $1.1 million
Sotheby’s Reports Close to $35 Million in Digital Art Sales for 2023, Declares It ‘One of the Most Exciting Years’
25.12.2023
Source: A screenshot, Instagram/ Sothebys Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house with a rich history spanning 279 years, has made a significant impact on the digital art market in the current year. Fine arts auction house Sotheby’s reported making “close to $35 million”...
Super Mario-Inspired NFT Fetches Over $240K at Sotheby’s Auction
15.12.2023
Source: sothebys.com Major auction house Sotheby’s first inscription auction has been a success, closing with nearly $451,000 raised. Between December 6 and 13, Sotheby’s New York held an online sale of select BitcoinShrooms from the Bitcoin ordinals project by Shroomtoshi. Per...
Sotheby’s Launches First Bitcoin Ordinals-based NFT Auction
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Sotheby’s has announced the start of its inaugural Bitcoin Ordinals sale, an online auction showcasing three items from the BitcoinShrooms NFT collection. In an X post on December 6, the auction house said it was “thrilled” to present its first Bitcoin Ordinals sale, which will...
Sotheby’s Announces Auction of Bitcoin-Based ‘Bitcoinshrooms’ Collection
7.12.2023
Sotheby’s, the world’s oldest fine art auction house, recently declared its intention to conduct an auction featuring Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions, marking a first in the auction house’s history. This online event is set to commence in December at Sotheby’s...
Here’s Why Gamers Are Splurging on Square Enix’s Quirky NFT Characters
5.12.2023
Source: symbiogenesisPR / Twitter The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has sold all character non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the first auction for its upcoming game Symbiogenesis. Square Enix is the publisher of titles such as Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest. The company’s...
Square Enix auction dates, Azuki DAO rebrands to Bean: Nifty Newsletter
29.11.2023
Game developer Square Enix announced the auction dates for NFTs of its upcoming blockchain game Symbiogenesis
Square Enix’s NFT Game Symbiogenesis Sets Auction Dates, Launches December 21 – Here’s What You Need to Know
27.11.2023
Source: symbiogenesisPR / Twitter The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has begun the character non-fungible token (NFT) auction for its game Symbiogenesis, less than a month before its launch. The official website shows the game is scheduled for launch on December 21. Once users log in to...
Square Enix announces auction dates for Symbiogenesis NFTs
24.11.2023
The company said Symbiogenesis NFTs will be auctioned off in three separate phases
Philippines Government to Raise $180 Million Through Sale of Tokenized Treasury Bonds
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / David Peterson The Philippines Bureau of the Treasury has announced its plan to issue tokenized Treasury bonds for the first time on Monday after canceling a traditional auction initially scheduled for the same day. In a historic move, the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury is...
NBA Star Victor Wembanyama NFT Sells for $110,000+ in Record-Breaking Auction
3.11.2023
An NFT trading card based on NBA rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama sold for over $110,000 on Thursday, far surpassing the $67,333 that an individual paid for his physical trading card back in August. The card, released by the officially licensed fantasy basketball game Sorare, went for 61.182 ETH,...
Adidas Web3 Platform Unveils Limited-Edition Bugatti-Inspired Shoes Auction
2.11.2023
Adidas and Bugatti have partnered to announce the auction of a select quantity of soccer boots through Adidas’ web3 platform. In a press release on Bugatti’s website, the companies confirmed that 99 pairs of shoes inspired by Bugatti’s car designs will be listed for sale between...
Adidas and Bugatti Collaborate on Limited-Edition Soccer Shoes with Digital Twins
2.11.2023
Luxury carmaker Bugatti and shoe giant Adidas have partnered to auction a limited-edition football shoe, which will come with a digital twin. According to the announcement, the two companies have joined hands to create “a stunning, limited edition football boot.” The so-called...
MetaBID: Your Gateway to a New Era of Blockchain Auctions
31.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. MetaBID, the innovative auction platform set to transform the way people bid and win launches it’s first auctions on the 4th of November 2023. By combining blockchain technology, a secure and transparent environment, and exciting opportunities to win highly prized digital...
FTX creditor claims heat up as bankruptcy proceedings drive forward
23.10.2023
The market is warming to FTX claims, with one claim going for between 52 and 53 cents on the dollar at auction on Friday
BRICS Bank Issues First ZAR Bonds as It Looks to Use Local Currencies
18.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, has issued its first bonds denominated in South African rand (ZAR). The auction, which was closed on Tuesday, is part of the bank’s efforts to increase both fundraising and lending in local currencies. Development...
Whale reclaims $74M in ETH locked in the ENS auction
31.7.2023
ENS founder Nick Johnson urged users to check their own addresses and reclaim their deposited funds