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Kevin O’Leary Reveals Crypto Strategy, Why He Prefers Ethereum, Says NFTs Will Be Bigger Than Bitcoin
2.1.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy and which coins he owns. He also discussed crypto market bubbles, diversification, regulation, and why he thinks non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be bigger than bitcoin. Kevin O’Leary...
2 Mirrored, Copycat Bored Ape NFT Projects Cause Copyright Infringement Controversy
1.1.2022
In the midst of the hype surrounding the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles, two NFT projects have appeared offering near-identical or mirrored versions of the original BAYC NFTs. The NFT marketplace Opensea has removed the NFT projects from the market for breaking...
South Korean Lawmaker Says He Will Start Accepting Crypto Donations in the New Year
1.1.2022
Lee Kwang-jae, a South Korean lawmaker, recently stated that he will be accepting cryptocurrency donations starting mid-January 2022. According to the politician, this plan represents his attempt to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens among South Koreans. Donations to...
Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan Launches Gaming-Centric NFT Marketplace Fractal
31.12.2021
The co-founder of Twitch, Justin Kan launched a gaming-centric non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace called Fractal on December 30. Fractal’s focus is on NFTs with video game utility and the project launched an NFT collection called “Fractals,” a 100,000 unique snowflakes that...
$2.2M Worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Stolen — Victim Says Incident Was ‘Arguably the Worst Night’ of His Life
31.12.2021
According to reports, roughly $2.2 million worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were stolen from a collector. The owner of the NFTs Todd Kramer said the incident was “arguably the worst night” of his life. Furthermore...
100 NFT Collections Surpass $20 Billion in Volume — Cryptopunks, Bored Apes Capture Top Volumes
31.12.2021
Non-fungible token (NFT) assets were extremely popular this year and to date, there’s been more than $20 billion in volume recorded in terms of NFT sales among 100 collections. While many single NFTs sold for millions of dollars a number of NFT projects and collections saw hundreds...
S Korean Lawmaker to Launch Bitcoin, ETH Political Donations Platform – with NFT Receipts
30.12.2021
A South Korean MP has unveiled plans to create a political donations platform for cryptoassets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) – with receipts issued in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
According to the news agency Yonhap, the project is the brainchild of Lee Kwang-jae, an...
Another Crypto Winter Or a New Dawn for NFTs - Industry Insiders Share More 2022 Predictions
30.12.2021
2022 is right around the corner, and we have once again gathered some interesting predictions about what the new year could hold for the crypto space. And as usual, opinions are divided on what to expect, with some fearing regulations could become a showstopper for crypto, and others expressing...
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...