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Video Game Retail Giant Gamestop Reveals More Clues About Upcoming NFT Marketplace
29.12.2021
At the end of May, crypto advocates discovered a website created by the video game retailer Gamestop. The web portal disclosed that Gamestop was entering the world of blockchain tech and non-fungible token (NFT) assets. Gamestop’s NFT web portal has recently been updated and is requesting...
South Korean Gaming Regulator to Force Crypto Games off Google, Apple App Marketplaces
29.12.2021
South Korea’s gaming regulator has extended the scope of its crypto and blockchain gaming freeze-out by warning developers they must remove play-to-earn titles from the Google Play and the Apple App Store....
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Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Cryptobatz NFT Project Paying Tribute to His Iconic Bat Bite
29.12.2021
The English singer, songwriter, and former Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed he’s launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Osbourne announced the launch on Twitter alongside a Rolling Stone article that showcases the drop of 9,666 NFT bats next year. Heavy...
Italian Sports Car Maker Ferrari Inks Multi-Year Deal With Blockchain Firm Velas Network AG
28.12.2021
The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari has announced the firm is partnering with Velas Network AG, a firm that specializes in blockchain and non-fungible token (NFT) technology. Ferrari Reveals Partnership With Blockchain Firm Velas On December...
Fine Art to Be Recreated Thanks to Inheritance Art
28.12.2021
PRESS RELEASE. NFTs have exploded in terms of popularity and usage in 2021, and for good reason. Artists and content creators alike have been able to profit immensely from NFTs, and many traders have also been able to benefit from buying, selling and trading these non-fungible tokens. However,...
DAO Forms to 'Liberate Blockbuster' and Build Decentralized Streaming Service
28.12.2021
A new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) dubbed BlockbusterDAO has been formed to raise USD 5m and acquire the defunct movie rental business Blockbuster.
"Our mission is to liberate Blockbuster and form a DAO to collectively govern the brand as we turn Blockbuster into the first-ever...
Million-Dollar Digital Collectibles: An In-Depth Look at the Top 10 Most Expensive NFTs Sold This Year
27.12.2021
2021 is coming to an end and one prominent theme this year in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology most definitely belongs to non-fungible token (NFT) assets. This year NFTs became a billion-dollar industry and many NFTs have sold for millions of dollars. The following is a look...
OpenDAO's SOS Token Falls Over 20% After Its Initial Near-500% Leap
27.12.2021
Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) OpenDAO launched on Christmas Eve with an airdrop targeting users of the major non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea - and a massive rise of the DAO's token was followed by a correction. ...
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DeFi Trends in 2022: Growing Interest, Regulation & New Roles for DAOs, DEXes, NFTs, and Gaming
26.12.2021
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The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has grown spectacularly in 2021, feeding into the growth of the wider crypto market which in turn has fed into it. It now accounts for more than USD 200bn in total value locked in, having stood at around USD 22bn on January 1....
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Japanese Tax Body Updates Crypto Guidelines for Staking and Lending, but Not NFTs
25.12.2021
Japan’s tax body – the National Tax Agency – has updated its crypto FAQs, addressing issues including staking and crypto lending. But the body has made no mention of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or token airdrops – a sign that it does not currently consider NFT trading or airdrops taxable....
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30 Day NFT Sales Continue to Run Hot With Punks and Apes, Metaverse Trade Volume Skyrockets
24.12.2021
The number of recorded non-fungible token (NFT) sales during the last 30 days consisted of roughly 362,374 sales. During the past 30 days, the leading NFT marketplace Opensea processed $2.39 billion, up 22.88% since last month. Decentraland volume jumped 192% since last month reaching more than...
Kraken Set To Let Users Borrow Funds Against Their NFTs
24.12.2021
US crypto exchange Kraken is working on a new functionality which would enable its users to borrow funds against their non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according to the company's CEO, Jesse Powell.
“If you deposit a CryptoPunk on Kraken, we want to be able to reflect the value of that in your...
Accounting Firm PWC’s Hong Kong Branch Purchases Land in The Sandbox Metaverse
23.12.2021
On Thursday, Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PWC) Hong Kong unit announced that it purchased a land site in The Sandbox metaverse. The PWC Hong Kong branch will be the first internationally recognized professional services brand to enter The Sandbox metaverse. PWC Hong Kong Enters the Metaverse...
Insiders Predict: NFTs the 'Gateway Drug to Crypto', More Countries May Adopt Bitcoin in 2022
23.12.2021
With 2022 fast approaching, more leaders in the crypto space have looked into the crystal ball to try and predict what the new year will bring in terms of new trends, emerging narratives, and regulations around the world.
According to the industry insiders Cryptonews.com spoke with, a number...
Global search interest for 'NFT' surpasses 'crypto' for the first time ever
23.12.2021
Cointelegraph Research predicts that nonfungible token sales could eclipse $17.7 billion by the end of 2021
Exec Wants Meta to Look to NFT, DAO and Blockchain Expansion Next Year – Report
23.12.2021
The man who will become Meta’s chief technology officer in 2022 reportedly wants the firm (formerly known as Facebook) to “target a deep compatibility with the blockchain” – and has talked up the possibility of exploring decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and non-fungible token...
Solana-Based Hacked Monkey Kingdom Has a Phishing Lesson for NFT Buyers
23.12.2021
Solana (SOL)-based non-fungible token (NFT) project Monkey Kingdom had its official Discord server hacked on Tuesday during a presale, allowing a cyber thief to run away with nearly USD 1.3m worth of digital assets. The incident is another stark reminder to be extra careful and not to fall into...
Defi Marketplace and NFT Platform Arcade Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding Round
23.12.2021
The decentralized finance (defi) marketplace, non-fungible token (NFT) financialization platform, and lending application Arcade has announced the company has closed a Series A investment round for $15 million. Just recently, Arcade facilitated an onchain loan of $800,000 against an NFT portfolio...
Banking Giant KB Creates Crypto, NFT & CBDC-compatible Wallets
23.12.2021
The South Korean banking giant Kookmin Bank (KB) says it has developed new multi-coin wallets that are capable of storing non-fungible tokens (NFT) and various tokens including central bank-issued coins.
Per Fn News, KB has developed solutions using the Klaytn blockchain protocol, which...
MetaMask to Add Support for NFTs
22.12.2021
MetaMask, a popular cryptocurrency wallet designed in the form of a browser extension, has unveiled its yet-to-be-launched in-app non-fungible token (NFT) extension.
"The elves in our workshop are putting the finishing touches on the collectables feature on Extension to be at parity with...